ESCWA and ESCAP through their respective centers co-lead the working group on regional collaboration of the UN Coalition on Sand and Dust Storms. In this context, APDIM and ACCCP, with the collaboration of the other Coalition members including the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) and Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), organized a webinar on “Enhancing Understanding and Expanding Inter-regional and Regional Cooperation on Sand and Dust Storms” on 7 July 2021.

Outcomes:

• Deepening understanding on the component of the risk of sand and dust storms: hazard, vulnerability, and resilience.
• Showcasing examples of transboundary cooperation from around the world.
• Enhancing collaboration among actors.
• Identifying possible areas for joint activities and studies across regions.

Additional information available on the following links:  

https://www.unescwa.org/events/enhancing-understanding-and-expanding-inter-regional-and-regional-cooperation-sand-and-dust

https://apdim.unescap.org/knowledge-hub/webinar-enhancing-understanding-and-expanding-inter-regional-and-regional-cooperat

https://youtu.be/kMr7CQB8qJQ