Role of International Organizations in Desertification Control

The United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) is the sole legally binding international agreement linking environmental and development issues.

The primary objective of the UNCCD is to promote sustainable land management practices in order to combat desertification and land degradation.

Promoting the use of renewable energy sources is not a key strategic objective of the UNCCD.

The Global Mechanism of the UNCCD (GM) is the financial mechanism established to support affected countries in implementing their national action programs.

The Global Environment Facility (GEF) provides financial assistance to developing countries for desertification control and land degradation projects.

The Committee on Science and Technology (CST) is the scientific body established by the UNCCD to provide advice on scientific and technical matters related to desertification and land degradation.

The United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) is responsible for monitoring and assessing the implementation of the UNCCD.

The Global Network of Desertification Control (GNDC) is the global network of institutions and experts established to support the implementation of the UNCCD.

The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) is responsible for promoting sustainable land management practices in drylands.

Land Degradation Neutrality (LDN) is the global initiative established by the UNCCD to promote the restoration of degraded land.

The African Union (AU) is responsible for coordinating the implementation of the Great Green Wall Initiative.

The target of the Bonn Challenge is to restore 350 million hectares of degraded and deforested land by 2030.

The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) is responsible for promoting the adoption of evergreen agriculture practices.

The Knowledge Hub on Desertification, Land Degradation and Drought (KLD) is the global platform established by the UNCCD to facilitate the sharing of knowledge and best practices on desertification control and land degradation.

The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) is the international organization responsible for coordinating global efforts to combat climate change.