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United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification in those Countries experiencing Serious Drought and/or Desertification, Particularly in Africa
Treaty Code:
M1994/20
Treaty Type:
Multilateral
Common Name:
Responsible Department:
Administering Department:
Treaty Status:
In Force
Treaty Summary:
The objective of this Convention is to combat desertification and mitigate the effects of drought in countries experiencing serious drought and/or desertification, particularly in Africa. Achieving this objective will involve long-term integrated strategies that focus simultaneously, in affected areas, on improved productivity of land, and the rehabilitation, conservation and sustainable management of land, and water resources, leading to improved living conditions, in particular at the community level.
NZ Adherence Status:
In Force
Adherence Type:
Acceded to
Signature Date:
Adherence Date:
07/09/2000
Expired:
No
Date Concluded:
14/10/1994
Place Concluded:
Paris
Entry Into Force Date:
26/12/1996
NZ Entry Into Force Date:
06/12/2000
Termination Date:
Withdrawal Date:
Withdrawal Notification Date:
NZ Objections:
No
NZ Reservations:
No
NZ Declarations:
Yes
NZ Territorial Applications:
None
NZTS Number:
2000, No. 24
UNTS Number:
Vol. 1954, p3
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XXXIII ILM 1332
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