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Brazil to join COP17 debates on desertification in Mongolia

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Starting next Monday (Aug. 17), representatives from 196 countries and the European Union will gather in Ulaanbaatar, the capital of Mongolia, to seek solutions to an environmental crisis that threatens biodiversity, food security, and water sustainability across the entire planet. The 17th Conference of the Parties (COP17) is the main decision-making body of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD), where issues related to land degradation, desertification, and drought are discussed. This year’s theme is “Restoring the Land. Restoring Hope.” Notícias relacionadas: COP15: Grove planted as symbol of connection among peoples. Most Brazilian states lost native vegetation in 31 years. Amazon deforestation falls 36.87% over past year. Through August 28, heads of state, ministers, members of the scientific community, civil society organizations, and private-sector representatives will participate in the debates. Two women are playing prominent leadership roles: Egypt’s

First report: Updated National Desertification Atlas presented in Mongolia — akipress.com, 1d