Droughts fueled by human destruction of the environment cost the world more than $300bn each year, affecting 75 percent of the world's population by 2050.
UNCCD Executive Secretary Ibrahim Thiaw stated that parties need more time to agree on the best way forward regarding a future global drought regime.
An African delegate expressed disappointment that African countries had hoped for a binding protocol on drought, ensuring government accountability for response plans.
There is a strong and united front from African nations regarding the drought protocol, contrasting their positions with developed countries that prefer a framework.
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