COP16 media advisory: 5 December 2024
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4 December 2024
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Press release
UNCCD COP16: Advocating for Sustainable Land Management on Agri-Food Systems Day
Journalists are invited to attend Day 4 of COP16, which focuses on how resilient crops and healthy soils can drive global food security and sustainable development. The day will spotlight innovative strategies and global action to advance sustainable land management through agri-food system transformation.
Key Events
- Wrapping up a COP year: The Role of Agrifood Systems Across the Three Rio Conventions
When: 8:00–8:45
Where: MET-33
This event will set the tone for Agri-food Systems Day, focusing on the transformation toward more sustainable, resilient and inclusive agri-food systems. It will discuss the restoration of agricultural land to achieve multiple co-benefits, including food security, Land Degradation Neutrality (LDN), carbon storage, and biodiversity. The session aims to enhance the interlinkages between the three Rio Conventions, soil and water restoration and strategies for scaling impactful actions globally.
- World Soil Day Celebration
When: 10:30–11:30
Where: MET-33
A live stream of the World Soil Day celebration from Bangkok (Thailand) observing its 10th anniversary, followed by a panel discussion led by World Food Prize 2020 recipient Prof. Rattan Lal. The panel will focus on the current status and challenges facing global soils, emphasizing the urgent need for action to preserve and restore soil health.
- High-Level Interactive Dialogue on Sustainable, Resilient and Inclusive Agri-Food Systems
When: 13:00–15:00
Where: MET-33
A high-level, interactive, multi-stakeholder dialogue that will discuss the contributions of governments and non-state actors to catalyze the transformation toward sustainable, resilient, and inclusive agri-food systems. The session will launch the Agri-Food Systems component of the Riyadh Action Agenda and outline a collaborative pathway to meet the UNCCD’s land degradation neutrality commitments.
Other Press Events
- World Soil Day Press Conference and Daily Briefing
When: 12:30-13:00
Where: MET-17
Speakers:
- Juan-Carlos Mendoza, IFAD Director Environment, Climate, Gender and Social Inclusion Division
- Abdulhakim Elwaer, FAO Assistant Director-General
- Lifeng Li, FAO Director of Land and Water
World Soil Day (WSD) is held annually on 5 December to focus attention on the importance of healthy soil and advocating for the sustainable management of soil resources. The theme for this year is "Caring for Soils: Measure, Monitor, Manage," which underscores the importance of accurate soil data and information to understand soil characteristics and support informed decision making on sustainable soil management for food security.
This press conference is held in conjunction with the daily briefing for journalists at UNCCD COP16.
Media Accreditation
All journalists must be accredited to attend. Accreditation can be completed through the Online Registration System (ORS). Additional information, including the full agenda and session details, is available on the COP16 website.
For inquiries, contact press [at] unccd.int (press[at]unccd[dot]int)
Key resources
- Press releases and other media materials from COP16 updated daily here
- UNCCD COP16 Trello Board, including branding guidelines and key messages
- UNCCD COP16 website
- Host country website
- COP16 conference app available in the Apple app store and Google Play
- UN WebTV – live broadcast of key plenary sessions with live interpretation in all six UN languages.
- Press and media kit
- Social media kit
- Photo assets – Flickr and Earth Negotiation Bulletin
- Press Conference Schedule
Future Key COP16 Events for Media
- 6 December: Launch of the Primer on Urban-Rural Linkages and Land
- 9 December: Launch of the Global Aridity Trends Report
UNCCD COP16: Advocating for Sustainable Land Management on Agri-Food Systems Day
Journalists are invited to attend Day 4 of COP16, which focuses on how resilient crops and healthy soils can drive global food security and sustainable development. The day will spotlight innovative strategies and global action to advance sustainable land management through agri-food system transformation.
Key Events
- Wrapping up a COP year: The Role of Agrifood Systems Across the Three Rio Conventions
When: 8:00–8:45
Where: MET-33
This event will set the tone for Agri-food Systems Day, focusing on the transformation toward more sustainable, resilient and inclusive agri-food systems. It will discuss the restoration of agricultural land to achieve multiple co-benefits, including food security, Land Degradation Neutrality (LDN), carbon storage, and biodiversity. The session aims to enhance the interlinkages between the three Rio Conventions, soil and water restoration and strategies for scaling impactful actions globally.
- World Soil Day Celebration
When: 10:30–11:30
Where: MET-33
A live stream of the World Soil Day celebration from Bangkok (Thailand) observing its 10th anniversary, followed by a panel discussion led by World Food Prize 2020 recipient Prof. Rattan Lal. The panel will focus on the current status and challenges facing global soils, emphasizing the urgent need for action to preserve and restore soil health.
- High-Level Interactive Dialogue on Sustainable, Resilient and Inclusive Agri-Food Systems
When: 13:00–15:00
Where: MET-33
A high-level, interactive, multi-stakeholder dialogue that will discuss the contributions of governments and non-state actors to catalyze the transformation toward sustainable, resilient, and inclusive agri-food systems. The session will launch the Agri-Food Systems component of the Riyadh Action Agenda and outline a collaborative pathway to meet the UNCCD’s land degradation neutrality commitments.
Other Press Events
- World Soil Day Press Conference and Daily Briefing
When: 12:30-13:00
Where: MET-17
Speakers:
- Juan-Carlos Mendoza, IFAD Director Environment, Climate, Gender and Social Inclusion Division
- Abdulhakim Elwaer, FAO Assistant Director-General
- Lifeng Li, FAO Director of Land and Water
World Soil Day (WSD) is held annually on 5 December to focus attention on the importance of healthy soil and advocating for the sustainable management of soil resources. The theme for this year is "Caring for Soils: Measure, Monitor, Manage," which underscores the importance of accurate soil data and information to understand soil characteristics and support informed decision making on sustainable soil management for food security.
This press conference is held in conjunction with the daily briefing for journalists at UNCCD COP16.
Media Accreditation
All journalists must be accredited to attend. Accreditation can be completed through the Online Registration System (ORS). Additional information, including the full agenda and session details, is available on the COP16 website.
For inquiries, contact press [at] unccd.int (press[at]unccd[dot]int)
Key resources
- Press releases and other media materials from COP16 updated daily here
- UNCCD COP16 Trello Board, including branding guidelines and key messages
- UNCCD COP16 website
- Host country website
- COP16 conference app available in the Apple app store and Google Play
- UN WebTV – live broadcast of key plenary sessions with live interpretation in all six UN languages.
- Press and media kit
- Social media kit
- Photo assets – Flickr and Earth Negotiation Bulletin
- Press Conference Schedule
Future Key COP16 Events for Media
- 6 December: Launch of the Primer on Urban-Rural Linkages and Land
- 9 December: Launch of the Global Aridity Trends Report
Publications
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