FAO Celebration of the World Day to Combat Desertification

Sheikh Zayed Centre (FAO Headquarters)
17.06.2016
 Rome time

“Protect Earth. Restore Land. Engage People”. June 17, the celebration of the World Day to Combat Desertification, calls “for urgent action to reverse land degradation” and achieve “land degradation neutral world in the context of sustainable development”.

Innovative action facing the challenges of dryland areas will be showcased in the celebration. The ambassador of the Republic of Cape Verde will share the country’s options against land degradation. Statements by the Managing Director of the Global Mechanism of the UNCCD and FAO Deputy Director General will be made too.

Topics: Climate change,Desertification
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