Surface albedo map to be annexed if available.

(d) The fight against desertification.

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Combating deforestation and forest degradation

(a) The fight against desertification and soil erosion

We also support the Convention to combat desertification.

8. COMBATING DESERTIFICATION, PARTICULARLY IN AFRICA

Official UNCCD meetings in Bonn.

(i) terms used in the UNCCD

OFFICIAL UNCCD Meetings in Bonn

This supports income generation and diversification activities.

The Global Mechanism for the Convention to Combat Desertification is a coordinating mechanism.

(c) Active cooperation between the AMU, CILSS and the Sahara and Sahel Observatory (OSS) for the purpose of setting up a regional consultation facility aimed at developing research and development programmes in the area of desertification control

UNCCD in the context of the three Rio Conventions.

The fight against desertification is a central element in our development cooperation.

As a consequence, the struggle against desertification has been given a new approach in the Convention.

Combating desertification is one of three important issues that have been given special attention by my country. The other two are food security and environmental protection.

(6) Control of Land Degradation and Desertification processes in the insular Caribbean

This report will be available on the UNCCD web site.

Synergy is considered an important and strategic topic for the UNCCD.

Combat desertification by supporting the implementation of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification in Those Countries Experiencing Serious Drought and or Desertification, Particularly in Africa

Combat desertification by supporting the implementation of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification in those Countries Experiencing Serious Drought and or Desertification, Particularly in Africa

The processes initiated as part of UNCCD implementation have made it possible to give a strong boost to awareness creation and mobilization of all those involved in desertification control.

2 Equivalent to euro 1,022,584, based on the prevailing United Nations average rate of exchange for the six months ended October 2005 (EUR 1 US 1.2256).

Study on Possible Options for the Establishment of a Financial Mechanism for the Implementation of the Rotterdam Convention

Cooperation between the African Development Bank and the Convention secretariat

3. Managing fragile ecosystems combating desertification and drought (chapter 12).

United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification in those

The organization is committed to strengthening national action programmes aimed at combatting desertification.

We also have Dave Hackenberg, who is the poster child of CCD.

In close collaboration with the UNCCD secretariat, UNESCO produced the education kits on combating desertification targeting primary schools of desertification affected countries.

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The focus is on poverty reduction within the frame of combating desertification.

It is clear that efforts by these countries to promote desertification control are continuing.

Recently a national committee was established to coordinate all the activities aimed at combating desertification.

Raises funds to assist projects aimed at combatting desertification and empowering rural communities.

The United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification aims to combat desertification, mitigate the effects of drought and contribute to the achievement of sustainable development.

The Inspectors then conducted interviews with officials of UNCCD, the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), United Nations Volunteers (UNV), the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), the Global Mechanism of UNCCD (GM), the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the World Bank, the Global Environment Facility (GEF) and the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD).

(c) The use of Internet technology should be in line with the procedures of the UNCCD secretariat.

(b) Development of mechanisms for synergy between the UNCCD and other conventions and organizations.

The ratification process for the Convention to Combat Desertification should be completed in the next few months.

Cooperation between the Convention secretariat and the Sahara and Sahel Observatory

Resources available for commitment are those resources that have been contributed by UNCCD.

Integrating the UNCCD into macroeconomic planning poses a major problem.

(g) Control of desertification, including sand dune fixation and improved range land management.