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UNCCD COP17 and Egypt hosting selection

Overview

During the UNCCD COP17 ministerial segment in Mongolia, international representatives addressed the threats of land degradation, drought, and desertification to food and water security. Egypt’s Water Resources and Irrigation Minister, Hani Sewilam, proposed the creation of a “legally binding international protocol on drought” to move from reactive crisis management toward proactive prevention and preparedness. He also emphasized the need for increased financing for vulnerable nations and the governance of transboundary water resources under international law.

Following the conclusion of the COP17 session, Egypt was unanimously selected to host the 18th Conference of the Parties (COP18) to the UNCCD in 2028. The decision was announced by the Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and is viewed as a reflection of international confidence in the country’s role in environmental issues.

Entities

United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification · Parvana Valiyeva · Mongolia · Hani Sewilam · Egypt

Timeline

  1. 17 days ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 4 sources
    Egypt selected to host 2028 UN desertification conference

    Egypt has won the unanimous bid to host the 18th Conference of the Parties (COP18) to the UN Convention to Combat Desertification in 2028.

  2. 22 days ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources
    UNCCD COP17: Egypt calls for binding global drought protocol

    At UNCCD COP17, Egypt urged the creation of a legally binding global drought protocol, while Azerbaijan highlighted its integrated legal frameworks to combat land degradation and ensure food security.

Sources

alkuwaitnews.net · alnaharegypt.com · alsaudi.news · dailynewsegypt.com · financesao.com · theeuropetoday.com