The Multi-Donor Trust Fund (MDTF) for Sustainable Land Management is currently being established and will be announced on Desertification and Drought Day, June 17, 2024
The The Multi-Donor Trust Fund (MDTF) for Sustainable Land Management will serves as a sustainable funding mechanism, consolidating various funding sources to streamline WOCAT's operations and enhance management efficiency. This unified approach reduces administrative burdens, ensures predictable financing, and fosters strategic resource prioritization, promoting regional integration and collaboration to effectively address sustainable land management (SLM) challenges.
It unites diverse stakeholders, including international donors, institutions, local and regional governments, international bodies, the private sector, and civil society. It enhances Sustainable Land Management (SLM) through:
Contributing to the MDTF is a strategic way to support global, regional, national, and local SLM initiatives and activities. Donors can provide financial resources that are managed transparently and efficiently by the UN Trust Fund Manager. To discuss a contribution, contact the WOCAT Secretariat (wocat.cde@unibe.ch) for detailed guidelines and partnership opportunities, ensuring your investment drives impactful and sustainable land management solutions worldwide.
On June 17, 2024, during the Desertification and Drought Day, the Multi Donor Trust Fund will be officially announced.
Find here the more details on the global observance of the Desertification and Drought Day 2024
In December 2024, the Multi-Donor Trust Fund will be officially launched at UNCCD COP16 in Saudi Arabia.
Together with donors and the global SLM community
The MDTF is planned to be hosted by the UNCCD Secretariat, which will take financial accountability for the MDTF funds. The governance arrangement ensures efficient decision-making and oversight, with streamlined allocation processes and clear lines of accountability. These arrangements are based on the principles of inclusiveness, transparency, accountability, and consensus-based decisions.
The MDTF activities are governed by a Steering Committee comprising WOCAT Consortium Partners and selected WOCAT Organizational Members. This committee is supported by the WOCAT Global Executive Team and the WOCAT Secretariat.
The allocation of funds ensures a balanced distribution across four key categories, focusing on global and regional activities, innovation, and necessary administrative support:
Contact us if you are interested in getting more information wocat.cde@unibe.ch
Developed by the Consortium Partners, the WOCAT 2020+ Concept Note describes the goal, strategy and the new organizational structure of WOCAT.
5 of the 36 decisions taken at COP15 highlight the role of WOCAT in supporting knowledge sharing, generating SLM good practices data and building capacity in collaboration with UNCCD and other partners.