PRESS RELEASE – SMALL ISLAND DEVELOPING STATES TO HOST PAVILION AT UNCCD COP FOR THE FIRST TIME ST. GEORGEβS, GRENADA- OCTOBER 28,2024 – This is a Historic moment for Small Island Developing States (SIDS) who are set to have their first pavilion at the Conference of the Parties (COP16) of the United Nations Convention to...
The PISLM for CSIDS is the only independent IGO with a mandate to help countries meet their obligations under the UNCCD and land and soil areas of the Barbados Programme of Action (BPOA)
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PISLM was indeed happy to support this event which recognises our Farmers and Agri-Stakeholders.πβ¨ This year's awards ceremony was a powerful reminder of our collective responsibility to protect the land and environment for future generations. The Partnership Initiative for Sustainable Land Management (PISLM) is leading the charge in promoting sustainable practices and Land Degradation Neutrality (LDN). Through two GEF-funded projects in Dominica, we're strengthening policies in agriculture and forestry, while working towards a climate-resilient future by 2030. Letβs unite for a sustainable and resilient agricultural sector! π±πͺ #SustainableLandManagement #LDN #ClimateAction #PISLM #ResilientFuture #Dominica #LandRestoration @followers @topfans ... See MoreSee Less
#alookback #lastweek at Cop16Riyadhππ§The role of institutions in effective drought management and response continues to be crucial in addressing both global and regional challenges. This issue was at the heart of a United Nations FAO (Food and Agriculture Organization) Side Event held on December 10, 2024, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, which focused on,β Integrated Planning and Institutional Coordination for Drought Management.β π±π€The event provided a valuable opportunity to discuss the future of drought management, institutional coordination and the role of countries and organizations in shaping resilient policies. Calvin James, Executive Director for the Partnership Initiative for Sustainable Land Management (PISLM), joined the discussion as one of the panelists, who shared insights from the Caribbean Small Island Developing States (CSIDS). As PISLM marks its 20th anniversary, this year, James highlighted the organizationβs transformation from a coordinating mechanism to an Inter-Governmental Organization. He emphasized the Caribbeanβs collective approach to drought management, underscoring the importance of regional cooperation to address shared challenges.πͺπΏ#OurLandOurFuture#COP16Riyadh #Sustainability#ClimateAction#GlobalChange #Riyadh2024 #GreenFuture#UNCCDCOP16 #UNited4Land #COP16#pislmcop16@Followers ... See MoreSee Less
ππ± Land Talks: Edgar Hunter on Sustainable Land Management in Dominica π±πJoin Edgar Hunter, Senior Technical Advisor at the Ministry of Environment, Rural Modernization and Kalinago Upliftment of Dominica, in the latest edition of Land Talks! He shares insights into the groundbreaking work completed in Dominica as part of two major projects under the Partnership Initiative for Sustainable Land Management (PISLM). These projects have made significant strides in tackling land degradation and promoting sustainable land management practices across the country. Tune in to learn about the impactful actions taken and the lessons learned in Dominica's journey toward environmental resilience. ππ§#SustainableLandManagement#landdegradation#PISLM#Dominica#ClimateAction#environment#LANDTALKS... See MoreSee Less