United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification | Estateplanning

The United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) is a global agreement aimed at combating desertification and land degradation, while promoting sustainable land management. The convention was adopted in 1994 and has been ratified by over 190 countries, including the United States, China, and India. The UNCCD works closely with other international organizations, such as the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations, the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), and the World Bank, to address the complex issues surrounding desertification and land degradation.