Hey, world changers! 🌟 Did you hear about the big happenings in Riyadh? The 16th meeting of the Conference of the Parties (COP16) to the UN Convention to Combat Desertification just wrapped up, and it's a big deal for our planet! 🌍
Over the past two weeks, leaders and experts from around the globe gathered in Riyadh under the theme \"Our Land. Our Future.\" They tackled some heavy topics like desertification, land degradation, and drought. And guess what? They adopted 39 decisions to help save our Earth! 🌱
One of the highlights? A whopping $12 billion was pledged to combat these issues, especially in the most vulnerable countries. 💰❤️ That’s major news for communities struggling with the impacts of climate change.
They also launched the Riyadh Global Drought Resilience Partnership, aiming to support 80 of the world's most vulnerable countries in building resilience to drought. Talk about teamwork on a global scale! 🤝
Ibrahim Thiaw, the executive secretary of the UNCCD, expressed his hope for the future, saying, \"While parties need more time to agree on the best way forward to address the critical issue of drought, I am filled with hope with the launching of the Riyadh Global Drought Resilience Partnership, a landmark initiative to address one of the most pressing challenges of our time.\"
Although they couldn't reach a full consensus on a new drought framework this time around, they're planning to continue the discussions at COP17 in Mongolia in 2026. So, stay tuned! 🗓️
COP16 President Abdulrahman Abdulmohsen AlFadley reaffirmed Saudi Arabia's dedication to working with all parties in land restoration, hoping that the outcomes will \"lead to a significant shift that strengthens efforts to preserve land, reduce its degradation, build capacities to address drought, and contribute to the well-being of communities around the world.\"
This conference was not just a meeting; it was the largest UN land-focused conference to date and the first UNCCD COP held in the Middle East and North Africa. How cool is that? 🌟
So, let's continue to keep an eye on these global efforts and see how they shape our future. After all, it's our land and our future! 🌎💚
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
