AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoCOP17 Health Link: A UN/FAO report presented in Ulaanbaatar warns that more than half of the world’s soils are in poor condition, threatening food supplies and biodiversity, and says proven soil-health measures aren’t being adopted fast enough—urging a shift from “soil exploitation” to “soil stewardship.” Rangeland-to-Health Warning: A Sudanese delegate at COP17 warned that land degradation is eroding agricultural output, raising the risk of disease as livelihoods collapse. Implementation Push: UNCCD officials and partners framed COP17 as an “implementation-focused” conference, stressing that rangelands are not “wasteland” but key to food security and drought resilience. Local Greenbelt Safety: Ulaanbaatar moved to revoke land-use rights for 407 plots in greenbelt areas after inspections found blocked access and missing emergency routes, raising fire/flood risks. Healthy Lifestyles Drive: “Wellfest Mongolia” launched to promote active living and healthier nutrition through monthly events and health education, backed by multiple sponsors. Tech for Land Monitoring: The Pokrovsky Carbon Polygon says it’s ready to transfer carbon monitoring and carbon-farming technologies to Mongolian partners after COP17.
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