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Ibrahim Thiaw passes UNCCD leadership baton to Yasmine Fouad

The United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, marked a historic leadership transition as outgoing Executive Secretary, Ibrahim Thiaw, handed...

Colombia to host Desertification and Drought Day 2025

The Republic of Colombia will host the 2025 global observance of Desertification and Drought Day on June 17, highlighting the country’s commitment to tackling...

Desertification Day 2025: World accelerates progress to restore degraded land

Accelerating progress to restore 1.5 billion hectares of degraded land around the world and jumpstarting a trillion-dollar land restoration economy will be the focus...

Sustainable sources of energy can help reverse desertification – UNCCD official

Executive Secretary of the UN Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD), Mr Ibrahim Thiaw, says sustainable energy sources, including solar and wind power, can help...

Ibrahim Thiaw to act as UN shops for new UNFCCC secretary

Executive Secretary of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD), Ibrahim Thiaw, will act as the head of the United Nations Framework Convention...

Thiaw, Côte d’Ivoire to present key outcomes of COP15

Executive Secretary of the United Nations Conference to Combat Desertification (UNCCD), Ibrahim Thiaw, and a high-level representative of Côte d’Ivoire, will at a conference on...

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UN-Habitat boosts water supply, sanitation in Niger communities

The Niger State Ministry of Water Resources says interventions by the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) have significantly improved water...
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Stakeholders seek unified action to accelerate methane abatement in oil and gas sector

Key stakeholders across government, civil society, and industry have called for stronger regulatory coordination and accelerated action on methane...

Unsung heroes: How Shanet Rutgers helps to create a more secure future for African penguins

Shanet Rutgers’ passion for penguins was ignited in early 2000 when her mother took her to the Two Oceans...

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UN-Habitat boosts water supply, sanitation in Niger communities

The Niger State Ministry of Water Resources says interventions...

Stakeholders seek unified action to accelerate methane abatement in oil and gas sector

Key stakeholders across government, civil society, and industry have...