فاس نيوز ميديا جريدة الكترونية جهوية تعنى بشؤون و أخبار جهة فاس مكناس – متجددة على مدار الساعة
The 16th Conference of the Parties (COP16) to the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) began today, Monday, December 2, 2024, in Riyadh and will run until December 13, 2024. The conference gathers representatives from 197 countries and aims to enhance international cooperation in combating desertification, addressing environmental degradation, and exchanging sustainable solutions for rehabilitating degraded lands.
The Moroccan delegation is led by Abdel Rahim Houmi, Director General of the National Agency for Water and Forests, who is participating in this international event to share Morocco’s experience in environmental conservation and natural resource management. Under the guidance of King Mohammed VI, Morocco is considered a leading country in adopting innovative strategies to combat desertification, including the “Forests of Morocco 2020-2030” strategy, which aims to enhance the sustainability of natural resources in the face of climate change.
Through its participation, Morocco is presenting its extensive experience in land management and vegetation protection, with a dedicated pavilion showcasing the country’s successes in combating desertification. The pavilion also highlights the environmental solutions Morocco has adopted to fight drought and enhance the resilience of agricultural lands.
At the same time, the conference is discussing several major environmental initiatives launched by Saudi Arabia, such as the “Saudi Green Initiative,” which aims to plant 49 billion square meters of land. This initiative is supported by Gulf countries and the international community and forms part of joint efforts to combat desertification in the Middle East.
COP16 serves as a vital global platform for exchanging experiences among countries, and it is expected to contribute to developing new strategic solutions for combating desertification, with a focus on involving the private sector in investment projects that aim to achieve sustainable development and environmental protection.
source : fesnews media
