Indicate which actions have been carried out to implement this Resolution :
Capacity-building
Convene stakeholders/Networking
Education/Communication/Raising awareness
Field activities
Fundraising
Policy influencing/advocacy
Scientific/technical activities
Describe the results/achievements of the actions taken:
The first updated Rangeland Map published in 2020 that places rangeland as covering 54% of the terrestrial surface play an important role in bringing grasslands and rangelands into global focus as important biomes.
The Grassland Savannah Rangeland (GSR) coalition was proposed during the COP15 by parties of the UNCCD following a series of meetings held in 2020 and 2021. This coalition is the first global platform that will address issues of grasslands and rangelands which will include to develop a better global profile, addressing degradation drivers and impacts and mobilize global action through influencing policies, mobilizing funds and people. This coalition will be instrumental in ensuring that grasslands and rangelands are recognized and targeted for restoration within the UNCCD, CBD and UNFCCC.
What challenges/obstacles have been encountered in the implementation of this Resolution and how were they overcome :
There is still limited investments in grassland restoration globally and although they there is overwhelming evidence on the importance of drylands, decision-makers are not paying enough attention to their sustainable management which is leading to increased vulnerability in these systems which is exacerbated by climate change.
Briefly describe what future actions are needed for the implementation of this Resolution:
Research - more information needs to be collected to establish the state of global rangeland and where priority action needs to be taken
Policy influencing and advocacy - through capacity building and better communication to decision-makers to pay attention to grasslands especially when developing restoration policies and actions
Investment - The gap of investment in restoration can be bridged by harnessing the participation of private sector. The knowledge and guidelines on private sector engagement will be key to achieving impact.
Are these actions planned for yet:
