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As much as 40% of land on the planet is turning into a desert and 3.2 billion people already suffer the consequences. UN Convention to Combat Desertification met for another COP conference in the capital of Mongolia, Ulaanbaatar. Mongolia itself is severely hit by desertification with 77% of its territory affected and Gobi desert spreading. From the beginning the organisers appealed to the delegations of the 197 signatories of the convention to go beyond declarations and find tangible solutions for the programs to make land green.

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[–] lemmy_outta_here@lemmy.world 14 points 2 days ago (1 children)

Wow. 1.3 billion.

For perspective, my government just pledged 4.7 billion dollars for new railcars. My country represents 0.5% of the population of Earth.

Even if countries keep their pledge, 1.3B is a joke.

[–] NotSteve_@lemmy.ca 3 points 2 days ago (1 children)

Yeah... if you're referring to the new railcars in Canada, damn were those ever needed but still, yeah...

[–] lemmy_outta_here@lemmy.world 4 points 2 days ago

Yeah, I am happy about the railcars and I think investing in rail is a legitimate way to fight climate change. I just take issue with the size of the Green Investment Pledge. All countries need to do more - especially rich ones like Canada.