https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/cop17-in-mongolia-finding-solutions-to-land-degradationContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/cop17-in-mongolia-finding-solutions-to-land-degradationhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/cop17-in-mongolia-finding-solutions-to-land-degradation#u49763Thu, 27 Aug 2026 08:05:18 +0000The 17th Conference of the Parties to the UNCCD in Ulaanbaatar is shifting toward private investment and technical exchange to combat land degradation. The Asian Development Bank launched the FIELD Initiative to mobilize $2 billion by 2035 for drought resilience in Asia and the Pacific. Meanwhile, China is showcasing its domestic anti-desertification technologies at a dedicated pavilion to assist other nations. Luxury brand Loro Piana also presented its Resilient Threads initiative, marking 40 years of sourcing cashmere from the region while focusing on sustainability.Why it mattersGlobal nati https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/cop17-in-mongolia-finding-solutions-to-land-degradationhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/cop17-in-mongolia-finding-solutions-to-land-degradation#u47806Tue, 25 Aug 2026 03:05:52 +0000The 17th Conference of the Parties (COP17) to the UN Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) is taking place in Mongolia, focusing on finding solutions to land degradation, drought, and desertification. Countries are discussing ways to restore degraded lands, with a report showing that nations are falling short of their pledges to restore stricken land. The conference aims to address the soil crisis and promote sustainable land management practices.Why it mattersLand degradation affects millions of people worldwide, with severe consequences for food security, biodiversity, and climate cha