"Mama, how big is the sea?" It’s a question that breaks your heart when you know the answer. But sometimes, the most profound stories are told in silence. The sea doesn't roar anymore, it whispers. 🎥 Watch @Innamodja's "Whispers of the Aral Sea" https://t.co/wEUnXsIIDJ

Francis Asamoah, a wildlife researcher from #Ghana 🇬🇭, is at #CRIC23 as a @theGEF–sponsored youth delegate. In his GEF Voices interview, he shares insights from his work in ecology and science communication, and why his advice is to “start where you are.” https://t.co/mYZxJtYJUu

How can Panama tackle land degradation, drought, and desertification?🌱 That’s the focus of the @UNCCD #CRIC23 this week, bringing together 196 countries, citizens, youth, and volunteers.

#CRIC23 delegates adopted a seven-part report corresponding to the main agenda items To the dismay of many, the agenda items on science weren't discussed as the Russian Federation objected to exclusion of their scientific expert “for political reasons” https://t.co/Ldd7GEN9C9

Huge congrats to our very own #LandHero, @GraceMagnyFokam, for making the @Forbes 30 Under 30 list in AI! Through Folia Technologies, she’s using AI to fight crop disease and boost food security. A perfect example of how tech can serve the Earth. https://t.co/BR8IwvXFG4

How healthy soil and land create solid ground for global resilience. The ground beneath our feet holds the power to repair broken systems and to nourish life for generations to come. We must recognize soil as a cornerstone of global resilience. https://t.co/5zs4uI8CyU @wef

Country progress on Land Degradation Neutrality (#LDN) programmes was the focus at @UNCCD #CRIC23 Panama showcased their Nature Pledge as an integrated planning, monitoring and financing model that breaks down silos of the three Rio Conventions Read ➡️ https://t.co/JvgFBt0xgj

On the eve of the #WorldSoilDay, as UNCCD CRIC23 continues its work in Panama 🇵🇦, we are reminded that every ha of restored soil can boost yields, store carbon and bring degraded land back to life for people and nature. #UNited4Land

Nearly one-third of #CRIC23 @UNVolunteers are between 18 and 20. Volunteering is how young people listen, are heard, and take action. 🙌🏾 Today we share Guadalupe’s message to her generation. 💙 @UNCCD #IVY2026

Clean, cleaner, @UNBonn campus! Ahead of tomorrow's #IVD2025, colleagues from UNV, @UNFCCC, @UNEP, @UNESCO, @WHO, @UNCCD, and more came together for a campus cleanup! A small act for a big goal and a reminder that #EveryContributionMatters💙

📊 Durante la tercera jornada en la #CRIC23, Paraguay y FAO juntaron fuerzas para presentar un proyecto hacia el mejoramiento del monitoreo de la degradación de las tierras y preparación de los informes #CNULCD con ejemplos de Paraguay, República Dominicana y Perú.

Counting down to the 2026 International Volunteer Year!! Grateful to @yasminefoud, Executive Secretary of @UNCCD, for meeting with the #CRIC23 @UNVolunteers and wishing us a happy, giving, blessing #IVD2026 🇵🇦💙🫶

What an inspiring morning at #CRIC23! We launched the Pillar 2 Online Course on Drought Risk & Impact Assessment-developed by @UNCCD, @FloodDroughtMgt, GWP & global experts. Session reflected on 20 years of #drought lessons & the future of risk-based resilience. @IDOS_research

We met today with UNCCD Executive Secretary Dr. Yasmin Fouad to push forward youth empowerment and awareness for land restoration. 🌍 We emphasized the need for stronger synergies between land 🏞️, biodiversity 🐝& climate 🌀, sharing grassroots examples of conflicts between the

🌱 Tomorrow at #CRIC23, we launch Pillar 2 - Vulnerability and Impact Assessment of the Integrated #DroughtManagement Course developed by @WMO and GWP, under the @FloodDroughtMgt Programmes. Session by @UNCCD, GWP, and WMO. #UNited4Land

🌎En Ciudad de Panamá 🇵🇦 la FAO participa en la 23ª sesión del Comité para la Revisión de la Implementación de la Convención (#CRIC23). Durante 5 días, se impulsan soluciones y alianzas para restaurar tierras y enfrentar la sequía.

@UNCCD @FAOLandWater @theGEF @WMO En la segunda jornada de #CRIC23, FAO y socios presentaron el nuevo proyecto GEF-8 sobre gobernanza de la tenencia y equidad de género en derechos de la tierra para el alcance del NDT. Delegados y aliados compartieron sus futuras contribuciones para impulsar este objetivo común.

I am grateful to connect with the @UNCCD at #CRIC23 🇵🇦 and advocate for youth multilateral engagement and increased investment in Al-enabled climate solutions. I also joined a closed dialogue with Executive Secretary Yassmine Fouad on how @UNCCD can better support young leaders.

“I myself had the greatest experience with a UN Volunteer. Victoria was always there, helping me with everything that needed to be done.” @yasminefoud Grateful to you for being here with the #CRIC23 @UNVolunteers, to greet them, support them, and stand with them.

The #CRIC23 Volunteer Team is in action! 💥 Hear directly from @UNVolunteers about who they are, what they do, and what drives them as they support the UN Convention to Combat Desertification in #Panama.