Today, half of humanity – 3.5 billion people – lives in cities. By 2050, 70 per cent of the world population is predicted to live in urban settlements. The world’s cities occupy just three per cent of the Earth’s land, but account for 60–80 per cent of energy consumption and 75 per cent of carbon…
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The meeting will review the progress on and challenges in the implementation of the SPI work programme 2020-2021, focusing on the follow-up activities to the COP14 decisions relevant to SPI work programme 2018-2019 and ways to improve visibility and continuity of the scientific foundation by SPI for…
In many parts of the world, autumn is the time to gather the harvest and count our blessings. This year’s trials and tribulations have taught us that while we can count on blessings bestowed by other humans to overcome the COVID-19 crisis, we are wholly dependent on blessings bestowed by nature to…
Join this year's celebration of World Food Day, to be held virtually on 16 October 2020 from 1 to 2.45 pm (New York time). This year, the theme is "Grow, nourish, sustain. Together. Our actions are our future”. It also marks FAO’s 75th Anniversary, during an exceptional time when many countries are…
The soil on which we live, from which we feed ourselves and where we base our entire existence is one of humanity’s most precious assets that we cannot afford to lose. To satisfy our needs, we ought to recognize the interconnectidness of land with other natural resources. We should also recognize…
What is the value of an approach integrating gender equality in food and nutritional security? Why is it important to involve men and boys? Join the online discussion organized by and the OECD Development Centre and the Sahel and West Africa Club Secretariat here.
Kehkashan Basu and Patricia Kombo will discuss “The Power of Education and Youth Mobilization” What do you think are the best ways to mobilize the young generation? What incentives or knowledge are essential? Be part of the live discussion on our Facebook page!
The UNCCD Executive Secretary Mr. Ibrahim Thiaw held a virtual meeting with the Minister of Environment and Natural Resources of Nicaragua Ms. Sumaya Castillo, the Executive Secretary of the Central American Commission for Environment and Development (CCAD) Mr. Salvador Nieto, and the special envoy…
UNCCD and the International institute of applied systems analysis (IIASA) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on 30 September 2020 to promote the application of integrated system analyses in support of science, technology and UNCCD implementation.
Opening remarks by UNCCD Executive Secretary Mr. Ibrahim Thiaw On the occasion of the Virtual meeting of the COP 14 Bureau Wednesday, 30 September 2020 Dear Mr. President, Dear Bureau members, It is a pleasure for me to welcome you once again for a virtual meeting of our Bureau. Few months have…
The UNCCD secretariat met the Asian Development Bank (ADB) on 29 September to advance the partnership on Land-Solar Plus model from technological assistance to regional pilot projects, following the recent event “Land-Solar Plus: Combining Solar-powered Land Degradation Neutrality and Food, Water…
¡No te pierdas el próximo #UNCCDLandHeroes LIVE webinar en español ! “Cuando ciencia rima con sostenibilidad” Con Alondra Fraustro Y la participación del coordinador regional de la CNULD Sr. José Miguel Torrico Moderado por Alvaro Alfaro Morales ¡Responderán a tus preguntas en directo!
This year the Drylands, Deserts and Desertification conference under the theme "Feeding the drylands: challenges in changing environment" will take place online with about a number of sessions and virtual tours scheduled to accommodate the international time zones. All the up-to-date information can…
The UNCCD secretariat and the Indian Center for Environment Education (CEE) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to advance innovation in the field of environmental education with focus on desertification, land degradation and drought.
The text of the declaration has been shaped through extensive negotiations. Every participating group, UN organization, programme, CSO and other stakeholders wanted their concerns reflected in this milestone document while ensuring that it remains concise and focused. UNCCD NYLO worked with the…
A virtual gathering has galvanized political backing among Commonwealth countries to tackle the key challenge of land degradation linked to climate change and biodiversity loss, which is impacting ecosystems across the globe and over half of the global population.
The two-day stakeholders' virtual meeting on “Land-Solar Plus” : Integrated solution combining solar-powered Land Degradation Neutrality for food, water and energy security, and ecosystem services organized by UNCCD Secretariat took place on 16 - 17 September 2020 in collaboration with Tsinghua…
The humanitarian effects of environmental degradation, peace, and security.
This debate took place on Wednesday, September 17, 2020 by videoconference, and was chaired by the Nigerien Minister of Foreign Affairs, Cooperation, African Integration and Nigeriens Abroad, H.E. Kalla Ankourao.
Action around land use to slow climate change and biodiversity loss gets vital boost from Commonwealth and United Nations partners
A virtual gathering has galvanized political backing amongst Commonwealth countries to tackle the key challenge of land degradation linked to climate change and biodiversity loss, which is impacting ecosystems…
