Global call for expression of interest from countries for scaling inclusive decision support in LDN

The UNCCD, UNDP and the Centre for Development and Environment (CDE), University of Bern, together with WOCAT, invite UNCCD Country Parties to express interest in joining the GEF-funded project: "Scaling the capacity of UNCCD Parties for inclusive decision support in Land Degradation Neutrality (LDN)." 

About the project: 
This two-year project will support eight to ten selected countries to enhance their capacity to assess, monitor and address land degradation through inclusive, participatory processes. The project will co-develop national LDN Decision Support Systems (LDN-DSS), aligned with SDG target 15.3. 

Benefits for participating countries: 

• Tailored technical support and capacity building
• Co-development of national LDN-DSS
• Participatory mapping of land degradation and restoration trends
• Access to global knowledge exchanges and learning platforms
• International recognition at UNCCD COPs and other global forums 

Countries with hyper-arid regions and small island developing states are especially encouraged to apply. The full text of the call is available in English, French and Spanish in the menu on the right.  

Application deadline: July 4 

To apply, complete the application form, including a signed Expression of Interest from your UNCCD National Focal Point. 

For questions, please contact: 

Ingrid Teich –%20ingrid.teich [at] unibe.ch ( ingrid[dot]teich[at]unibe[dot]ch) 

Phemo Kgomotso – phemo.kgomotso [at] undp.org (phemo[dot]kgomotso[at]undp[dot]org )

National Focal Points of interested country Parties are cordially invited to participate in one of the online information sessions to be held on Monday 23 June:

• Webinar 1 (English and French)  11:00 AM  CEST: https://unibe-ch.zoom.us/meeting/register/4438c0d9SvOoFXa88xRvEQ
• Webinar 2 (English, French and Spanish)  4:00 PM CEST: https://unibe-ch.zoom.us/meeting/register/Dc-ISTtCSA2jM0N54aszqQ