Climate-Smart Agriculture for Combating Desertification and Enhancing Soil Health
August 19 @ 8:30 am - 10:00 am
The side event, organized within the framework of the 17th Session of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD COP17), will focus on the role of climate-smart agriculture in addressing land degradation, combating desertification, and enhancing soil health.
The session will bring together policymakers, researchers, development practitioners, and international organizations to exchange knowledge and experiences on sustainable agricultural practices that improve land productivity, strengthen resilience to climate change, and contribute to food security. Discussions will highlight innovative approaches, policy frameworks, and collaborative initiatives aimed at restoring degraded lands and promoting sustainable land management.
The event will also provide a platform for fostering partnerships and advancing collective action towards achieving the objectives of the UNCCD and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Event Type:
United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) COP17 Side Event
Venue & Location:
Room MET-04, UNCCD COP17, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
Organizers:
- Islamic Organization for Food Security (IOFS)
Co-Organizers:
- Commission on Science and Technology for Sustainable Development in the South (COMSATS)
- Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO)