UNCCD steers global action against desertification, coordinating policies and funds like the Rangelands Initiative funding across 45 projects.
The 12‑day conference has launched a rangelands initiative that mobilizes $1.2 billion for 45 projects, aiming to restore degraded land and bolster food security in fragile ecosystems. The effort, highlighted during Mongolia talks, aligns with broader UN goals to combat desertification and climate impacts.