This week marks the start of UNCCD COP16 on desertification in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, under the impactful theme “Our Land. Our Future.”
The UNCCD stands as the global leader for land issues, one of the key components of the Rio Conventions alongside climate and biodiversity.
Our dedicated team—Samira, Margaux, and Bakr—is on the ground representing CropLife Africa Middle East. They’ve already engaged with key stakeholders, including the Ministers of Environment from Côte d’Ivoire and Cameroon, as well as UNCCD focal points from several nations, including Côte d’Ivoire, Cameroon, Tanzania, Morocco, and Burkina Faso.
In these discussions, we highlighted the crucial role of agricultural innovation and public-private partnerships in promoting sustainable land management practices. We also explored various projects at local level in the AME region in the circular economy that align with our ambitions for sustainable land management. Together, we can secure a healthier future for our land!