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The UNCCD aims to combat desertification and mitigate the effects of drought in countries experiencing serious drought and/or desertification, particularly in Africa, through effective actions at all levels, supported by international co-operation and partnership arrangements, in the framework of an integrated approach which is consistent with »Agenda 21, with a view to contributing to the achievements of sustainable development in affected areas.

 
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1 Brief on the UNCCD
2 UNCCD and DESIRE study sites
 
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European Commission, 
Global Change and 
Ecosystem.
 
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