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Why in News?
The 17th Conference of Parties (COP17) of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) concluded in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, on 28 August 2026 after two weeks of negotiations.
The conference focused on tackling land degradation, desertification, drought resilience and rangeland restoration, with participation from 197 Parties.
Key Highlights:
- Up to 40% of global land is degraded.
- Countries committed to restoring 1 billion+ hectares by 2030.
- More than 70 countries now have national drought plans.
- Greater focus on rangelands and pastoral communities.
- Drought Resilience Index introduced using AI-based analytics and vulnerability mapping.
- $1.3 billion in new and pipeline financing announced.
- Drought Resilience Investment Facility aims to mobilise up to $400 million.
🇮🇳 India launched the Guide to Grasslands and Other Open Natural Ecosystems (ONEs).
🇮🇳 India reported restoration of 21.76 million hectares under the Bonn Challenge.
- Countries could not agree on a legally binding global drought treaty, but drought will remain a standalone agenda item at COP18.
About UNCCD
The United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) was established in 1994 and is one of the three Rio Conventions, alongside the UNFCCC and CBD.
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