this note aims to explain the importance of effective collective water management in increasing the resilience of agricultural production in arid and semi-arid areas. It should help to strengthen the arguments that civil society representatives will be able to put forward at COP17 of the UNCCD.

This note aims to shed light on the transition to agroecology in agricultural systems. It should help strengthen the arguments that civil society representatives can put forward at COP17 of the UNCCD.

CARI is publishing three notes deciphering the negotiations of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification. These notes are intended for participants in the Désertif’actions programme, and more broadly for CSOs who follow and want to influence the UNCCD.