The midterm evaluation of UNCCD Strategic Framework is advancing toward the report to the COP.  The related intergovernmental working group will meet online to discuss the initial draft of the "Midterm evaluation of the 2018-2030 Strategic Framework" report, followed by further exchanges in writing as needed. The next and final meeting of the working group will take place on 25-28 June in Bonn to finalize the report for submission to COP 16, scheduled for 2-13 December 2023 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The report will be accompanied by a draft decision "Enhancing the implementation of the UNCCD in 2025-2030."