World Day to Combat Desertification LIVE: International Soil Congress inaugurated in Turkey
The World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought is observed every year to promote public awareness of international efforts to combat desertification. The day is a unique moment to remind everyone that land degradation neutrality is achievable through problem-solving, strong community involvement and co-operation at all levels.
India is celebrating and welcoming representatives from all over to the world to UNCCD COP14.
With sustainable land management, we can restore over 2 billion hectares of degraded land back to health! Managing land sustainably contributes to #ClimateAction, protects #Biodiversity and creates green jobs. This #2019WDCD, let's grow the future together! pic.twitter.com/zRlvIePOnH
— United Nations India (@UNinIndia) June 17, 2019
I welcome all representatives from all over the world to @UNCCD COP14 hosted by #India. Let us all grow the future together: @PrakashJavdekar, Minister @moefcc at #2019WDCD pic.twitter.com/JSRDiWpSuM
— United Nations India (@UNinIndia) June 17, 2019