BRICS leaders and others urge action against land degradation, desertification, and drought ahead of the UN's COP16, aiming to restore 1.5 billion hectares of land by 2030.

BRICS leaders from Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, and the UAE are urging action against land degradation, desertification, and drought ahead of the UN Convention to Combat Desertification (COP16) in Riyadh. They seek increased funding and partnerships to address these issues affecting 40% of the planet and 3.2 billion people. The conference aims to restore 1.5 billion hectares of land by 2030, with significant economic benefits projected.

October 27, 2024
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