The 16th sessions of the Conference of the Parties (COP16) to the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) concluded in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on 14 December 2024. Centred around the theme Our Land Our Future, the conference adopted 39 resolutions addressing drought response, scientific innovation, dust storms, and future budgeting after 13 days of… Continue reading China is Playing a Key Role in Global Desertification Control
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Saudi Arabia Launches International Water Research Centre To Address Global Issues
Saudi Arabia has announced the establishment of a pioneering international water research centre, designed to tackle critical global water challenges. Unveiled during Sustainability Innovation Week at the UNCCD COP16 conference, the initiative was introduced under the patronage of Abdulrahman Abdulmohsen AlFadley, the Minister of Environment, Water, and Agriculture. This is reported by Saudi Press Agency… Continue reading Saudi Arabia Launches International Water Research Centre To Address Global Issues
Saudi Arabia To Create First Green Zone As Host Of UN Desertification Forum
Saudi Arabia is set to host a landmark United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) Conference of the Parties (COP16), introducing a pioneering Green Zone and thematic days to galvanise global action against land degradation. This is reported by Arab News. As the COP16 Presidency, Saudi Arabia is establishing a dedicated Green Zone to serve… Continue reading Saudi Arabia To Create First Green Zone As Host Of UN Desertification Forum