Sahara and Sahel Observatory
COP 17OUTCOMES
From Ulaanbaatar to action for resilient lands, stronger partnerships and a shared African voice.
Ulaanbaatar · Mongolia · 2026
UNCCDCOP 17POST-COP
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After Ulaanbaatar, let us continue the action
Drought remains an essential challenge for Africa. The work ahead must connect territorial action, regional cooperation and accessible finance before COP18.
“For Africa, which is already experiencing its effects on water, food security, economies and mobility, this work remains essential.” « Pour l'Afrique, qui en subit déjà les effets sur l'eau, la sécurité alimentaire, les économies et les mobilités, ce chantier reste essentiel. »
COP 17 in numbers
What to remember
Decisions become direction
Resilience moves closer to implementation
A focused reading of the decisions and discussions shaping land restoration, drought preparedness and resilient territories.
A continental voice in a global negotiation
At COP 17, Africa advanced a clear position: scale continental solutions, strengthen drought preparedness and connect knowledge to investment. Read the full analysis
Partnerships must connect ambition to delivery
A clear account of how investment, technical cooperation and shared knowledge can support implementation after COP 17.
Grand angle
Great Green Wall.
From vision to investment
This feature will trace the path from continental ambition to coordinated delivery, with attention to investment, regional integration and the contribution of OSS expertise.
Discover the featureTwo perspectivesOne regional ambition
Expert voices connect COP 17 outcomes with action across African territories.
Mustapha MimouniTechnology, information and remote sensing
“Resilience is not built with data alone. It relies on a coherent chain connecting risk knowledge, institutional decisions and investment on the ground.” Read Mustapha's perspective ↗
Abina Abdoulkarim BelloLand and biodiversity
“Data must inform decisions, decisions must guide investment, and investment must produce measurable results.” Read Karim's perspective ↗
Towards CBD COP 17
On the road to Yerevan.
One environmental agenda
Abir Ben Romdhane · Biodiversity
“This vision also opens the way to stronger alignment between the three Rio Conventions, supporting programmes that are more integrated and better adapted to the needs of African countries.” « Cette vision ouvre également la voie à une meilleure articulation entre les trois Conventions de Rio, afin de favoriser des programmes plus intégrés et mieux adaptés aux besoins des pays africains. »Read the Road to Yerevan perspective ↗
