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Namibia calls for stronger global drought framework at UNCCD COP17

At UNCCD COP17 in Ulaanbaatar, Namibia's Environment Minister Indileni Daniel urged international negotiators to reach consensus on a robust drought resilience framework, warning that continued inaction has severe consequences for drought-prone African nations. She noted that over a million Namibians could face food insecurity during severe droughts and called for practical, adequately financed solutions.

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Namibia Urges Action on Global Drought Framework at COP17

ULAANBAATAR — Namibia's Minister of Environment, Forestry and Tourism, Indileni Daniel, has called for stronger international action on drought, warning that the failure to establish a robust global drought framework carries severe consequences, particularly for drought-prone African countries.

Speaking at a side event of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification's (UNCCD) 17th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP17) in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, Daniel said the continued inability to reach consensus on a stronger global drought framework is creating frustration among African nations already experiencing the devastating impacts of recurring drought.

"While negotiations continue, our communities continue to lose livelihoods, livestock, crops and development gains," Daniel said. "Africa cannot afford another cycle of discussion without meaningful action."

The side event was themed "From Saudi Arabia to Mongolia – Global Drought Resilience Is Not a Matter of Choice but a Necessity," reflecting the continuity of drought discussions from COP16 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, in 2024 to the current session.

Acknowledging Progress and Gaps

Daniel acknowledged that decisions related to drought mitigation were made during COP16. However, she said the failure to reach agreement on a stronger global drought framework had left drought-affected communities without adequate and lasting solutions.

"We must also recognise that the continued inability to reach consensus on a stronger global drought framework is creating frustration, particularly for African countries that are already experiencing the devastating impacts of recurring drought," she said.

She stressed that COP17 must become the moment to bridge differences and agree on a practical, adequately financed and inclusive global framework for drought resilience.

"COP17 must therefore become the moment where we bridge our differences, move beyond divisions and agree on a practical, adequately financed and inclusive global framework for drought resilience," Daniel said.

Namibia's Vulnerability

Namibia is one of the driest countries in sub-Saharan Africa and continues to experience recurring droughts. Daniel highlighted that more than one million people in Namibia can be exposed to food insecurity during severe drought periods.

She made similar remarks during the COP17 high-level segment, where she underscored Namibia's significant vulnerability to drought and called for international cooperation to strengthen resilience.

Namibia's delegation has indicated readiness to work with international partners to strengthen drought resilience, reflecting a broader push among African nations for tangible outcomes from the current conference.

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Framing: The headline focuses on Minister Daniel's call for urgent action on a global drought resilience framework.

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Minister of Environment, Forestry and Tourism, Indileni Daniel, called for stronger international action on drought
Daniel spoke at UNCCD COP17 side event themed 'From Saudi Arabia to Mongolia – Global Drought Resilience Is Not a Matter of Choice but a Necessity'
The event took place on the sidelines of COP17 in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
Daniel acknowledged decisions related to drought mitigation were made during COP16 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, in 2024
Daniel said more than one million people can be exposed to food insecurity during severe drought periods in Namibia
Daniel made similar remarks during the COP17 high-level segment

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Claim	Confidence	Status
ClaimMinister Indileni Daniel called for stronger international action on drought at a UNCCD COP17 side event.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Informanté as of Aug 29, 2026, 1:01 PM UTC
ClaimThe UNCCD COP17 side event was themed 'From Saudi Arabia to Mongolia – Global Drought Resilience Is Not a Matter of Choice but a Necessity'.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Informanté as of Aug 29, 2026, 1:01 PM UTC
ClaimThe event took place on the sidelines of COP17 in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Informanté as of Aug 29, 2026, 1:01 PM UTC
ClaimDecisions related to drought mitigation were made during COP16 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, in 2024.	ConfidenceMedium	StatusSingle-source via Informanté as of Aug 29, 2026, 1:01 PM UTC
ClaimMinister Daniel said more than one million people can be exposed to food insecurity during severe drought periods in Namibia.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Informanté as of Aug 29, 2026, 1:01 PM UTC
ClaimMinister Daniel said Namibia continues to experience recurring droughts as one of the driest countries in sub-Saharan Africa.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Informanté as of Aug 29, 2026, 1:01 PM UTC
ClaimMinister Daniel said Namibia was prepared to work with international partners to strengthen drought resilience.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Informanté as of Aug 29, 2026, 1:01 PM UTC

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