Programme
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RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA | 2-13 DECEMBER 2024
For the first time, COP16 will introduce 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 focuses on critical COP decisions and political declarations essential for advancing global land and drought resilience.
Action Agenda highlights voluntary commitments and actions on land, resilience and people across the thematic days during COP16.
High-level segment
The high-level segment at COP16 will include the following ministerial dialogues on 2 and 3 December 2024:
Action Agenda
Land Day on 4 December will center 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 will promote sustainable farming for resilient crops, healthy soils and ecosystem protection. Governance Day on 6 December will focus on inclusive land governance, while People’s Day on 7 December will center on the role of youth, women and civil society in decision-making for land's future. Science, Technology and Innovation Day on 9 December will present innovative solutions for land health, while Resilience Day on 10 December will adress policies and approaches for climate resilience. Finance Day on 11 December will engage stakeholders to showcase funding innovations for land and drought resilience.
