UNCCD Press Conference on the occasion of World Day to Combat Desertification

When:  11:00  to11:30 am , Saturday,16 June 2012

Where: Media Center, Pavilion 3 (Rio Centro)

Speakers:

  - Mr Luc Gnacadja, Executive Secretary of UN Convention to Combat Desertification.

  - Dr. Dennis Garrity, UNCCD Drylands Ambassador

  -  Ms Yolanda Kakabadse , President - World Wildlife Fund

  - Ms Kehkashan Basu : Regional Ambassador the Middle East , TUNZA Ecogenerationand A winner of the UNCCD Children and Youth Competition, who  will speak about her work to combat desertification and why it matters for future generations.