National action plans

National, regional and sub-regional programmes

National action programmes (NAPs) are the key instruments to implement the Convention. They are often supported by action programmes at sub-regional (SRAP) and regional (RAP) levels.

The NAPs are developed through a participatory approach involving various stakeholders, including relevant governmental offices, scientific institutions and local communities. They spell out the practical steps and measures to be taken to combat desertification in specific ecosystems.

The UNCCD urges affected country Parties to align their action programmes, as well as other relevant implementation activities relating to the Convention, to the UNCCD's 10-Year Strategy. Since the adoption of the Strategy in 2007, many affected countries have started the process of aligning their national action programmes, in addition the alignment of the sub-regional and regional action programmes has also been initiated.

Regional and sub-regional action plans

National action plans

Algeria

Algeria - National Action Programme, 2004, French

Antigua and Barbuda

Antigua and Barbuda - National Action Programme, 2015, English

Argentina

Argentina - National Action Programme, 1997, Spanish

Armenia

Armenia - National Action Programme, 2002, English, Russian

Bahamas

Bahamas - National Action Programme, 2006, English

Barbados

Barbados - National Action Programme, 2001, English

Belarus

Belarus - National Action Programme, 2015, English, Russian

Belarus - National Action Programme, 2021, English, Russian

Benin

Benin - National Action Programme, 2000, English, French

Bhutan

Bhutan - National Action Programme, 2010, English

Bolivia (Plurinational State of)

Bolivia (Plurinational State of) - National Action Programme, 1997, Spanish

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Bosnia and Herzegovina - National Action Programme, 2017, English

Botswana

Botswana - National Action Programme, 2006, English

Brazil

Brazil - National Action Programme, 2004, English, Spanish

Bulgaria

Bulgaria - National Action Programme, 2020, Non-official UN language

Burkina Faso

Burkina Faso - National Action Programme, 2000, French

Burundi

Burundi - National Action Programme, 2011, French

Burundi - National Action Programme, 2005, French

Cameroon

Cameroon - National Action Programme, 2006, French

Cape Verde

Cape Verde - National Action Programme, 2000, French

Chad

Chad - National Action Programme, 2000, French

China

China - National Action Programme, 2000, English

Colombia

Colombia - National Action Programme, 2004, Spanish

Comoros

Comoros - National Action Programme, 2013, French

Congo, Democratic Republic of the

Congo, Democratic Republic of the - National Action Programme, 2006, French

Congo, Republic of the

Congo, Republic of the - National Action Programme, 2006, French

Costa Rica

Costa Rica - National Action Programme, 2004, Spanish

Cuba

Cuba - National Action Programme, 2003, Spanish

Djibouti

Djibouti - National Action Programme, 2000, French

Dominica

Dominica - National Action Programme, 2004, English, Spanish

Dominican Republic

Dominican Republic - National Action Programme, 2012, Spanish

Ecuador

Ecuador - National Action Programme, 2004, Spanish

Egypt

Egypt - National Action Programme, 2005, English

El Salvador

El Salvador - National Action Programme, 2003, Spanish

Equatorial Guinea

Equatorial Guinea - National Action Programme, 2006, Spanish

Eritrea

Eritrea - National Action Programme, 2015, English

Eritrea - National Action Programme, 2002, English

Eswatini

Eswatini - National Action Programme, 2000, English

Ethiopia

Ethiopia - National Action Programme, 2000, English

Fiji

Fiji - National Action Programme, 2007, English

Gabon

Gabon - National Action Programme, 2007, French

Gambia

Gambia - National Action Programme, 2000, English

Georgia

Georgia - National Action Programme, 2003, English

Ghana

Ghana - National Action Programme, 2002, English

Greece

Greece - National Action Programme, 2001, English

Grenada

Grenada - National Action Programme, 2015, English

Guatemala

Guatemala - National Action Programme, 2001, Spanish

Guinea

Guinea - National Action Programme, 2006, French

Guyana

Guyana - National Action Programme, 2006, English

Haiti

Haiti - National Action Programme, 2015, French

Honduras

Honduras - National Action Programme, 2005, Spanish

India

India - National Action Programme, 2001, English

Indonesia

Indonesia - National Action Programme, 2002, English

Iran, Islamic Republic of

Iran, Islamic Republic of - National Action Programme, 2004, English

Italy

Italy - National Action Programme, 2000, English

Jamaica

Jamaica - National Action Programme, 2002, English

Jordan

Jordan - National Action Programme, 2015, English

Kazakhstan

Kazakhstan - National Action Programme, 2001, Russian, English

Kenya

Kenya - National Action Programme, 2002, English

Korea, Democratic People's Republic of

Korea, Democratic People's Republic of - National Action Programme, 2006, English

