UNEP chief calls for land protection focus at COP16 Mongolia summit

Inger Andersen argues that safeguarding land can address climate vulnerabilities and drive innovation, positioning it as a key topic for discussion at the upcoming UN climate conference.

First covered Aug 21, 2026 · 3:16 AM PT · 1 article · no longer in the live window

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36d Climate Home News How safeguarding land protects our future — We can turn our growing vulnerability into a source of innovation and hope at COP17 in Mongolia, writes UNEP executive director Inger Andersen The post How…

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