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Title:

Assessed contribution – United Nations Convention to combat desertification - 2024

Agreement Number:

7464466 P012166001

Agreement Value:

$321,405.39

Agreement Date:

Jan 2, 2025 - Mar 31, 2025

Description:

This assessed contribution represents Canada’s annual support to the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD). The UNCCD uses these funds and other members’ funding to achieve its mandate. The UNCCD is the sole international legally binding framework addressing desertification, land degradation, and drought (DLDD). The UNCCD aims to combat desertification and mitigate the effects of drought in countries experiencing sever drought and desertification, particularly in Africa, through practical actions at all levels. The Convention seeks to improve the living conditions of people in drylands, lessen the impacts of drought, and promote sustainable land management.

Organization:

Global Affairs Canada

Expected Results:

The expected outcomes as stated by the UNCCD include: (1) increased international awareness of the importance of addressing DLDD; (2) increased advocacy efforts to have the Convention recognized as the global focal point for DLDD; and (3) enhanced strategic advisory services provided to developing countries on investments aligned with the Convention.

Location:

Bonn, DE 53153

Reference Number:

064-2024-2025-Q4-00182

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Business Number:

3200000000000

Recipient Type:

Not-for-profit organization or charity

Recipient's Legal Name:

UNCCD - United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification

Federal Riding Name:

Not Coded

Federal Riding Number:

Program:

UN Con. to Combat Desertification - IAE

Program Purpose:

Con. NU contre la désertification - IAE