Concerned at the adverse economic effects of the serious drought being experienced by the Republic of Somalia

United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification in Those Countries Experiencing Serious Drought and or Desertification, particularly in Africa

Gravely concerned at the magnitude of the recurrent drought, which affects millions owing to the serious crop failures in drought prone parts of the country that have weak infrastructures and low development capacities,

Concerned by the recurrent drought, which still affects millions owing to the serious crop failures in drought prone parts of the country and the pastoralist areas that have weak infrastructures and low development capacities,

Concerned by the recurrent drought, which still affects millions owing to the serious crop failures in drought prone parts of the country and the pastoralist areas that have weak infrastructures and low development capacities,

Noting with concern the prevailing serious drought situation in the Horn of Africa, in particular the affected areas of Somalia,

Noting with serious concern the threat, as a result of this drought, of a serious negative impact on the Somali economy, and in particular on the pastoral economy and social support systems,

Noting with serious concern that the current four year drought in Somalia threatens the lives of Somali nomads as well as livestock,

(g) Implementation of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification in Those Countries Experiencing Serious Drought and or Desertification, Particularly in Africa

(g) Implementation of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification in Those Countries Experiencing Serious Drought and or Desertification, Particularly in Africa

(g) Implementation of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification in Those Countries Experiencing Serious Drought and or Desertification, Particularly in Africa

Gravely concerned at the magnitude of the current drought, which may affect up to fifteen million people owing to the serious crop failures in drought prone parts of the country that have weak infrastructures and low development capacities,

Noting with serious concern that the current drought in some parts of Somalia threatens the lives of Somali nomads as well as livestock,

59 235. Implementation of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification in Those Countries Experiencing Serious Drought and or Desertification, Particularly in Africa

60 201. Implementation of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification in Those Countries Experiencing Serious Drought and or Desertification, Particularly in Africa

61 202. Implementation of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification in Those Countries Experiencing Serious Drought and or Desertification, Particularly in Africa

Although flooding is a very serious concern, some of this rainfall will likely be beneficial since the Southwest is currently experiencing drought conditions.

55 204. Implementation of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification in those Countries Experiencing Serious Drought and or Desertification, particularly in Africa

56 196. Implementation of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification in those Countries Experiencing Serious Drought and or Desertification, particularly in Africa

Mindful that Afghanistan is highly vulnerable to natural disasters and that some parts of its territory continue to be affected by serious drought,

57 259. Implementation of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification in those Countries Experiencing Serious Drought and or Desertification, particularly in Africa

58 242. Implementation of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification in Those Countries Experiencing Serious Drought and or Desertification, Particularly in Africa

Mindful that Afghanistan is highly vulnerable to natural disasters and that some parts of its territory continue to be affected by serious drought,

62 193. Implementation of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification in Those Countries Experiencing Serious Drought and or Desertification, Particularly in Africa

Sustainable development implementation of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification in Those Countries Experiencing Serious Drought and or Desertification, Particularly in Africa

Sustainable development implementation of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification in Those Countries Experiencing Serious Drought and or Desertification, Particularly in Africa

Sustainable development implementation of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification in Those Countries Experiencing Serious Drought and or Desertification, Particularly in Africa

(g) Implementation of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification in Those Countries Experiencing Serious Drought and or Desertification, Particularly in Africa (continued)

58 242 Implementation of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification in Those Countries Experiencing Serious Drought and or Desertification, Particularly in Africa

Draft resolution on implementation of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification in Those Countries Experiencing Serious Drought and or Desertification, Particularly in Africa

Draft resolution II Implementation of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification in Those Countries Experiencing Serious Drought and or Desertification, Particularly in Africa

Combat desertification by supporting the implementation of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification in Those Countries Experiencing Serious Drought and or Desertification, Particularly in Africa

(e) Implementation of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification in Those Countries Experiencing Serious Drought and or Desertification, Particularly in Africa (continued) (A 59 197)

The United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification in Those Countries Experiencing Serious Drought and or Desertification, Particularly in Africa was a useful tool to combat poverty.

Combat desertification by supporting the implementation of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification in those Countries Experiencing Serious Drought and or Desertification, Particularly in Africa

21 1 Land degradation support for the implementation of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification in Those Countries Experiencing Serious Drought and or Desertification, Particularly in Africa

58 242 Implementation of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification in Those Countries Experiencing Serious Drought and or Desertification, Particularly in Africa (subprogrammes 1, 8 and 9)

(g) Implementation of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification in Those Countries Experiencing Serious Drought and or Desertification, Particularly in Africa (continued) (A 60 169 and 171)

Recalling also the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification in Those Countries Experiencing Serious Drought and or Desertification, Particularly in Africa,United Nations, Treaty Series, vol. 1954, No. 33480.

Concerned that Malawi continues to face natural catastrophes such as drought, floods and heavy rains, causing serious crop failure, loss of life and extensive damage to property and infrastructure,

To combat desertification, the international community must support and implement the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification in Those Countries Experiencing Serious Drought and or Desertification, Particularly in Africa.7

While acknowledging the various serious crises in other parts of the world, I would like to focus on the drought induced food insecurity situation in a number of SADC countries.

Noting with serious concern the threat, as a result of this drought, of an imminent collapse of the Somali economy, and in particular of the pastoral economy and social support systems,

Facilitator, Mr. Paul Lolo (Nigeria), under agenda item 52 (g) (Implementation of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification in Those Countries Experiencing Serious Drought and or Desertification, Particularly in Africa)

Facilitator, Mr. Paul Lolo (Nigeria), under agenda item 52 (g) (Implementation of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification in Those Countries Experiencing Serious Drought and or Desertification, Particularly in Africa)