Williams calls for greater financing to tackle drought, land degradation at UNCCD COP17
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September 1, 2026
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — Minister of State in the Ministry of Local Government Delroy Williams is calling for increased financing and stronger action to address drought, land degradation, water security and other environmental challenges affecting small island developing states such as Jamaica.
Williams represented Jamaica at the 17th session of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD COP17), held in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, from August 17 to 28, 2026.
He said Jamaica’s participation in the convention was critical, given the growing impact of drought, land degradation and water insecurity on the country.
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