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UNCCD COP17 concludes in Mongolia with limited progress on desertification
The 17th United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (COP17) concluded in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, with limited progress on international commitments due to geopolitical tensions. A significant impasse occurred when United States representatives blocked agenda items related to gender, civil society participation, and the integration of desertification, biodiversity, and climate COPs. Consequently, these topics have been deferred to COP18 in Egypt in 2028.
Negotiations regarding a global drought regime also failed to reach a consensus, with the United States advocating for a suspension of the debate. However, a compromise was reached to make drought a permanent and independent item on future conference agendas to prevent future blockages.
On the financial front, the Drought Resilience Investment Mechanism (DRIF) was launched by the UNCCD and Luxembourg to mobilize up to $400 million. Despite this, a massive funding gap remains; while $1.3 billion was announced for land restoration, an annual deficit of $278 billion is required to meet 2030 goals. Amidst these challenges, Brazil pledged to achieve Land Degradation Neutrality by 2030, aiming to restore over 163,000 square kilometers of native vegetation.
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Brazil · Mongolia · United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification · United States · Yasmine Fouad
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Drought Resilience Investment Mechanism (DRIF) was launched to mobilize up to $400 million. www.brasilemfolhas.com.br
- [● 4 SOURCES] The creation of a global drought regime was postponed. www.brasilemfolhas.com.br · www.nitronewsbrasil.com.br · www.webwire.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Drought will become a permanent and independent item on future conference agendas. www.brasilemfolhas.com.br · www.nitronewsbrasil.com.br
- [● 2 SOURCES] The UNCCD Executive Secretary described COP17 as the COP of implementation. www.premiumtimesng.com · www.brasilemfolhas.com.br
- [● 3 SOURCES] United States representatives blocked agenda items including gender, civil society participation, and COP integration. www.brasilemfolhas.com.br · www.nitronewsbrasil.com.br
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Brazil committed to achieving Land Degradation Neutrality by 2030. www.brasilemfolhas.com.br
- [● 2 SOURCES] The UNCCD Executive Secretary stated that success depends on translating commitments into concrete action. www.premiumtimesng.com · www.brasilemfolhas.com.br
- [○ 1 SOURCE] An annual funding gap of $278 billion exists to meet 2030 land restoration goals. www.brasilemfolhas.com.br