{"id":49422,"date":"2023-12-04T10:42:25","date_gmt":"2023-12-04T10:42:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/commonwealth-unveils-framework-to-help-countries-implement-living-lands-charter\/"},"modified":"2023-12-04T10:43:48","modified_gmt":"2023-12-04T10:43:48","slug":"commonwealth-unveils-framework-to-help-countries-implement-living-lands-charter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/commonwealth-unveils-framework-to-help-countries-implement-living-lands-charter\/","title":{"rendered":"Commonwealth unveils framework to help countries implement Living Lands Charter"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Commonwealth Secretariat unveiled the Living Lands Charter Implementation Framework at a high-level event on 3 December 2023 in Dubai, organised alongside the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change Conference (COP28).<\/p>\n

The event comes after extensive consultations with Commonwealth countries since the adoption of the Living Lands Charter last year. It offered Commonwealth leaders, ministers, and development partners an opportunity to learn about the framework, share country experiences and foster collaboration on land issues.<\/p>\n

Speakers, including Prime Minister Robert Abela of Malta; Ibrahim Thiaw, Executive Secretary of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD); and David Cooper, Acting Executive Secretary of the Convention on Biological Diversity, expressed their support for the framework during the event.<\/p>\n

{{\u2018A giant leap forward\u2019}}<\/p>\n

Opening the event, the Commonwealth Secretary-General, Patricia Scotland, said: \u201cOur Commonwealth encompasses a quarter of the world\u2019s land area and is home to a third of the world\u2019s mega-biodiverse countries. More than 400 endemic species are found in our small island states. <\/p>\n

\u201cThe impact of climate change is increasingly severe across our countries. Food insecurity is increasing. Soil is depleting. The sheer scale of these challenges compels us to lead with bold action.\u201d<\/p>\n

She added: \u201cWith this implementation framework, we are taking a giant leap forward. It will leverage the combined strength of the Commonwealth through thematic action working groups \u2013 learning from each other and spurring one another on towards systems change and a better future for all.\u201d<\/p>\n

The framework takes a system-wide approach towards implementing the Living Lands Charter through five thematic action areas: climate-resilient agriculture for food security; soil and water conservation; sustainable green cover and biodiversity; carbon neutral and climate-resilient livestock rearing and animal husbandry; and indigenous and local people for climate-resilient development.<\/p>\n

{{Champion countries}}<\/p>\n

Several countries have taken the initiative to lead in crucial areas of action: Guyana has stepped forward to champion initiatives focused on sustainable green cover and biodiversity. <\/p>\n

Kenya has committed to spearheading action on climate-resilient agriculture with a primary emphasis on ensuring food security. Meanwhile, Malta has positioned itself to lead efforts in the conservation of soil and water. <\/p>\n

Within each thematic area, the Commonwealth will offer extensive support to countries to achieve their commitments. <\/p>\n

This support entails mobilising resources for implementation, conducting analyses for policymaking, facilitating institutional governance, offering capacity-building assistance, and generating knowledge for member countries. <\/p>\n

{{\u2018An urgent priority\u2019}}<\/p>\n

Prime Minister Abela said: \u201cThe world is experiencing a planetary crisis, addressing climate change, protecting biodiversity, and nurturing ecological restoration of our land has become an urgent priority for all Commonwealth members.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are here to renew our commitment to work together towards the same through the Living Lands Charter. We hope that our experience inspires Commonwealth countries facing similar tough challenges.\u201d<\/p>\n

UNCCD Executive Secretary Ibrahim Thiaw said: \u201cLand degradation is affecting 3.2 billion people. Most of those affected are in the Commonwealth because of the diversity of its members.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cThe biggest threat to security in the world today is environmental destruction,\u201d he added. \u201cWe must be clear that living lands is not only about a sector or a line ministry but also about entire nations and livelihoods.\u201d<\/p>\n

The implementation framework has been developed in response to a mandate from the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in June 2022.<\/p>\n

The Secretariat for the three Rio Conventions welcomed the framework and expressed confidence in its ability to help countries achieve targets set out in the Paris Agreement, the Global Biodiversity Framework and the UNCCD Strategic Plan for Land Degradation Neutrality.<\/p>\n

The framework\u2019s launch coincides with the Emirates Declaration on Sustainable Agriculture, Resilient Food Systems, and Climate Action.<\/p>\n

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