COP lands negotiations on drought pact after African walkout

African nations' push for a binding drought protocol failed at COP land-use negotiations, with talks postponed two years, as climate finance and adaptation funding remain unresolved.

First covered Aug 28, 2026 · 9:32 AM PT · 1 article · no longer in the live window

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29d Climate Home News Despite African walkout, fractious land COP ends without drought deal — A strong push for a drought protocol by African countries failed in contentious talks, with negotiations postponed for another two years The post Despite…

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