COP 16 Desertification: In Prelude to the Event, UNCCD Launches the Silk Road Caravan in Turkey

The UNCCD launched a caravan across Eurasian countries to highlight pastures and pastoral communities, linking COP16 in Riyadh and COP17 in Ulaanbaatar. This initiative supports the International Year of Pastoralists and Nomadic Peoples 2026, emphasizing the importance of pastures for food security and economic resilience. The journey, which began on May 6, involves herders, filmmakers, and experts, aiming to document traditional and scientific solutions. Yasmine Fouad, Executive Secretary of the UNCCD, emphasized the importance of restoring lands and enhancing resilience against drought.