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No time for a proper group photo during COP17, so here’s a little collage of some of the faces behind the work.

A few team members are missing from the frame, but definitely not from the team spirit! ❤️

Busy days, big moments, and a lot of teamwork. Grateful for this crew!

📸 @kiara_worth ♥️

#UNCCDCOP17 #COP17Mongolia #UNited4Land by @unccdcso

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As @cop17armenia starts today, we take ourselves back to the COP 17 we had in Mongolia this August!🇲🇳 It was a milestone event that we hope will bring a positive change in the fight against land degradation 🌍

We wish the same + bunch of other positive moments to our friends at @unbiodiversity - hope the conference is a big success💚

#COP17Mongolia #COP17Armenia by @unccdcso

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Nature’s ability to bounce back is nothing short of miraculous – if we are willing to put in the work. 🌱✨

It is easy to look at a dry, degraded landscape and think it is too late. But one family in Brazil looked at a completely devastated cattle ranch and envisioned a lush rainforest. After decades of trial, error, and unwavering dedication, they brought an entire ecosystem back from the brink, proving that no land is ever truly lost.

Swipe to discover the incredible legacy of @institutoterraoficial and how their work is now helping thousands of families live in harmony with the forest! 👉

#LandRestoration #GenerationRestoration #SustainableFarming #ImpactStories by @unccdcso

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What does a safe home really mean? 🏡🌱

Happy International Day for the Eradication of Poverty! This year’s theme focuses on “Safe Homes for All,” reminding us that ending poverty is inseparable from protecting human rights and human dignity.

But here is the reality: a house is only as safe as the land it stands on. For millions of people experiencing poverty, degraded land means their communities are on the absolute frontlines of environmental disasters. When we talk about building safe homes, we have to talk about restoring the earth beneath them.

Swipe to see how healing our landscapes is one of the most powerful tools we have to fight extreme poverty and build a more equal world! 👉🏽

#EndPoverty #SafeHomesForAll #LandRestoration #GenerationRestoration by @unccdcso

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You can’t grow a healthy future in broken soil. 🌾🌍

Happy World Food Day! Today, we celebrate the incredible farmers who feed the globe, but we also have to face a harsh reality: in 2025, 2.69 billion people could not afford a healthy diet. Meanwhile, the earth we rely on to produce that food is under immense pressure.

This year’s theme is “Innovate today. Nourish tomorrow.” But innovation isn’t just about high-tech gadgets – it is also about reviving ancestral farming practices, scaling community-led soil restoration, and making sure smallholder farmers have the tools they need to adapt to a changing climate.

#WorldFoodDay #FoodHeroes #LandRestoration #GenerationRestoration by @unccdcso

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Who is really feeding the world? 🌾👩🏾‍🌾

Happy International Day of Rural Women! Today, we are celebrating the incredible women who make up 40% of the global agricultural workforce and act as the frontline protectors of our environment.

But celebration isn’t enough. Despite producing half of the world’s food, rural women only own 15% of the land. They face massive hurdles in accessing the credit, tools, and education they need to succeed – and their work is often unpaid and invisible.

If we want to fight climate change and end global hunger, we have to start by giving rural women the exact same opportunities as men. When women thrive, the earth thrives! 🌱

#RuralWomen #InternationalDayOfRuralWomen by @unccdcso

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We recently welcomed @sundeepbhutoria, Managing Trustee of the @prabhakhaitanfoundation , and his team to the UN Campus in Bonn.
Discussions focused on the Foundation’s work in culture, literature and sustainability across India, and on #ReWear4Earth, the campaign it runs with UNCCD Goodwill Ambassador @rickykej
The meeting also explored pathways for future collaboration, including the Foundation’s engagement with the Convention in India and the region.
We thank the Foundation for the visit and looks forward to continued dialogue.
#UNCCD #CivilSociety #ReWear4Earth #Fashion4Land #United4Land by @unccdcso

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Your home should be your ultimate safe haven. But when the environment around us degrades, that safety is put on the frontline of climate disasters. 🏚️⛈️

Happy International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction! This year’s theme is “Resilience Starts at Home,” reminding us that nobody should have to choose between a home that is affordable and one that is safe.

