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Returning migrants receive agricultural training in Agadez, Niger

Agadez, Niger – Since December 2018, migrants staying at UN International Organization for Migration (IOM) transit center have been undertaking training in sustainable agriculture.

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A Plot of Land: Hope Restoration in Agadez

A community stabilization project recently launched by IOM, the UN Migration Agency, is giving 30 Nigeriens in Agadez reason to dream of a better future in their communities.
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Zambia – Plant a Million Trees

As global climate experts meet in Bonn this week to discuss how to take climate action forward, Zambia counts itself amongst the leaders as President Edgar Lungu officially launches the Plant a Million (PAM) trees Initiative.
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Empowering youth and migrants to achieve Sustainability, Stability and Security in The Gambia

To reintegrate the returning migrants and create an alternative to migration for rural youth, The Republic of the Gambia recently submitted a project proposal to the Global Environmental Facility (GEF) Impact Programme for USD 5.3 million funding under the UNCCD 3S Initiative in collaboration with The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD.

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3S Initiative: Morocco holds ministerial meeting in New York

The Pact is intended to cover all dimensions of international migration through a comprehensive approach, said the Secretary of State for Sustainable Development, Ms. Nezha El Ouafi.

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Spain determined to strengthen cooperation with Morocco on the 3S Initiative

Spanish Prime minister Pedro Sanchez reaffirmed in Rabat his country’s determination to strengthen cooperation with Morocco in the fight against desertification as a root cause of migration.

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The Ouagadougou Call for Action

Speech by His Excellency Roch Marc Christian KABORE, President of Burkina Faso On the occasion of the celebration of the World Day to Combat Desertification in Burkina Faso.

(…)Burkina Faso is honoured to host the commemorative ceremony of the World Day to Combat Desertification, proclaimed on 17 June 1994, at the end of United Nations General Assembly resolution 49/115.(…)

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Tackling the root causes of migration and instability.
Combattre aux causes profondes de la migration et de l'instabilité.

The Challenges

Africa is a continent facing daunting challenges but blessed with huge untapped potential. In very tangible ways, land degradation, desertification and drought are undermining lives and livelihoods, peace and stability. By reducing vulnerability and building a future from the ground up, the 3S initiative will show how we can offer young people a chance to both set down roots and a chance to soar.

A triple threat in Africa

Sustainability, stability, and security—the three overlapping issues are an increasing concern among many especially in Africa where land degradation is displacing citizens and livelihoods.
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Employment

The natural resource-based sectors such as agriculture, the mineral sector, forestry and fisheries are the largest job providers in Africa. Together, these sectors account for 80 per cent of employment.

Migration

Conflict & Instability

Almost 80 per cent of fragile states in Africa have experienced armed conflict in the last 20 years. Over the last 60 years, up to 60 percent of internal armed conflicts have been linked to natural resources.

Making a Difference Every Day!

Zambia – Plant a Million Trees

As global climate experts meet in Bonn this week to discuss how to take climate action forward, Zambia counts itself amongst the leaders as President Edgar Lungu officially launches the Plant a Million (PAM) trees Initiative.
Read the full article

A Plot of Land: Hope Restoration in Agadez

A community stabilization project recently launched by IOM, the UN Migration Agency, is giving 30 Nigeriens in Agadez reason to dream of a better future in their communities.
Read the full article
Watch the video

Rwanda Leverages Green Climate Fund’s Opportunities to Fast-Track Sustainable Development

In a move to achieve its green growth aspirations by 2050, Rwanda has placed a major focus on promoting project proposals that have a significant impact on curbing climate change while attracting private investment.

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Recent News

Returning migrants receive agricultural training in Agadez, Niger

by initiative-adminMarch 18, 2019March 19, 2019

Agadez, Niger – Since December 2018, migrants staying at UN International Organization for Migration (IOM) transit center have been undertaking training in sustainable agriculture.

Empowering youth and migrants to achieve Sustainability, Stability and Security in The Gambia

by initiative-adminFebruary 28, 2019March 18, 2019

To reintegrate the returning migrants and create an alternative to migration for rural youth, The Republic of the Gambia recently submitted a project proposal to the Global Environmental Facility (GEF) Impact Programme for USD 5.3 million funding under the UNCCD…

A Plot of Land: Hope Restoration in Agadez

by initiative-adminNovember 21, 2018March 19, 2019

A community stabilization project recently launched by IOM, the UN Migration Agency,
is giving 30 Nigeriens in Agadez reason to dream of a better future
in their communities.

Read the article
Watch the video

3S Initiative: Morocco holds ministerial meeting in New York

by initiative-adminNovember 28, 2018January 7, 2019

The Pact is intended to cover all dimensions of international migration through a comprehensive approach, said the Secretary of State for Sustainable Development, Ms. Nezha El Ouafi.

Read the article

Spain determined to strengthen cooperation with Morocco on the 3S Initiative

by initiative-adminNovember 26, 2018January 7, 2019

Spanish Prime minister Pedro Sanchez reaffirmed in Rabat his country’s determination to strengthen cooperation with Morocco in the fight against desertification as a root cause of migration.

Read the article

The Ouagadougou Call for Action

by initiative-adminNovember 22, 2018February 28, 2019

Speech by His Excellency Roch Marc Christian KABORE, President of Burkina Faso On the occasion of the celebration of the World Day to Combat Desertification in Burkina Faso.

(…)Burkina Faso is honoured to host the commemorative ceremony of the World Day to Combat Desertification, proclaimed on 17 June 1994, at the end of United Nations General Assembly resolution 49/115.(…)

Read the full speech (french only)

Address by His Excellency Adama Barrow, President of the Republic of the Gambia

by initiative-adminNovember 28, 2018February 28, 2019

Adama Barrow, President of the Republic of the Gambia, addresses the general debate of the 72nd Session of the General Assembly of the UN
(New York, 19 – 25 September 2017)

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Morocco – Chief of Government addresses General Debate, 73rd UN Session

by initiative-adminNovember 22, 2018February 28, 2019

Saad-Eddine El Othmani, Prime Minister of Morocco, addresses the general debate of the 73rd Session of the General Assembly of the UN (New York, September 25 – October 01, 2018).

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3S Initiative Video

by initiative-adminDecember 11, 2018January 7, 2019

Watch the informational video about the 3S Initiative.

Louise Arbour/UN addresses UNCCD COP13

by initiative-adminNovember 28, 2018December 3, 2018

Video message by SRSG Arbour at the thirteenth session of the Conference of the Parties (COP 13) of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification, held in Inner Mongolia, from 6-16 September 2017.
In the video, the SRSG explores how environmental drivers of migration, such as land degradation, desertification and soil erosion, undermine the sustainability of local livelihoods and push people to leave their communities.

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Testimonials

With the 3S Initiative, The Gambia is taking action on the ground, to make distress migration a thing of the past.

H. E. Mr. Lamin B. Dibba – Minister of Environment, Climate Change and Natural Resources of The Gambia

The 3S Initiative is our solution.

Pedro Sánchez Pérez-Castejón, Prime Minister of Spain

Louise Arbour

I hope this Initiative can help us bridge the remaining knowledge gap on the relationship between climate change, environmental change and migration.

Louise Arbour – UN Special Representative for international migration