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Ibrahim Thiaw

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Ibrahim Thiaw

@ibrahimthiaw

Former United Nations Under-Secretary-General | Environmental Policy| Sustainable Development/ Retweets do not = endorsement

Bonn, Germany

Joined July 2013

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Ibrahim Thiaw
@ibrahimthiaw
Dec 23, 2025
Thank you to @NewAfricanMag for listing me amongst the 100 Most Influential Africans in 2025. Humbled to be featured among the talented individuals listed this year!
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New African
@NewAfricanMag
Dec 23, 2025
A lasting recognition for Ibrahim Thiaw, featured in the 100 Most Influential Africans in 2025. He serves as Executive Secretary of the UN Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD), leading global efforts to advance land restoration, climate resilience and environmental
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Linda Lacina
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Sep 22, 2025
‘It is not impossible, but it is a huge task.’ Former @UNCCD executive secretary @ibrahimthiaw shares what’s needed to restore 1.5 billion hectares of land and put the earth ‘back to health’ #MeetTheLeader Listen here: tinyurl.com/mry6322u
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UN Land and Drought
@UNCCD
Aug 4, 2025
Land, life and legacy: a farewell conversation with UNCCD's Ibrahim Thiaw. x.com/i/broadcasts/1…
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Ibrahim Thiaw
@ibrahimthiaw
Jul 26, 2025
Sad news indeed. Sir David Nabbaro was a great man with big heart. We present our condolences to his family and his friends.
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Amina J Mohammed
@AminaJMohammed
Jul 26, 2025
We mourn the loss of a friend and colleague. Sir David Nabbaro put the health of people and the planet at the heart of his life's work. Unwavering in your commitment to social justice, you inspired us to face hard truths with urgent action. From pandemics to food systems—we
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Ibrahim Thiaw
@ibrahimthiaw
Jul 16, 2025
At #AMCENat40, I urged Africa to write its own narrative on environmental finance! With < 5% global funding reaching Africa & < 3% renewable energy investment, a shift is vital. Land restoration is key: it's an investment in fighting forced migration, fostering peace, &
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Ibrahim Thiaw
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Jul 14, 2025
It's quite a story. In just three years, the partnership between @UNCCD and @AGFUNDProgram led by HRH Abdulaziz bin Talal Al-Saud and Dr. Nasser Alkahtani, has grown into a solid and impressive array of impactful programs. We are grateful for the support. #UNited4Land
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AGFUND
@AGFUNDProgram
Jul 14, 2025
HRH Prince Abdulaziz bin Talal Al Saud, Chairman of AGFUND’s Board of Directors, welcomed Mr. Ibrahim Thiaw, Executive Secretary of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD), at AGFUND’s headquarters, as part of his farewell visit marking the end of his
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AGFUND
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Jul 14, 2025
HRH Prince Abdulaziz bin Talal Al Saud, Chairman of AGFUND’s Board of Directors, welcomed Mr. Ibrahim Thiaw, Executive Secretary of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD), at AGFUND’s headquarters, as part of his farewell visit marking the end of his
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Ibrahim Thiaw
@ibrahimthiaw
Jul 13, 2025
The @UNCCD deeply mourns the passing of His Excellency, Muhammadu Buhari, former President of the Federal Republic of #Nigeria. He was a committed advocate in the global effort to combat desertification, land degradation, and drought. Throughout his presidency, he showed ongoing
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Inter Press Service
@ipsnews
Jul 13, 2025
Drought is no longer a distant threat, says UNCCD's @ibrahimthiaw - It is here, escalating, and demands urgent global cooperation. When energy, food, and water all go at once, societies start to unravel. That’s the new normal we need to be ready for ipsnews.net/2025/07/multi-…
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Ibrahim Thiaw
@ibrahimthiaw
Jul 2, 2025
New @UNCCD "#DroughtHotspots" report, released today, provides the sobering evidence. It shows how the convergence of water scarcity, food shortages, and energy crises can unravel the fabric of societies. This is the new normal we need to be ready for. The report is a call to
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Ibrahim Thiaw
@ibrahimthiaw
Jun 27, 2025
A major step forward: this week, the governance framework for the Riyadh Global Drought Resilience Partnership (#RGDRP) was finalized. This puts the initiative, launched at @Cop16Riyadh, firmly in orbit. #UNited4Land @MEWA_KSA unccd.int/news-stories/s…
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UN Land and Drought
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Jun 23, 2025
Happening Now: Global partners meet in Cologne, Germany, to launch the #Riyadh Global #Drought Resilience Partnership's operational framework. Announced at @Cop16Riyadh in Dec 2024, this is a major step to shift countries from crisis response to proactive drought preparedness.
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Arab News
@arabnews
Jun 21, 2025
Replying to @arabnews @ibrahimthiaw and @UNCCD
#OPINION: When we restore land, we rebuild the foundation of a more secure, equitable & livable world for all, writes @ibrahimthiaw of @UNCCD
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arabnews.com
Why healthy land is our greatest economic asset
The signs are becoming harder to ignore. Crops are failing more often. Wells are yielding less water. Dust settles where food once grew. In many parts of the world, the land is growing tired — less

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