United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD)

United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD)

The United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) is the only legally binding
international agreement on land issues. The Convention promotes good land stewardship. Its 197
Parties aim, through partnerships, to implement the Convention and achieve the Sustainable
Development Goals. The end goal is to protect our land, from over-use and drought, so it can continue
to provide us all with food, water, and energy. By sustainably managing land and striving to achieve
land degradation neutrality, now and in the future, we will reduce the impact of climate change, avoid
conflict over natural resources and help communities to thrive.