The United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification is the global voice for land. We champion healthy, productive and accessible land for all
#UNited4Land
🌍 In just 3⃣ months,
#COP16Riyadh
will bring global leaders to scale up ambition and investment in land and
#drought
resilience. Decisions made at
#UNCCDCOP16
are set to deliver a moonshot moment for land.
Discover what to expect at this critical summit:
شارك وفد "كوب 16" في نقاشات محورية مع الوزراء الأفارقة من أجل رسم سياسات واستراتيجيات تمّكن أفريقيا دولياً في دعم قضايا مكافحة تدهور الأراضي والتصحّر.
#كوب16_الرياض #أرضنا_مستقبلنا #متحدون_من_أجل_الأرض
Another productive day at AMCEN, focusing on Africa’s preparedness for
#COP16RIYADH
. The COP16 delegation played a key role in shaping crucial policy declarations and strategizing how Africa can spearhead the global battle against land degradation and desertification.
We are
The
@GreenWallAfrica
is a global symbol of humanity overcoming its greatest threats. It shows that if we can work with nature, we can overcome adversity and build a better world for future generations.
"It's up to us to create an African dream"
@Innamodja
#AMCEN
#UNited4Land
65% of Africa’s land is degraded.
At
#AMCEN
I suggested 3 ways we can raise ambition on land degradation, desertification & drought:
➡️Unite land action under the three Rio Conventions
➡️Account for the value of nature
➡️Circular approaches to minerals
At
#AMCEN
,
@UNFCCC
ES
@simonstiell
highlighted the power of nature-based solutions, combined with biodiversity conservation and land restoration, to tackle the climate crisis and drive progress on all 17
#SDGs
.
🇸🇦
#COP16Riyadh
will be a historic moment for Africa. It’s our chance to lead with a new approach to land management and drought resilience. Together, we can build a more resilient future for our continent and the world.
@Cop16Riyadh
#AMCEN
#AfricaLeadership
I am honored to share my remarks at the opening ceremony of the African Ministerial Conference on the Environment in
#Abidjan
.
Together, we are ready to tackle the pressing environmental challenges facing
#Africa
and the world - from land degradation and climate change to
It is clear we need to increase progress & investment in land and drought resilience.
#UNCCDCOP16
later this year will be a key moment to drive change.
As
#AMCEN
talks begin, great to see my good friend
@ibrahimthiaw
,
@UNCCD
Executive Secretary.
We all need to be
#UNited4Land
.
Starting the day with important discussions at
#AMCEN2024
. Meeting with the Africa Group to align our common goals for
@Cop16Riyadh
.
Regional preparatory meetings are crucial to ensure that our collective efforts have a meaningful impact on combating land degradation and
L'Afrique perd par an 4,4M d'ha de terres productives à cause de la désertification. À Abidjan, l'
#AMCEN2024
travaille sur 4 priorités
🌧️Atténuer les sécheresses
🌍Atteindre la neutralité des terres
🌱Restaurer les écosystèmes
🤝Renforcer les partenariats
En route to
#Abidjan
for the 10th Special Session of
#AMCEN
. An estimated 65% of Africa's land is degraded, impacting over 400M people. This week, Africa unites to raise ambitions and combat land degradation, desertification, and drought on our way to
@Cop16Riyadh
.
#UNited4Land
Cette semaine, Abidjan est au centre des discussions environnementales en Afrique! Les consultations régionales de la CNULCD, où experts et acteurs de la société civile se réunissent pour préparer une position africaine unie en vue de la
#COP16Riyadh
@RFI
We are with
@Cop16Riyadh
in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire for the 10th Special Session of the African Ministerial Conference on the Environment AMCEN
Our imminent goal is clear: raise ambition, renew commitments and scale up action on land degradation and desertification.
#UNited4Land
🌍 The 1st in the round of regional meetings ahead of
#COP16Riyadh
kicked off in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire!
Nations are coming together to strategize approaches to combating desertification and
#drought
.
Find out more and follow for updates:
#UNited4Land
UNCCD media training for French-speaking journalists on desertification and
#drought
ahead of
#COP16Riyadh
was officially opened by the Strategic Advisor of
#UNCCDCOP15
Mr. Jean-François Curtis and the Deputy Chief of Staff of the Ministry of Environment Dr. Elise Yeo Napari.
Exciting news! Starting today, we're hosting a media training for French-speaking journalists ahead of
#COP16Riyadh
.
We'll dive deep into the key topics of desertification and
#drought
to amplify the global conversation on the future of our land. Let's make real impact together!
The opportunity to host COP for the 1st time in Saudi Arabia presents a unique chance to address environmental challenges directly with one of the key players in the energy sector and facilitate more impactful and inclusive discussions on sustainable land management
#UNited4Land