Kyrgyzstan

Kyrgyzstan - National Action Programme, 2000, Russian, English

Kyrgyzstan - National Action Programme, 2014, English

Lao People's Democratic Republic

Lao People's Democratic Republic - National Action Programme, 2000, English

Lebanon

Lebanon - National Action Programme, 2003, English

Lesotho

Lesotho - National Action Programme, 2000, English

Lesotho - National Action Programme, 1999, English

Liberia

Liberia - National Action Programme, 2013, English

Madagascar

Madagascar - National Action Programme, 2001, French

Malawi

Malawi - National Action Programme, 2001, French

Mali

Mali - National Action Programme, 2000, French

Mauritania

Mauritania - National Action Programme, 2002, French

Moldova, Republic of

Moldova; Republic of - National Action Programme, 2000, English

Moldova; Republic of - National Action Programme, 2000, English, Russian

Mongolia

Mongolia - National Action Programme, 2000, English

Morocco

Morocco - National Action Programme, 2002, French

Mozambique

Mozambique - National Action Programme, 2002, English

Myanmar

Myanmar - National Action Programme, 2005, English

Namibia

Namibia - National Action Programme, 1994, English

Nepal

Nepal - National Action Programme, 2004, English

Nicaragua

Nicaragua - National Action Programme, 2004, Spanish

Niger

Niger - National Action Programme, 2000, English, French

Nigeria

Nigeria - National Action Programme, 2001, English

Niue

Niue - National Action Programme, 2004, English

Oman

Oman - National Action Programme, 2005, English

Pakistan

Pakistan - National Action Programme, 2002, English

Palau

Palau - National Action Programme, 2005, English

Panama

Panama - National Action Programme, 2004, Spanish

Paraguay

Paraguay - National Action Programme, 2003, Spanish

Peru

Peru - National Action Programme, 1996, Spanish

Philippines

Philippines - National Action Programme, 2004, English

Portugal

Portugal - National Action Programme, 1999, English, Spanish

Romania

Romania - National Action Programme, 2000, English, French

Saint Kitts and Nevis

Saint Kitts and Nevis - National Action Programme, 2007, English

Samoa

Samoa - National Action Programme, 2015, English

Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia - National Action Programme, 2005, Arabic

Senegal

Senegal - National Action Programme, 2000, French

Somalia

Somalia - National Action Programme, 2018, English

South Africa

South Africa - National Action Programme, 2004, English

Spain

Spain - National Action Programme, 2008, Spanish

Spain - National Strategy to Combat Desertification, 2022, Spanish

Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka - National Action Programme, 2002, English

Sudan

Sudan - National Action Programme, 2002, Arabic, English

Syrian Arab Republic

Syrian Arab Republic - National Action Programme, 2002, English

Tajikistan

Tajikistan - National Action Programme, 2001, Russian

Tanzania, United Republic of

Tanzania, United Republic of - National Action Programme, 2000, English

Thailand

Thailand - National Action Programme, 2004, English

Togo

Togo - National Action Programme, 2002, French

Tunisia

Tunisia - National Action Programme, 2000, French

Türkiye

Türkiye - National Action Programme, 2014, English

Türkiye - National Action Programme, 2006, English

Türkiye - National Action Programme, 2024, English

Turkmenistan

Turkmenistan - National Action Programme, 1997, English

Tuvalu

Tuvalu - National Action Programme, 2006, English

Uganda

Uganda - National Action Programme, 2000, English

United Arab Emirates

United Arab Emirates - National Action Programme, 2003, Arabic

United Arab Emirates - National Strategy for Combating Desertification, 2022, Arabic

Uzbekistan

Uzbekistan - National Action Programme, 1999, English, Russian

Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of

Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of - National Action Programme, 2004, Spanish

Viet Nam

Viet Nam - National Action Programme, 2002, English

Yemen

Yemen - National Action Programme, 2000, English

Zambia

Zambia - National Action Programme, 2000, English

Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe - National Action Programme, 2000, English