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Where was the 17th Conference of the Parties (COP17) of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) held?
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
Samarkand, Uzbekistan
New Delhi, India
Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia hosted the 17th Conference of the Parties (COP17) of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) from August 17 to 28, 2026.
The 17th session of the UNCCD COP17 was held in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, to address the global challenges of desertification, land degradation, and drought. This event coincided with the UN-declared International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists 2026, highlighting the vital role of rangelands in supporting livelihoods and food security. During the conference, India launched its first 'Guide to Grasslands and Other Open Natural Ecosystems (ONEs)' to aid in the conservation of unique landscapes. The conference focused on fostering international collaboration to restore land and reduce instability in vulnerable regions.
Conference Dates: August 17 to August 28, 2026
Host City: Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
Theme: Restoring Land, Restoring Hope
Initiative Launched: India's Guide to Grasslands and Other Open Natural Ecosystems (ONEs)
B is correct тАФ The 17th Conference of the Parties to the UNCCD took place in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, in August 2026.
Remember that COP17 of UNCCD (2026) is in Mongolia, while COP16 was held in Riyadh; link this to Mongolia's 'Billion Trees' initiative for easier retention.
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