A future global drought regime is now planned to be completed at COP17 in Mongolia in 2026. The biennial talks have attempted to create strong global mandates on climate change, requiring nations to fund early warning systems and build resilient infrastructure in poorer countries, particularly in Africa. A news release stated that the parties – 196 countries and the European …
A farmer plows land ready for sweetvetch shrubs to be planted in the Tengger Desert, Inner Mongolia autonomous region. SURINA/FOR CHINA DAILY Essential tasks Speaking on Tuesday during a meeting with officials after a fact-finding trip to Inner Mongolia's Bayannuur, President Xi Jinping said the strengthening of efforts to fight desertification and move forward with key projects, such as the …
World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought is observed on June 17 every year. The United Nations General Assembly had in the early 90s declared through a resolution that June 17 will be observed as World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought. The United Nations, NGOs and countries organise events to spread awareness about the cooperation required to combat desertification …
