Desertification and restoration

Background

The WG is led by the General Directorate of Combating Desertification and Erosion of the Ministry of Environment, Urbanization and Climate Change of Türkiye.

The Working Group on “Desertification and Restoration of Mediterranean Drylands” was established in 2012 at the 21st session of the Committee, in Antalya, Türkiye with aim of promoting and sharing best practices and lessons learned at the regional and international level through projects, programs and other initiatives on combating desertification, drought and restoration of forest and landscapes in Mediterranean Region.

Coordination

Mr. Gürcan SEÇGEL, Head of Department of Combating Desertification, General Directorate of Combating Desertification and Erosion of the Ministry of Environment, Urbanization and Climate Change of Türkiye coordinates the WG.

Ms. Güleser Avcioglu from the Directorate General for Combating Desertification and Erosion of the Ministry of Environment, Urbanization and Climate Change is the Secretary of the WG.