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June 17, 2026
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Kindiki calls for global action to combat land degradation

Kindiki calls for global action to combat land degradation

The event was held under the theme, “Rangelands: Recognize, Respect, Restore.”..

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Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has called for intensified global action to combat land degradation, emphasizing the severe threats to livelihoods, food security, and environmental stability.

  • Kenya has set an ambitious target of planting 15 billion trees by 2032 to combat drought and desertification.
  • The call was made during the Global Observance of Desertification and Drought Day in Kilifi County, themed “Rangelands: Recognize, Respect, Restore.”
  • Kindiki highlighted Kenya's collaboration with international bodies like UNEP and UNCCD, and stressed the importance of prioritizing locally beneficial tree species for economic and environmental benefits.

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