Opening Remarks: 

• Ms. Inger Andersen, Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations, Executive Director of UNEP, and EMG Chair
• Mr. Ibrahim Thaiw, Executive Secretary of the UNCCD

Closing Remarks: 

• Mr. Hossein Fadaei, Head, EMG Secretariat 
• Mr. Ibrahim Thaiw, Executive Secretary of the UNCCD

Recognizing the interconnectedness of land degradation, climate change, biodiversity loss, and pollution, this dialogue aims to explore integrated solutions to address these planetary crises holistically while advancing the Sustainable Development Goals. The outcomes of these discussions will guide future collaboration among UN entities, promote synergy across the Rio Conventions and other MEAs, and identify opportunities for collective action through the EMG framework.