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REGIONAL WORKING GROUP

MENA

OBJECTIVES:

1

Knowledge & Heritage

  • Support youth-led research on land degradation, drought, and climate in MENA.
  • Highlight and promote traditional land and water practices across the region.
  • Share knowledge through bilingual platforms and regional learning spaces.
2

Regional Engagement

  • Connect MENA youth to co-lead local restoration and awareness initiatives.
  • Launch regional campaigns that reflect culture, identity, and climate challenges.
  • Collaborate with institutions to scale impact across communities.
3

Policy & Representation

  • Develop a youth position paper ahead of COP16 and regional Dialogues.
  • Provide Arabic-English toolkits to support youth in national policy spaces.
  • Advocate for youth seats in UNCCD and Arab environmental platforms.

WHO CAN JOIN?

Persons from MENA who reside in the MENA region, or currently live abroad, with a strong interest in land and environmental issues, and between 18 and 35 years of age.

CO-FACILITATORS:

Yasmine Ouali

Yasmine Ouali

Mohamed Alaa Eldin

Mohamed Alaa Eldin

Ready to engage?

<p>Join the UNCCD Youth Caucus as an individual or an organization and select MENA Working Group when filling in the form!</p>

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