The midterm evaluation of the 2018-2030 UNCCD Strategic Framework was launched by COP 15, with the aim to prepare a good basis for COP 16 in 2024 to decide on measures to enhance the implementation of the UNCCD by 2030.

The IWG-MTE held its first meeting from 13 to 15 February 2023 in Bonn, Germany, followed by an online meeting on 17 July 2023,  a second in-person meeting in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, immediately after CRIC 21, a second online meeting on 17 April 2024 and a third in-person meeting on 25-28 June 2024.

The final report of the IWG-MTE, as contained in document ICCD/COP(16)/2, can be found here.