Ibrahim Thiaw

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

[Ibrahim Thiaw @ibrahimthiaw]

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!

[New African @NewAfricanMag]

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 sustainability.

➡️ Read his full profile on MIA 2025 and join the conversation by sharing your thoughts.

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@ibrahimthiaw

[Linda Lacina @LindaLacina]

‘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: https://t.co/NkfX5HJq6d

[UN Land and Drought @UNCCD]

Land, life and legacy: a farewell conversation with UNCCD's Ibrahim Thiaw. https://t.co/nDZZUp6Qrc

[Ibrahim Thiaw @ibrahimthiaw]

Sad news indeed. Sir David Nabbaro was a great man with big heart. We present our condolences to his family and his friends.

[Amina J Mohammed @AminaJMohammed]

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 have counted on your wisdom and compassion.

May you rest in peace dear friend as our prayers go to Florence and your family in this time of grief.

[Ibrahim Thiaw @ibrahimthiaw]

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, & ensuring food security. Africa's future depends on healthy lands & ecosystems!

My statement: https://t.co/xF4ydy3jmp

@UNCCD #InvestInAfrica #UNited4Land

[Ibrahim Thiaw @ibrahimthiaw]

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

[AGFUND @AGFUNDProgram]

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 service as Executive Secretary of the #UNCCD.

During the farewell visit, discussions focused on exploring joint collaboration, notably Saudi Arabia’s hosting of COP16, the launch of the Riyadh Global Drought Resilience Partnership, and the Global Flagship Initiative for Food Security.

Mr. Thiaw expressed his sincere appreciation to HRH Prince Abdulaziz for his unwavering support of global efforts to protect land resources and promote sustainable development. He also praised AGFUND’s role in advancing international cooperation to address the pressing challenges of desertification and drought.

At #AGFUND, we reaffirm our commitment to building meaningful partnerships that drive real impact and contribute to a more sustainable future for generations to come.

#COP16Riyadh
#Food_Security

[AGFUND @AGFUNDProgram]

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 service as Executive Secretary of the #UNCCD.

During the farewell visit, discussions focused on exploring joint collaboration, notably Saudi Arabia’s hosting of COP16, the launch of the Riyadh Global Drought Resilience Partnership, and the Global Flagship Initiative for Food Security.

Mr. Thiaw expressed his sincere appreciation to HRH Prince Abdulaziz for his unwavering support of global efforts to protect land resources and promote sustainable development. He also praised AGFUND’s role in advancing international cooperation to address the pressing challenges of desertification and drought.

At #AGFUND, we reaffirm our commitment to building meaningful partnerships that drive real impact and contribute to a more sustainable future for generations to come.

#COP16Riyadh
#Food_Security

[Ibrahim Thiaw @ibrahimthiaw]

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 dedication to promoting environmental sustainability.

[Inter Press Service @ipsnews]

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 https://t.co/oCn6zXljiU

[Ibrahim Thiaw @ibrahimthiaw]

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 action, providing the evidence behind our urgent push for global cooperation on #DroughtResilience.

Read the report here: https://t.co/txWF2h8SWo

[Ibrahim Thiaw @ibrahimthiaw]

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

https://t.co/wXIU3ztJuH

[UN Land and Drought @UNCCD]

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.

[Arab News @arabnews]

@ibrahimthiaw @UNCCD #OPINION: When we restore land, we rebuild the foundation of a more secure, equitable &amp; livable world for all, writes @ibrahimthiaw of @UNCCD https://t.co/MJWDOcNiJ2

[UN Land and Drought @UNCCD]

As we take stock of this year's #DesertificationandDroughtDay, one truth stands out: land restoration has the potential to unlock a trillion-dollar economy, deliver jobs, support food + water security and build climate resilience.

Now is the time to turn ambition into actionAs we take stock of this year's #DesertificationandDroughtDay, one truth stands out: land restoration has the potential to unlock a trillion-dollar economy, deliver jobs, support food + water security and build climate resilience.

Now is the time to turn ambition into actionAs we take stock of this year's #DesertificationandDroughtDay, one truth stands out: land restoration has the potential to unlock a trillion-dollar economy, deliver jobs, support food + water security and build climate resilience.

Now is the time to turn ambition into actionAs we take stock of this year's #DesertificationandDroughtDay, one truth stands out: land restoration has the potential to unlock a trillion-dollar economy, deliver jobs, support food + water security and build climate resilience.

Now is the time to turn ambition into actionAs we take stock of this year's #DesertificationandDroughtDay, one truth stands out: land restoration has the potential to unlock a trillion-dollar economy, deliver jobs, support food + water security and build climate resilience.

Now is the time to turn ambition into actionAs we take stock of this year's #DesertificationandDroughtDay, one truth stands out: land restoration has the potential to unlock a trillion-dollar economy, deliver jobs, support food + water security and build climate resilience.

Now is the time to turn ambition into action.

[FAO Director-General QU Dongyu @FAODG]

60% of land degradation affects agricultural land, impacting #FoodSecurity. We need to restore and manage land, soil &amp; water sustainably to increase food production, conserve ecosystems &amp; strengthen climate resilience. #DesertificationAndDroughtDay #United4Land #4Betters

[Prince Talal Int'l Prize @PTIPrize]

Today on #WorldDayToCombatDesertificationAndDrought we at the #Prince_Talal_International_Prize for Human Development, support projects that fight desertification and promote sustainable solutions to drought.

✨ Every corner of land we bring back to life takes us closer to a world that’s stronger and fairer.

🌱 The future begins with healthy land
Let’s restore and protect it together. 💚

[ELPAÍS PlanetaFuturo @Planeta_Futuro]

TRIBUNA | Urge restaurar tierras para la paz y el desarrollo: los efectos combinados de la degradación del suelo y la sequía cuestan a la economía mundial tres veces más que la ayuda oficial al desarrollo
✍️@ibrahimthiaw
https://t.co/YOCM6oY7yk

[António Guterres @antonioguterres]

Humanity is degrading land at an alarming rate, costing the global economy nearly $880 billion every year.

Repairing the damage can reduce poverty, create jobs, safeguard water supplies &amp; protect food production.

Let’s act now to heal land, seize opportunities &amp; improve lives.

[Ibrahim Thiaw @ibrahimthiaw]

TODAY is #DesertificationAndDroughtDay! What do you see when you look at the land?

For us, it's hope. It's the power to #RestoreTheLand and #UnlockOpportunities for everyone.

This powerful video, with the compelling voiceover by our Land Hero Billie Dumaliang (@MasungiGeo), shows why investing in healthy land makes both economic and human sense. #UNited4Land