The United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) COP16 concluded on Saturday.
It was the first time a UNCCD COP was held in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, which is experiencing firsthand the impacts of desertification, land degradation and drought.
The convening countries committed to prioritise land restoration and drought resilience as an essential strategy for food security and climate adaptation.
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