UNCCD Podcast | Voices for the Land

Marking her first 100 days in office, UNCCD Executive Secretary Dr. Yasmine Fouad sits down for a candid conversation about the future of global land stewardship. From her early days as a volunteer to leading a UN Convention, Dr. Fouad reflects on the "gems" of the Convention—its dedicated staff—and outlines her strategic priorities for the years ahead. In This Episode: From Reactive to Proactive:...

Today marks the end of Ibrahim Thiaw's six-and-a-half-year term as Executive Secretary of the UN Convention to Combat Desertification. In this special farewell episode of our podcast, Mr. Thiaw reflects on his extraordinary journey, from a village in Mauritania to some of the highest positions in the United Nations.“I never saw drought or desertification as statistics,” he says. 'I saw peo...

Ce podcast célébrant la Journée des peuples à l'occasion de la COP 16 explore comment autonomiser les communautés autochtones, les femmes et les jeunes pour un avenir plus durable. Hindou Oumarou Ibrahim fondatrice de l'Association des femmes et des peuples autochtones du Tchad (AFPAT), et Inna Modja ambassadrice de bonne volonté de la convention des Nations unies sur la lutte contre la désertific...

In this insightful conversation, Carlos Manuel Rodríguez , CEO and Chair of the Global Environment Facility (GEF) , and Louise Bake r, Managing Director of the UNNCD Global Mechanism, discuss the important role of finance in achieving land restoration and drought resilience goals and the paradigm shifts needed to fully implement the Convention by 2030. Key Takeaways: Bridging the financing gap to...

Baron Joseph Orr, Chief Scientist of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD), speaks about the critical role of science in building land resilience. The thematic day of the conference will focus on the intersection of science, technology, and innovation in addressing land degradation and drought resilience. Efforts are underway to bridge the gap between science and policy t...

Join Andrea Meza as she explores the role of governance in sustainable land management. From the empowerment of women and indigenous peoples to the importance of sub-national governments, she draws attention to the key strategies and actions needed to achieve land degradation neutrality goals. Learn about ⁠Governance Day ⁠ at ⁠UNCCD COP16⁠ , the impact of secure land rights, and the actions needed...

Join us for the first episode of our new podcast series 'On the Road to COP16', an insightful discussion on the importance of land restoration and the power of youth-led environmental movements. The discussion, led by Paula Padrino Valeila and Billie Dumaliang , highlights the critical role of nature-based solutions and private-sector engagement in tackling land degradation. Learn about inspiring...

In this enlightening episode of 'The UNCCD Podcast,' Lukwesa Burak sits down with UNCCD Goodwill Ambassador Inna Modja, who takes us on a captivating journey from her childhood in Mali and Ghana to her global advocacy against land degradation. Inna shares her personal experiences with the harsh realities of environmental degradation and its violent repercussions, especially on women and girls. She...

Ms. Thato Mokgadi, the Tomato Agriprenuer founder of Tsoo 13, from Botswana. She answers nine questions, from the key steps in starting a business to when and where to find and invest your money.

Mr. Bongani Simon Masuku, the Principal Secretary in the Ministry of Agriculture of the Kingdom of eSwatini, UNCCD National Focal Point, and the UNCCD SPI member /observer, discussing  land tenure, drought, and job opportunities in Africa

Ermias Betemariam, UNCCD SPI member provides his expertise as the Land Health Scientist of the World Agroforestry Centre. He also answers some of the questions that the audience might have on land and the involvement of the World Agroforestry Centre in helping and learning from farmers, governments, and civil organizations. More episodes coming soon

UNCCD SPI member  Graham von Maltitz discusses solutions for water availability, soil fertility, and climate change in Africa.