Programme
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RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA | 2-13 DECEMBER 2024
For the first time, COP16 introduced a dual approach with a Negotiation Track and an Action Agenda, both interlinked to achieve bold outcomes in formal negotiations and facilitate the implementation of COP decisions.
- Negotiation Track focused on critical COP decisions and political declarations essential for advancing global land and drought resilience.
Action Agenda highlighted voluntary commitments and actions on land, resilience and people across the thematic days during COP16.
High-level segment
The high-level segment at COP16 included the following ministerial dialogues on 2 and 3 December 2024:
Action Agenda
Land Day on 4 December centered on the role of healthy land in combating climate change, creating jobs and reducing poverty, emphasizing nature-based solutions, restoration and private sector engagement. Agri-food System Day on 5 December promoted sustainable farming for resilient crops, healthy soils and ecosystem protection. Governance Day on 6 December focused on inclusive land governance, while People’s Day on 7 December centered on the role of youth, women and civil society in decision-making for land's future. Science, Technology and Innovation Day on 9 December presented innovative solutions for land health, while Resilience Day on 10 December adressed policies and approaches for climate resilience. Finance Day on 11 December engaged stakeholders to showcase funding innovations for land and drought resilience.
