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TÜRKİYE TOWARDS THE UNITED
NATIONS CONVENTION TO COMBAT

DESERTIFICATION COP16

Salih Serdar YEGÜL - Nur Aslıhan KARAMAN - Murat TÜRKEŞ

ABSTRACT
The United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) was
adopted in 1994 to combat desertification, land degradation and drought.
The Convention aims to promote the conservation of ecosystems through
cooperation among countries and sustainable land management. The UNCCD
provides a global framework for combating drought and desertification while
supporting agriculture, water management and soil conservation practices,
especially in developing countries.
The 16th Conference of the Parties to the UNCCD provides an important
opportunity in this context. The Conference will serve as a platform for the Parties
to review their strategies to combat desertification and develop innovative
solutions. Expectations include strengthening international cooperation,
increasing funding sources and emphasising the role of local communities.
In conclusion, the UNCCD and the 16th Conference of the Parties constitute
an important step towards sustainable land management and combating
desertification, supporting efforts to conserve land around the world. This
process is critical not only for environmental sustainability but also for economic
and social development.
The article explains Türkiye’s preparation process within the framework of the
UNCCD COP16 Agenda and the formation of the country’s positions and
opinions in this process with examples.

Keywords: Desertification, Drought, United Nations Convention to
Combat Desertification (UNCCD), PRAIS Report, Multilateral Environmental
Agreements (MEAs)

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