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Water scarcity in Brazil and global desertification efforts

Overview

Northeast Brazil faces severe water scarcity and climate variability, particularly in the semi-arid sertão region of Pernambuco. Challenges include low precipitation and high evaporation rates, necessitating management strategies such as rainwater harvesting, desalination, and wastewater reuse. This is compounded by expanding desertification; data indicates approximately 18% of Brazil’s territory is susceptible to desertification, threatening food and water security for roughly 39 million people. To address these threats, the Brazilian government launched the PAB-Brazil 2025–2043 action plan and the Recaatingar program.

In August 2026, the 17th United Nations Conference to Combat Desertification (COP17) commenced in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, under the theme ‘Restoring Land, Restoring Hope’. The summit addressed a global crisis where approximately 40% of the world's land surface is degraded, affecting 3.2 billion people. Negotiations focused on securing massive financial resources to bridge an annual funding gap of approximately US$ 278 billion. During the summit, an African coalition led by Côte d'Ivoire adopted a declaration to combat illegal gold mining and land degradation through cross-border cooperation. The Guinean delegation also raised concerns regarding the environmental impact of illegal gold mining on soil and water resources.

The conference concluded with the announcement of a $1.3 billion investment portfolio for land restoration and drought resilience across 23 countries, including $644.5 million in new funding. Additionally, the Rangelands Flagship Initiative launched a $1.2 billion portfolio comprising 45 projects. However, the summit failed to reach a consensus on establishing a global instrument for drought or including formal agenda items for gender and indigenous peoples, leaving these issues for COP18 in Egypt. The International Drought Resilience Alliance (IDRA) also introduced the first Drought Resilience Index to assist in managing soil and water health.

Entities

United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification · Mongolia · Ulaanbaatar · COP17 · Yasmine Fouad

Claims

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  • "Approximately 80% of Mongolia's territory is affected by soil degradation." noticiasambientales.com · mwnation.com

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    "Nearly 77% of Mongolia's territory is degraded due to desertification."

    The claims provide different specific percentages for Mongolia's territory affected by desertification/soil degradation (77% vs 80%).

  • "Approximately 80% of Mongolia's territory is affected by soil degradation." noticiasambientales.com · mwnation.com

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    "Approximately 82% of Mongolia's territory is experiencing land degradation." blink102.com.br · www.moncloa.com

    The claims provide different specific percentages for Mongolia's land degradation (80% vs 82%).

Timeline

  1. [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources
    COP17 UNCCD summit addresses global land degradation

    The COP17 UNCCD summit in Mongolia brought together nearly 200 nations to address global land degradation and desertification, emphasizing urgent ecosystem restoration and sustainable land management.

  2. [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources
    UNCCD COP17 concludes with $1.3 billion for land restoration

    UNCCD COP17 in Mongolia concluded with a $1.3 billion investment portfolio for land restoration and a $1.2 billion rangelands initiative, despite unresolved debates over a global drought instrument.

  3. [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources
    COP17 concludes in Mongolia without concrete drought agreements

    COP17 in Mongolia concluded without major drought agreements, as the FAO warned that global soil degradation is accelerating faster than sustainable management efforts can mitigate.

  4. [INTERNATIONAL] 5 sources
    UNCCD COP17 concludes with $1.3 billion pledge for land restoration

    The UNCCD COP17 in Mongolia concluded with a $1.3 billion pledge to support land restoration and drought resilience projects across 23 countries and five continents.

  5. [INTERNATIONAL] 7 sources
    COP17 concludes in Mongolia amid challenges in global environmental integration

    COP17 concluded in Mongolia without a consensus on global environmental integration, despite discussions on land degradation and the urgent need to link climate, biodiversity, and soil health.

  6. [INTERNATIONAL] 5 sources
    COP17 concludes in Mongolia without global drought agreement

    COP17 in Mongolia ended without a global agreement to combat droughts, with experts warning that postponing discussions until COP18 in Egypt will harm communities and economies worldwide.

  7. [INTERNATIONAL] 7 sources
    UNCCD COP17 concludes in Mongolia with limited progress on desertification

    UNCCD COP17 in Mongolia concluded with limited progress as geopolitical disputes, including US-led blocks on specific agenda items, delayed a global drought regime and stalled key environmental integrations.

