Under the auspices of the World Bank, a panel brought together representatives from Mali, Niger and Chad to address critical challenges related to land degradation and resilience in the arid landscapes of the Sahel in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

The presence of the Governor of the Mopti region, General Abbas Dembélé, highlighted the specific realities of the Mopti region. Mali, where environmental issues intersect with complex socio-economic challenges.

Exchanges stressed the importance of integrating SLM solutions into stability and development strategies, actively involving local communities, including women and youth, to ensure sustainable results, and strengthening regional cooperation to address common challenges and maximize the impact of actions.