NewzNigerian delegates and the African Group of Negotiators are preparing to advocate for specific policy outcomes at the 17th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP17) to the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification. The coalition aims to secure a legally binding international instrument dedicated to drought management.
In addition to the regulatory framework, the delegates will seek increased financial support to address the interconnected challenges of desertification, land degradation, and drought. These demands represent a coordinated effort by African nations to elevate the priority of sustainable land management and climate resilience on the global agenda.
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