United Nations Convention to combat desertification (Ratification) Law, 1999 (Law No. 23(III)/99). Country/Territory Cyprus Document type Legislation Date 1999 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Land & soil Keyword Climate change Desertification Early warning system/emergency intervention system Erosion International agreement-implementation International agreement-text International organization Soil conservation/soil improvement Geographical area European Union Countries, Western Asia Abstract The objective of this Law is to ratify the United Nations Convention to combat desertification and mitigate the effects of drought in countries experiencing serious drought and/or desertification, particularly in Africa, through effective action at all levels, supported by international cooperation and partnership arrangements, in the framework of an integrated approach which is consistent with Agenda 21, with a view to contributing to the achievement of sustainable development in affected areas Full text English/Greek Other references Implements treaty United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification in those Countries Experiencing Serious Drought and/or Desertification, particulary in Africa Treaty | Multilateral | Paris | Jun 17, 1994 Keyword: Erosion, Food security, Capacity building, Policy/planning, Research, Standards, Public participation, Environmental indicators, Sustainable use, Financing, Monitoring, Technology transfer, Soil conservation/soil improvement, Education, Data collection/reporting, Dispute settlement, Desertification, Early warning system/emergency intervention system Source: IUCN (ID: TRE-001200)