COP16 Riyadh
@Cop16Riyadh
Official account of the 16th Conference of the Parties (UNCCD COP16) in Riyadh, December 2-13, 2024
Hindou Omarou Ibrahim, the renowned environmental activist highlights the story of those on the frontlines of combatting land degradation. Every indigenous voice must be heard and heeded, and at #COP16#, their whispers have become a global roar for our planet’s lands.
It’s People’s Day at #COP16Riyadh#. From youth innovators, to women heroes to community champions, people from all across the globe are joining #COP16# to help rewrite Earth’s story; to transform land, heal landscapes and build a sustainable future. #OurLandOurFuture# #UNCCDCOP16#
UNCCD marks a historic milestone at #COP16Riyadh# with its first-ever Indigenous Peoples dialogue. This initiative aims to strengthen indigenous participation in the Convention's implementation, focusing on traditional knowledge exchange and sustainable land management practices.
