From ambition to action: Delivering Rio Convention Synergies

As the first Rio Convention COP of the 2026 Triple COP Year—and the first COP following the adoption of the Belém Joint Statement—UNCCD COP17 provides the first high-level opportunity to consider how the political momentum for Rio Convention synergies can be translated into practical, country-led implementation. The dialogue will also mark the launch of the COP31 Presidency Process, led by Türkiye, to engage interested Parties and partners on pathways for strengthening integrated implementation of the Rio Conventions towards
COP31.