Nations Pledge $1.3 Billion at UNCCD COP17 to Combat Drought and Land Degradation

Delegates at the 17th UNCCD Conference of Parties in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, have committed a $1.3 billion financing portfolio aimed at enhancing land restoration and building drought resilience across participating nations.

30 Aug, 00:46 — 30 Aug, 00:46

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UNCCD COP17: Nations pledge $1.3bn to tackle drought, land degradation

Nations have announced a $1.3bn financing portfolio for land restoration and drought resilience as the 17th session of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification, UNCCD COP17, ended in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, on Friday. The financing, covering 23 countries across five continents, includes $644.5m identified as new funding, with $216.4m already confirmed and moving towards implementation. Read More: https://punchng.com/unccd-cop17-nations-pledge-1-3bn-to-tackle-drought-land-degrad...

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