Tag:UNCCD COP15

Land Degradation

EJN’s virtual journalism fellows to UNCCD COP15 showcase articles on desertification, land use

As part of the Internews’ Earth Journalism Network’s (EJN's) first wholly remote fellowship opportunity, 10 fellows from across the African continent spent two weeks...

Michael Simire - June 1, 2022

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UNCCD COP15 concludes with global call to act on land degradation, drought

A united global pledge to boost drought resilience and invest in land restoration for future prosperity on Friday, May 20, 2022, concluded the 15th...

Michael Simire - May 21, 2022

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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...

Michael Simire - May 19, 2022

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COP15 today, COP27 tomorrow: What exactly are these COPs?

Do you know that there is an ongoing Conference of the Parties (COP15) at Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire? Now, you are probably saying, “Wait, but...

Michael Simire - May 16, 2022

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World leaders at COP15: Time is now to future proof the land

Heads of State and Government meeting at the United Nations’ global conference on land have called on the international community to take urgent action...

Michael Simire - May 10, 2022

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Buhari returns to Abuja after attending COP15 in Abidjan

President Muhammadu Buhari has returned to Abuja after attending the Summit of Heads of State and Government at the 15th Conference of the Parties...

Michael Simire - May 9, 2022

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COP15: UN deputy chief urges countries to invest in land restoration initiatives

UN Deputy Secretary-General, Amina Mohammed, on Monday, May 9, 2022, called on countries to invest in land restoration initiatives. Mohammed made the call at the...

Michael Simire - May 9, 2022

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