India delivers formal statement at UNCCD CoP16 in Riyadh
On 3 December 2024, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav delivered India's formal statement at CoP16 of the UN Convention to Combat Desertification.
Summary
On 3 December 2024, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav delivered India's formal statement at the 16th Conference of the Parties (CoP16) of the UN Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD). He reaffirmed India's commitment under the Bonn Challenge to restore 26 million hectares of degraded land by 2030, of which more than 22.50 million hectares has been restored, and cited India's lead in launching the International Big Cat Alliance.
Key facts
- Date / place
- 3 Dec 2024, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
- Forum
- UNCCD CoP16
- Speaker
- Bhupender Yadav
- Bonn Challenge target
- 26 million ha of degraded land by 2030
- Restored so far
- Over 22.50 million ha
Practice MCQs 2 questions
Where was CoP16 of the UN Convention to Combat Desertification held, at which India delivered its formal statement on 3 December 2024?
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Correct answer: D — Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
PIB (3 Dec 2024): Bhupender Yadav delivered India's Formal Statement at the CoP16 of the UN Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
At UNCCD CoP16 on 3 December 2024, India reaffirmed its Bonn Challenge commitment to restore how much degraded land by 2030?
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Correct answer: B — 26 million hectares
PIB (3 Dec 2024): India reaffirmed its commitment under the Bonn Challenge of restoring 26 million hectares of degraded land by 2030, of which more than 22.50 million hectares has already been restored.