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New Delhi conference to be a turning point : UNCCD head

By Ajeet Jha
Ankara 18 Jun (UNI) United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) is hopeful about it's next Conference of Parties to be held in New Delhi this September, where it is planning to pitch for involving private sector in land restoration by allowing them long term rights over land. Ibrahim Thiaw, Executive Secretary, UNCCD said that land tenure and drought are going to be two focal points he would like to be discussed in New Delhi. "This is the 14th session of COP on the UNCCD after the 25 years of existence. It is a turning point of the convention. My expectation is to have great discussion about land tenure," said the topmost UNCCD official.
Mr. Thiaw, speaking to media on the sidelines of global observance programme on World Day to Combat Desertification, said that land restoration cannot be left in hands of governments alone.
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