COP16 media advisory: 6 December 2024

5 December 2024
Press release

UNCCD COP16: Uniting Leaders to Take Action on Pressing Land Issues on Governance Day

Journalists are invited to attend Day 5 of COP16, where a series of significant events will focus on local and regional actions in combating land degradation, water scarcity, and desertification, as well as advancing women's land rights and enhancing urban-rural linkages.

Key Events

Mayor's Forum: Showcasing the Role of Local and Regional Governments in Combating Land Degradation, Water Scarcity, and Desertification

When: 13:00–15:00
Where: MET-33

This forum will feature a roundtable dialogue on the role of local governments in addressing land degradation, desertification, and water scarcity, highlighting effective climate resilience actions. A plenary discussion on 6 December will further explore practical experiences and solutions shared by local and regional governments.

Women’s Land Rights for Effective Restoration Efforts: Understanding Synergies, Taking Action

When: 13:00–15:00
Where: MET-33

This session will examine the vital role of strengthening land rights for women in ecosystem restoration efforts, showcasing successful approaches, offering recommendations for equitable action, and exploring how gender justice can be integrated into land and restoration policies..

Urban-Rural Linkages and Land: Tools and Governance Frameworks for Action

When: 15:30–17:30
Where: MET-24

This session will provide an overview of the challenges and solutions related to urban-rural linkages, focusing on governance frameworks, spatial planning, and finance tools. It will discuss how these tools can strengthen the connections between rural producers and urban consumers.

Key Reports

Primer on Urban-Rural Linkages and Land: Tools and Governance Frameworks for Action

Other Press Events

Please note that there will be no press briefing on 6th December. However, you’re cordially invited to join the People’s Day press briefing on 7th December which will cover Indigenous Peopl and gender issues related to land.

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