  8. [INTERNATIONAL] 4 sources
    COP17 summit in Mongolia sees African coalition launch against illegal mining

    At the COP17 summit in Mongolia, African states launched a coalition against illegal gold mining led by Côte d'Ivoire, while cultural initiatives promoted pastoralism and land restoration.

  9. [INTERNATIONAL] 6 sources
    Murat Kurum addresses UNCCD COP17 in Mongolia

    COP31 President Murat Kurum addressed the UNCCD COP17 in Mongolia, calling for urgent action against land degradation, biodiversity loss, and climate change through enhanced international cooperation.

  10. [INTERNATIONAL] 22 sources
    COP17 concludes in Mongolia with $1.3bn land restoration fund

    COP17 in Mongolia concluded with a $1.3 billion fund for land restoration, but faced geopolitical impasses and postponed decisions on a global drought regime due to U.S. opposition.

  11. [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources
    South Korea proposes advanced tech initiatives to combat desertification at UNCCD COP17

    At UNCCD COP17, South Korean entities proposed advanced technological and ecological initiatives to combat desertification and sand and dust storms through enhanced Korea-Mongolia cooperation.

  12. [INTERNATIONAL] 17 sources
    UNCCD COP17 in Mongolia faces diplomatic deadlock over key agenda items

    The UNCCD COP17 in Mongolia faces diplomatic deadlock as the US and Russia contest agenda items regarding civil society and gender equality, amid global calls for land restoration and climate finance.

  13. [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources
    Global summit in Mongolia addresses desertification as Spain leads EU in soil degradation

    As 196 nations meet in Mongolia to combat desertification, data shows Spain is Europe's most affected country, with over half its territory desertified and 20 million people impacted.

  14. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Nigeria calls for proactive drought management at COP17

    At COP17 in Mongolia, Nigeria's Environment Minister called for proactive drought management and increased climate finance to address the fact that 50 per cent of the country's land is degraded.

  15. [INTERNATIONAL] 6 sources
    Egypt's Irrigation Minister addresses COP17 in Mongolia

    Egyptian Irrigation Minister Hany Sewilam addressed COP17 in Mongolia, advocating for integrated water and land management to combat desertification and presenting Egypt's technological 'Water System 2.0' model

  16. [INTERNATIONAL] 47 sources
    COP17 in Mongolia focuses on desertification financing and land restoration

    At COP17 in Mongolia, delegates are negotiating critical financing to combat desertification. Key discussions include the US$ 1.2 billion Rangelands Initiative and Brazil's efforts to restore the Caatinga biome

  17. [INTERNATIONAL] 7 sources
    China showcases desertification control expertise at UNCCD COP17

    At the UNCCD COP17 in Mongolia, China is presenting its desertification control successes, utilizing drones, AI, and the Three-North Shelterbelt Program to provide a model for global ecosystem restoration.

  18. [INTERNATIONAL] 5 sources
    Yemen delegation attends UNCCD COP17 in Mongolia

    Yemen is participating in the UNCCD COP17 in Mongolia to seek international support for land restoration and climate adaptation, including discussions on GEF funding and the strategic Hassan Dam project.

  19. [INTERNATIONAL] 13 sources
    Mongolia hosts UNCCD COP17 summit to address land degradation

    The UNCCD COP17 summit has opened in Mongolia, focusing on turning land restoration commitments into concrete action to combat desertification and secure global food and water stability.

  20. [INTERNATIONAL] 14 sources
    UNCCD COP17 summit opens in Mongolia to address land degradation

    The UNCCD COP17 summit has opened in Mongolia, gathering 197 parties to tackle global land degradation and drought, aiming to restore one billion hectares of land by 2030.

  21. [INTERNATIONAL] 51 sources
    COP17 begins in Mongolia to address desertification and drought

    COP17 began in Mongolia, gathering 196 countries to tackle desertification and drought governance. The summit addresses rising global soil degradation and severe drought impacts in regions like Brazil.

  22. [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources
    Water scarcity and climate variability in Northeast Brazil

    Water scarcity in Northeast Brazil, especially in Pernambuco, is driven by irregular rainfall and high evaporation. Solutions include desalination, cisterns, and improved infrastructure.

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