Land degradation affects us all, threatening climate, biodiversity, and our very livelihoods. By 2030, we might need to restore 1.5 billion hectares. Join us at #UNCCDCOP16 to advocate for an urgent, achievable solution for our planet.

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At today's #UNCCDCOP15 Bureau meeting, I provided an update on the progress we've made and highlighted the important connections between land, climate change, and biodiversity ahead of the upcoming COPs.

Let's align our efforts for #land , #biodiversity and #climate .…

As we approach #UNCCDCOP16 in Riyadh, let's remember the critical goal ahead of us: to restore 1.5 billion hectares by 2030 to ensure a sustainable future. Achieving this goal will:

- Combat land degradation
- Promote biodiversity
- Increase climate resilience

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#WATCH : Urgent sustainability actions necessary to deal with harsh climatic conditions in #MiddleEast & #NorthAfrica region, say UN experts Ibrahim Thiaw & Elizabeth M. Mrema on the occasion of #EnvironmentWeek in #SaudiArabia #GreenAndBlue arab.news/rxaqb

New policy brief in collaboration with Food and Agriculture Organization provides insights on the role of secure land tenure in sustainable land management. Securing land rights and advocating for inclusive governance is a powerful tool for change.

Find out more: shorturl.at/yCD57
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Every story told, every issue brought to light, contributes to our global understanding and cooperation. On World Press Freedom Day, let us reaffirm our commitment to a free and fair press, essential for a sustainable future.

#UNited4Land #PressFreedomDay2024

Thrilled by the #G7 's commitment to land conservation. The launch of the Hub on Sustainable Land Use is a significant step towards achieving #LDN .

Let's strengthen our commitment to land health as a crucial part of our environmental and development agendas. #UNited4Land

#Drought resilience is not just about rainfall or snowpack; it is also influenced by human decisions about water and land use. Better decisions can build resilience in communities and ecosystems.

Learn more with this UN Land and Drought report that provides guidance to policymakers and land…

In solidarity with people of #Kenya and other East African countries who face intense floods just few months after severe drought. aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/29…

Such an inspiring meeting! Global issues such as desertification, climate change and drought are all interconnected and need to be addressed in a coherent manner.

As part of UN Land and Drought #COP16 preparations, I visited the HQs of the ⁦الصندوق السعودي للتنمية⁩ and had great interactions with its CEO, Sultan Al-Marshad & his deputy Faisal Al-Kahtani.

Riyadh COP is promising to be like no other in the 30 y history of the treaty

We are thrilled to congratulate our esteemed partner, IsDB Group, on 50 years of phenomenal contributions to sustainable development across the globe. Your dedication to improving the lives in fragile states is truly inspiring. #IsDB50 #IsDBAM2024

From #WorldEnvironmentDay to #DesertificationandDroughtDay to #UNCCDCOP16 , 2024 is a pivotal year for land stewardship.

We stand alongside UN Environment Programme in our shared mission to restore land and build drought resilience. Join us in Riyadh to pursue these crucial efforts. #UNited4Land

In Riyadh, I had an enlightening meeting with the incoming Presidency of ⁦UN Land and Drought⁩ #COP16 .

Witnessed so much progress made by #SaudiArabia in preparing for the largest COP ever in the 30 years history of the Convention.

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#LandRestoration isn't just about planting trees; it's about reshaping our communities and ecosystems for a sustainable future. From urban green spaces to rural farmland and nature reserves, all sectors benefit.

So let's all pitch in to secure our common future.

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Happy #EarthDay ! While plastic has many valuable uses, our dependency on it comes at high costs for our planet. Did you know 85% of single-use plastic ends up in landfills or mismanaged?

It's time to break free from plastic dependency for a more sustainable way of living!

Southern Africa is bracing its worth drought spell in 40 years, facing acute hunger.

#Zambia , #Zimbabwe & #Malawi hardest hit. Botswana, Mozambique not spared.

via ⁦The New York Times⁩ nytimes.com/2024/04/18/cli…

My visit to #Mauritania also allowed me to have fruitful discussions with the PM, HE ⁦محمد ولد بلال مسعود Mohamed Ould Bilal Messoud, the Foreign Minister HE ⁦Mohamed Salem Merzoug⁩ ⁩and the Minister of Environment HE Lalya Kamara.
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Très honoré d’avoir été reçu par SEM ⁦Mohamed Cheikh El Ghazouani محمد ولدالشيخ الغزواني⁩. Président de Mauritanie et Président en exercice de l’ UA. Il aura un rôle clé lors de la COP16 de ⁦UN Land and Drought⁩ prévue à #Riyadh , Arabie Saoudite, en Décembre 2024.

J’entame une visite de travail de 4 jours en #Mauritanie .

Pays fortement frappé par la désertification et la sécheresse, la Mauritanie joue un rôle pionnier dans le cadre de UN Land and Drought. En particulier cette année où elle préside African Union et la tenue de la #COP16 à Riyadh.…