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Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav said at the UNCCD CoP17 in Mongolia that India restored over 21 million hectares of degraded land between 2011 and 2020, generating about 1.22 billion person-days of employment. He emphasized the role of convergence and international cooperation in land restoration.
At UNCCD COP17 in Ulaanbaatar, LONGi presented two technological pathways for using photovoltaic systems to address food insecurity, from artificial starch synthesis to desert farming. Founder Li Zhenguo outlined the approaches, referencing a Nature Sustainability article and a pilot project in China's Kubuqi Desert.
A new survey by the Center for Jewish Impact finds that 52% of Israelis are concerned about revealing their nationality abroad, with 41% changing their behavior since October 7. The study also highlights concerns about public diplomacy, with 70% calling Israeli efforts ineffective, while also showing optimism about improving Israel's global standing and social cohesion.
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby outlines expansion plans at JFK, international growth, and AI integration while managing a Boeing 737 Max 10 seat inventory dilemma. The carrier seeks to return to JFK via a JetBlue partnership, expand in South America, and address a backlog of lie-flat seats ordered for the delayed Max 10.
Former South Korean President Moon Jae-in departed for Mongolia on Sunday to attend the U.N. Convention to Combat Desertification COP17, where he will speak and meet Mongolian President Ukhnaa Khurelsukh. India's Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav also arrived in Ulaanbaatar to participate in the conference, which runs from August 17-28.
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy and his wife, Fox News host Rachel Campos-Duffy, premiere a six-episode YouTube series, 'The Great American Road Trip,' celebrating America's 250th anniversary. The show mixes family visits to national landmarks with reality-TV nods, but draws criticism over sponsorships from companies Duffy regulates and questions about its official purpose.
UNCCD COP17 is underway in Ulaanbaatar from 17 to 28 August under the theme Restoring Land, Restoring Hope, with 196 countries and the EU discussing drought resilience and land restoration. Delegates are working to operationalise the Riyadh partnership’s €10.3 billion pledges while facing a far larger global financing need. Opening warnings on slow delivery of restoration pledges, an Indigenous protest for formal negotiation roles, and national moves such as Egypt’s completed drought plan have marked the talks.