Milestone Signed by ECA and UNCCD on Climate Change

Abstract

The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) and the Secretariat of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification in Those Countries Experiencing Serious Drought and/or Desertification, particularly in Africa, (UNCCD) signed a Memorandum of Understanding aimed at enhancing collaboration in implementing the Convention. In this regard, both institutions will embark on a number of issues, including science, technology, knowledge management, capacity building, financing and technology transfer, advocacy, awareness raising and education.