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UNCCD COP17 Unveils Drought and Land Initiatives

UNCCD COP17 Unveils Drought and Land Initiatives

The UNCCD meeting in Mongolia concluded with new tools and financing to bolster drought resilience and land restoration. Highlights include a $1.3 billion commitment, a Drought Resilience Index to assess national strategies, and an investment facility to attract broader funding.

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UNCCD concludes COP17 with new drought resilience and land restoration initiatives