But building a safe home goes way beyond the four walls you live in. It is about the ecosystem surrounding it. Healthy, restored land absorbs floodwaters, cools extreme heat, and holds the earth together to prevent landslides. When we restore our landscapes, we are literally building a natural shield for our communities. 🌳🛡️

#DRRDay #ResiliencePays #LandRestoration #GenerationRestoration by @unccdcso

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🚨 COP17 WRAPPED. HERE'S WHAT HAPPENED.

The dust has settled in Ulaanbaatar. And COP17 delivered some big moments.

Here's the quick rundown.
🌱 Historic attention for rangelands and pastoralists
🏡 Progress on land tenure
🌪️ Greater focus on sand and dust storms
💧 Drought set as a key priority for COP18

💰 $1.3 billion announced for 23 countries, with a new fund aiming to raise another $400 million for drought resilience.

But not everything was settled. Gender, synergies across the Rio Conventions, and civil society participation were deferred to COP18 in Egypt.

For youth, the priorities remain clear: meaningful participation, direct resources, stronger government partnerships, protection of local knowledge and pastoralism, and more intergenerational learning.

COP17 is finished, but the work continues.

#UNCCDCOP17 #Youth4Land #UNited4Land #RestoringLandRestoringHope by @unccdcso

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🌍 Join us for the fifth and final session of the 2026 #CS4LDN Communications Webinar Series!

Our concluding webinar, “From Local Practice to Policy,” will explore how local voices, Indigenous knowledge, and community experiences can inform policymaking and how policies can translate into meaningful action on the ground.

💡 The discussion will highlight the importance of inclusive participation and meaningful engagement of local communities, Indigenous Peoples, and civil society in shaping policies that reflect realities on the ground.

📅 Thursday, 15 October 2026
🕐 13:00 GMT
👉 Register here: https://bit.ly/4duQbqr

🗣️ Featured Speakers
- Maryam Rahmanian, Independent Expert (Moderator)
- Andrea Ferrante, Schola Campesina
- Guilherme Eidt, GFLCCC
- Hanieh Moghani, Cenesta (Closing Remarks)

We look forward to welcoming you for this final conversation as we connect local knowledge, community perspectives, and policy action.

#CivilSociety
#IndigenousPeoples #LocalCommunities
#LandRestoration by @unccdcso

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Have you looked up recently? 🦅✨

Migratory birds are embarking on epic journeys right now, but finding safe, healthy land to rest and feed is getting harder every single year. Habitat loss and land degradation are pushing incredible species to the brink.

But there is a solution: Land Restoration! 🌱 By bringing degraded wetlands and forests back to life, we can save the global flyways.

And for World Migratory Bird Day on October 10, YOU can be part of the solution! This year’s theme is all about community science. Grab your phone, step outside and start logging the birds in your community. Every observation helps scientists track how habitat loss – and restoration – is impacting wildlife! 📱🌍

#WorldMigratoryBirdDay #WMBD2026 #EveryBirdCounts by @unccdcso

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Calling all educators and professionals in the Middle East and the Arab region! 📢 Shape the cities of tomorrow by teaching sustainable urban land restoration today. 🌿🏙️

We are hosting the second free online Training of Instructors (ToI) for «Trigger Change!». This workshop provides you with everything you need to effectively deliver the Global Course on Urban Land Restoration to future urban planners using innovative teaching methods and tools.

By joining, you will get:
✨ Free access to ready-to-use course materials, including PPTs, manuals, and films.
✨ Direct Q&A time with international experts and course developers.
✨ Networking opportunities with fellow educators across the region to exchange ideas.

📅 26-29 October 2026

Hit the link in our bio to register for the regional workshop and grab your free course materials!

Share this post with all your contacts that work in education!

#SustainableCities #UrbanPlanning #TriggerChange by @unccdcso

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