The UN Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) Science-Policy Interface (SPI), which was renewed following a favorable evaluation and the endorsement of the 13th session of the Conference of the Parties (UNCCD COP 13), in September 2017, will now work with the scientific community to help countries plan for and implement Land Degradation Neutrality (LDN) interventions. It will further provide a scientific foundation for policy frameworks being developed for national drought planning, migration, sand and dust storms and gender equality responsiveness, and select appropriate approaches to measure and monitor carbon sequestration in managed soils. The SPI coordinates its work with other international panels and bodies to prevent duplication and maximize the collective efforts of the larger scientific community.

dates: 15-16 February 2018
venue: UN Campus, Platz der Vereinten Nationen 1
location: Bonn, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany
www: http://www2.unccd.int/news-events/7th-meeting-science-policy-interface