Mongolia hosts UN desertification summit as drought crisis deepens
On 20 August, around 50 Indigenous representatives and civil-society activists protested in Ulaanbaatar, calling for greater recognition of Indigenous Peoples’ rights and a more meaningful role in negotiations on land degradation, drought and desertification.
They argued that a dedicated Indigenous Peoples and Traditional Communities Caucus would have limited value without a meaningful influence on formal decisions.
Last updated: 6 minutes ago Held under the theme “Restoring Land, Restoring Hope”, UNCCD COP17 in Ulaanbaatar is focused on restoring degraded ecosystems, strengthening resilience to drought and securing funding for countries most affected by desertification.
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