Mongolia will host COP17 in 2026, focusing on combating desertification. The Gobi Desert is expanding, affecting food security and livelihoods. The nation is implementing a ‘One Billion Trees’ reforestation campaign to mitigate these effects. The conference will facilitate sharing of best practices and research on effective reforestation techniques.
Mongolia has officially signed an agreement with the UN Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) to host the 17th session of the Conference of Parties (COP17) in Ulan Bataar in 2026. This meeting will assemble participants from 194 countries to address global desertification issues. Ambassador Jargalsaikhan Ensaikhan, representing Mongolia, recently discussed the preparations in Washington, emphasizing the significance of this event.
The upcoming COP17 in Mongolia is a pivotal gathering to confront desertification, a pressing issue not only in Mongolia but worldwide. With 60% of Mongolian land under grazing and substantial portions threatened by expansion of the Gobi Desert, innovative solutions such as reforestation are vital. The ‘One Billion Trees’ campaign demonstrates Mongolia’s commitment to combating this issue, while COP17 aims to foster collaboration and share effective methods to manage desertification globally.
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