The 16th Conference of the Parties (COP16) to the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) opened in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on Monday, calling for global efforts to restore land and boost drought resilience.
Running until Dec 13 under the theme of "Our Land, Our Future," the event marks a milestone as the largest UN land-focused conference to date and the first UNCCD conference to take place in the Middle East and North Africa region.
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COP16 opens in Riyadh to combat desertification
COP16 opens in Riyadh to combat desertification
COP16 opens in Riyadh to combat desertification
COP16 to UN desertification convention opens in Riyadh
COP16 to UN desertification convention opens in Riyadh
China will highlight its leadership in combating desertification at COP16, showcasing its successes through an exhibition at the China Pavilion. The over 600 square-meter pavilion features an exhibition on desertification control and will host several collaborative events.
This year marks 30 years since China signed the UN Convention to Combat Desertification. Over the three decades, the country has fulfilled its commitments under the agreement to advance international desertification control, established a cooperation mechanism with countries joining the Belt and Road initiative, and shared expertise to foster green development across the Global South.
COP16 opens in Riyadh to combat desertification
COP16 opens in Riyadh to combat desertification
COP16 opens in Riyadh to combat desertification
COP16 to UN desertification convention opens in Riyadh
COP16 to UN desertification convention opens in Riyadh
