Ibrahim Thiaw
@ibrahimthiaw
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United Nations Under-Secretary-General | @UNCCD Executive Secretary | Retweets do not = endorsement
Bonn, Germany
Joined July 2013
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, &
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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
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RT @AGFUNDProgram: HRH Prince Abdulaziz bin Talal Al Saud, Chairman of AGFUND’s Board of Directors, welcomed Mr. Ibrahim Thiaw, Executive S….
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RT @ipsnews: Drought is no longer a distant threat, says UNCCD's @ibrahimthiaw - It is here, escalating, and demands urgent global cooperat….
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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
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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 .
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RT @arabnews: @ibrahimthiaw @UNCCD #OPINION: When we restore land, we rebuild the foundation of a more secure, equitable & livable world fo….
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The signs are becoming harder to ignore. Crops are failing more often. Wells are yielding less water. Dust settles where food once grew. In many parts of the world, the land is growing tired — less
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RT @UNCCD: As we take stock of this year's #DesertificationandDroughtDay, one truth stands out: land restoration has the potential to unloc….
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RT @FAODG: 60% of land degradation affects agricultural land, impacting #FoodSecurity. We need to restore and manage land, soil & water sus….
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RT @PTIPrize: Today on #WorldDayToCombatDesertificationAndDrought we at the #Prince_Talal_International_Prize for Human Development, supp….
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RT @Planeta_Futuro: TRIBUNA | Urge restaurar tierras para la paz y el desarrollo: los efectos combinados de la degradación del suelo y la s….
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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
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RT @antonioguterres: Humanity is degrading land at an alarming rate, costing the global economy nearly $880 billion every year. Repairing….
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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),
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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. 🙏.
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RT @ONU_fr: Chaque seconde, l’équivalent de quatre terrains de football en terre saine se dégrade. Mardi, Journée mondiale de lutte contr….
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Happy #DesertificationAndDroughtDay 2025!. Healthy land is the foundation of peace, human dignity, and a sustainable future. When we restore land, we restore life, and unlock a world of opportunity. 🇨🇴 Grateful to Colombia for leading this year’s global celebration. #UNited4Land
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