COP16 of UNCCD

The 16th Conference of the Parties (COP16) to the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification was concluded on December 13, 2024 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

  • This conference was held for the first time in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, marking a significant geographical milestone for the convention.

Key Outcomes

  • Advancing the Global Drought Framework: Participating nations made significant progress towards establishing a Global Drought Framework.
    • The framework is expected to be finalised at COP17, which is scheduled to be held in Mongolia in 2026.
  • Countries collectively pledged more than USD 12 billion to combat desertification, land degradation, and ....
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