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DELHI DECLARATION - UNCCD COP14:-


 The 14th Conference of Parties (COP14) to United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) concluded in Greater Noida with member countries adopting the Delhi Declaration.

 COP 14 to UNCCD ended with a commitment to achieve Land Degradation Neutrality (LDN) by 2030. Such neutrality is defined by the UN as ensuring that enough land is available across the world to ensure a sustainable future.

 The Delhi Declaration is a statement of global action by each country on how to achieve Land Degradation Neutrality.

Delhi Declaration COP 14: Key Points :-


 1. Promote projects to prevent land degradation, drought and erosion at local, national and regional levels.

 2. Create green jobs by promoting technology and investment in collaboration with all stakeholders.

3. Implement the UN Ecosystem Restoration (2021-2030) program on behalf of all countries.

 4. It take note of the launch of the Peace Forest Initiative and its potential contribution to increasing cooperation on land degradation neutrality.

 5. Encourage local governments to adopt integrated land use management and enhanced land governance to rehabilitate the natural resource base.

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