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Cities in arid regions are leading efforts to combat #desertification and restore ecosystems through #NatureBasedSolutions. At COP16Riyadh, experts discussed strategies to transform urban landscapes and tackle #climatechange and #urbanization challenges. Moderated by Stefania Romano, the session highlighted: - #NatureBasedSolutions that are transforming urban landscapes while promoting equity and environmental restoration. - Effective frameworks to minimize trade-offs and increase investment in urban #landrestoration. - The importance of #collaboration in fostering sustainable urban development and climate adaptation. With contributions from distinguished speakers, including Francesco Corvaro, yunus Arikan, Regina Orvananos, Aziz Niane, Hemanshou Kat, and Graham A Young. Congratulations to all speakers and attendees for fostering a productive dialogue. UN Environment Programme, UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration, UN Convention to Combat Desertification, Ministero dell'Ambiente e della Sicurezza Energetica, ICLEI, UN-Habitat (United Nations Human Settlements Programme), ICARDA; International Center for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas, International Forestry Students' Association (IFSA), IFLA AFRICA (Landscape architecture) #COP16 #UrbanRestoration #RioConventions #ClimateAction #ResilientCities

Delighted to have participated in #Fashion4Land at COP16Riyadh! Liliana Annovazzi-Jakab, UNECE/FAO Forests, shared how #woodbasedfibers are revolutionizing #sustainablefashion while protecting #land and ecosystems. "They can make a difference without causing deforestation — the key is sustainable forest management, planting before harvesting and ensuring a continuous cycle with mixed forests, not monoculture," she emphasized. Glad to have also heard from other inspiring speakers and panelists who brought diverse perspectives on how the #fashionindustry can become more sustainable and land-friendly. UN Convention to Combat Desertification, UN Environment Programme, Sustainable Fibre Alliance, United Nations Economic Commission for Europe, European Commission, Inger Andersen

We are grateful to M Eng. Ahmad Alanazi, Director of المركز الوطني لتنمية الغطاء النباتي ومكافحة التصحر NCVC, for his insightful keynote on the Saudi national greening programme. His perspective on implementing #urbanforestry at a national scale has been instrumental in framing our discussions on the role of #trees in dry #cities. A special thank you to Liliana Annovazzi-Jakab, Chief of UNECE/FAO Forests, for her impactful opening remarks, emphasizing the crucial role of urban trees as #NatureBasedSolutions for drylands, setting the tone for our side event at COP16Riyadh. #DryLandsGreenCities #UNCCD #TreesinDryCitiesCoalition

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The COP16Riyadh side event "#DryLands, #GreenCities" is now shifting focus to #financing #urbanforestry in dry cities to meet local, national, and global goals. Discussions are highlighting innovative #financing models such as blended finance, #PublicPrivatePartnerships, and #climatefinance mechanisms, emphasizing the importance of collaboration between #cities, #governments, and financial institutions to secure long-term investments. A big thank you to our panelists for sharing their expertise on financing sustainable #urbanforestry in drylands: Bilal Qteshat, Daouda Ndiaye, Felipe O. #UNCCDCOP16 #LandRestoration Islamic Development Bank (IsDB), European Investment Bank (EIB)

Happening now at COP16Riyadh! At our side event, Dry Lands, Green Cities: United for Urban Land Restoration, experts are tackling critical questions: 1) How can #urbanforestry be integrated into National Action Plans, Nationally Determined Contributions, and municipal policies to build #resilience in arid cities? 2) What #policy tools, incentives, and #governance structures effectively prioritize and fund urban forestry at all levels? With insights from leaders, including Ministero dell'Ambiente e della Sicurezza Energetica, Ministério do Meio Ambiente e Mudança do Clima, Ministerio de Ambiente y Desarrollo Sostenible, United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA), and United Cities and Local Governments (UCLG), this discussion is shaping the future of sustainable #cities in #drylands. Thank you to the panelists for sharing valuable insights and driving the conversation on sustainable urban land restoration: Francesco Corvaro, Iara Bueno Giacomini, Carlos Eduardo Correa Escaf, Carol Chouchani Cherfane, Firdaous Oussidhoum. And thank you Stefania Romano Transformative Urban Nature Action Coordinator, for expertly moderating and guiding the conversation. #UNCCDCOP16 #ClimateAction #LandRestoration

Excited to contribute to the conversation on how #wood-based fibers are revolutionizing #sustainablefashion while protecting #land and ecosystems, with Liliana Annovazzi-Jakab Section Chief of the ECE/FAO Joint Office, speaking at today’s #Fashion4Land event. Join us in room MET-24 today at 18:00 AST! COP16Riyadh #UNCCDCOP16 #Fashion4Land #forestfibers #MMCF

Scaling urban forestry for #climateresilient cities in drylands. Join us tomorrow at COP16Riyadh for an insightful session on "Dry Lands, Green Cities: United for Urban Land Restoration." 4 December 2024 | 15:30–17:00 AST | MET-01 Blue zone This session will explore how #urbanforestry and #NatureBasedSolutions are essential for #landrestoration, enhancing #climateresilience, and promoting #biodiversity in dry #cities and arid regions. Key topics we will cover include: - Scaling #urbanforestry to enhance ecosystem services and foster urban sustainability - Integrating #NatureBasedSolutions into national policies to achieve #climate and restoration goals - Innovative funding models to support #urbangreening projects - Building cross-sector collaboration for effective urban #land restoration Don’t miss the opportunity to contribute to the future of sustainable, resilient urban landscapes in some of the world’s most vulnerable regions. Full programme available at: bit.ly/3ZtSr9K

Just released: "Circularity Concepts in the Pulp and Paper Industry" As #paper products become more complex, ensuring they stay in the material loop requires a deep understanding of the link between design, production, and end-of-life management. Key Insights: - The critical role of designing for #recycling to maintain high-quality recovered paper. - How the pulp and paper industry is leading the way in recycling within the #forest-based sector. - A closer look at resource optimization efforts, from reducing #water to lowering #energy consumption. - The growing importance of circular design, driving higher recycling rates and enabling the creation of higher-value products from side-streams. This study provides a deep dive into the pulp and paper value chain, showcasing initiatives that are advancing #sustainability and #circularity in the sector: https://lnkd.in/eWyE92rn #CircularEconomy #PulpAndPaper United Nations Economic Commission for Europe, FAO

Happening today! Join us online at 3pm (CET) for the launch of the latest publication from #UNECE and FAO: "Circularity Concepts in the Pulp and Paper Industry" Discover how the #pulp and #paper industry is advancing #sustainability through innovative circular #design and #recycling efforts that are shaping the future of the industry. Don’t miss this opportunity to explore the industry's role in driving #circularity and resource optimization! Last chance to register: bit.ly/4fPs8jK #circulareconomy United Nations Economic Commission for Europe