World Day to Combat Desertification: Message from the Global Mechanism
17 June, 2009
This year’s Desertification Day theme: "Conserving land and water = securing our common future” strikes a chord with all of us because land and water are prerequisites for the sustainable livelihoods not only of the many poor families in developing countries, but for humankind.
News
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Partnering to regenerate lands in West Africa: GM and ECOWAS conclude agreement
11 June, 2009
On 13 May, the Global Mechanism (GM) and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) concluded a partnership agreement to define a common framework...
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Land and Climate: European Commission and GM target action
5 June, 2009
The European Commission (EC) has adopted a proposal developed by the Global Mechanism (GM) as part of its 2009 Annual Action Programme. The proposal targets...
Events
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World Day to Combat Desertification
17 June, 2009
The World Day to Combat Desertification is observed every year on 17 June. This year's theme is: "Conserving land and water = Securing our common...
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Land Day
6 June, 2009
The UNCCD Secretariat is convening a one-day event titled “Land Day” on the margins of the climate change talks scheduled in Bonn between 1 and12...