Ibrahim Thiaw
@ibrahimthiaw
United Nations Under-Secretary-General | @UNCCD Executive Secretary | Retweets do not = endorsement
#OPINION: When we restore land, we rebuild the foundation of a more secure, equitable & livable world for all, writes @ibrahimthiaw of @UNCCD arab.news/nxb5w
Sad news indeed. Sir David Nabbaro was a great man with big heart. We present our condolences to his family and his friends.
We mourn the loss of a friend and colleague. Sir David Nabbaro put the health of people and the planet at the heart of his life's work. Unwavering in your commitment to social justice, you inspired us to face hard truths with urgent action. From pandemics to food systems—we…
At #AMCENat40, I urged Africa to write its own narrative on environmental finance! With < 5% global funding reaching Africa & < 3% renewable energy investment, a shift is vital. Land restoration is key: it's an investment in fighting forced migration, fostering peace, &…
It's quite a story. In just three years, the partnership between @UNCCD and @AGFUNDProgram led by HRH Abdulaziz bin Talal Al-Saud and Dr. Nasser Alkahtani, has grown into a solid and impressive array of impactful programs. We are grateful for the support. #UNited4Land
HRH Prince Abdulaziz bin Talal Al Saud, Chairman of AGFUND’s Board of Directors, welcomed Mr. Ibrahim Thiaw, Executive Secretary of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD), at AGFUND’s headquarters, as part of his farewell visit marking the end of his…
HRH Prince Abdulaziz bin Talal Al Saud, Chairman of AGFUND’s Board of Directors, welcomed Mr. Ibrahim Thiaw, Executive Secretary of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD), at AGFUND’s headquarters, as part of his farewell visit marking the end of his…
The @UNCCD deeply mourns the passing of His Excellency, Muhammadu Buhari, former President of the Federal Republic of #Nigeria. He was a committed advocate in the global effort to combat desertification, land degradation, and drought. Throughout his presidency, he showed ongoing…
Drought is no longer a distant threat, says UNCCD's @ibrahimthiaw - It is here, escalating, and demands urgent global cooperation. When energy, food, and water all go at once, societies start to unravel. That’s the new normal we need to be ready for ipsnews.net/2025/07/multi-…
New @UNCCD "#DroughtHotspots" report, released today, provides the sobering evidence. It shows how the convergence of water scarcity, food shortages, and energy crises can unravel the fabric of societies. This is the new normal we need to be ready for. The report is a call to…
A major step forward: this week, the governance framework for the Riyadh Global Drought Resilience Partnership (#RGDRP) was finalized. This puts the initiative, launched at @Cop16Riyadh, firmly in orbit. #UNited4Land @MEWA_KSA unccd.int/news-stories/s…
Happening Now: Global partners meet in Cologne, Germany, to launch the #Riyadh Global #Drought Resilience Partnership's operational framework. Announced at @Cop16Riyadh in Dec 2024, this is a major step to shift countries from crisis response to proactive drought preparedness.
As we take stock of this year's #DesertificationandDroughtDay, one truth stands out: land restoration has the potential to unlock a trillion-dollar economy, deliver jobs, support food + water security and build climate resilience. Now is the time to turn ambition into action.
60% of land degradation affects agricultural land, impacting #FoodSecurity. We need to restore and manage land, soil & water sustainably to increase food production, conserve ecosystems & strengthen climate resilience. #DesertificationAndDroughtDay #United4Land #4Betters
Today on #WorldDayToCombatDesertificationAndDrought we at the #Prince_Talal_International_Prize for Human Development, support projects that fight desertification and promote sustainable solutions to drought. ✨ Every corner of land we bring back to life takes us closer to a…
TRIBUNA | Urge restaurar tierras para la paz y el desarrollo: los efectos combinados de la degradación del suelo y la sequía cuestan a la economía mundial tres veces más que la ayuda oficial al desarrollo ✍️@ibrahimthiaw elpais.com/planeta-futuro…
Humanity is degrading land at an alarming rate, costing the global economy nearly $880 billion every year. Repairing the damage can reduce poverty, create jobs, safeguard water supplies & protect food production. Let’s act now to heal land, seize opportunities & improve lives.
TODAY is #DesertificationAndDroughtDay! What do you see when you look at the land? For us, it's hope. It's the power to #RestoreTheLand and #UnlockOpportunities for everyone. This powerful video, with the compelling voiceover by our Land Hero Billie Dumaliang (@MasungiGeo),…
Thank you @ASteiner for your incredible contribution to the @UN, to @UNDP and to the world! Looking forward to a next journey!
It is with profound gratitude that I say ‘thank you and goodbye’ today to my colleagues in @UNDP and the @UN family. It has been my honour to be part of this incredible organization for the last 8 years. 🙏 go.undp.org/U2Q
Chaque seconde, l’équivalent de quatre terrains de football en terre saine se dégrade. Mardi, Journée mondiale de lutte contre la désertification & la sécheresse, @unccd appelle à la restauration des terres à grande échelle. un.org/fr/observances…