UNCCD
10 Feb 2012
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SIDS Policy and Practice
February 2012: The fourth issue of Satoyama, a newsletter published by the Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), contains articles by Heads of State and leaders of international organizations, as well as senior officials. The authors highlight, inter alia: the importance of biodiversity in the sustainable development agenda; human-influenced forces behind biodiversity loss; and collaborations between environmental organizations.
In this issue of Satoyama, CBD Executive...
16 Jan 2012
The tenth session of the Conference of the Parties (COP 10) to the UN Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) is scheduled to convene from 10-21 October 2011 in Changwon City, Gyeongnam Province, Republic of Korea. [ for more information: http://sids-l.iisd.org/events/unccd-cop-10/ ]
16 Jan 2012
In December 2010, the UN General Assembly (UNGA) adopted by consensus the draft resolution recommended by the Second Committee (65/160) on Implementation of the UN Convention to Combat Desertification in Those Countries Experiencing Serious Drought and/or Desertification, Particularly in Africa (UNCCD). It agreed to hold a one-day, high-level meeting, in September 2011, on “addressing desertification, land degradation and drought in the context of sustainable development and poverty eradication...
16 Jan 2012
The objectives for this meeting are to: provide an opportunity for Pacific countries to reach a consensus on common positions; enhance negotiation skills of country delegates; develop a strategy for effective participation at COP 10; and develop a "One Pacific Voice" at COP 10 through side events and exhibitions showcasing success stories and sustainable land management. [ for more information: http://sids-l.iisd.org/events/pacific-unccd-pre-cop10-meeting/ ]
16 Jan 2012
The GEF Central Africa Region Expanded Constituency Workshop (ECW) will bring together GEF focal points, focal points from the main Conventions (Biodiversity, Desertification, Climate Change and POPs), representatives from civil society and representatives from GEF agencies. The purpose of the meeting is to keep these stakeholders abreast of GEF strategies, policies and procedures and to encourage coordination. The ECW will include participants from Burundi, Cameroon, Central African Republic,...
