UNCCD Sought Experts for Strategic Framework Group
The UNCCD has launched a call for independent experts from the Central and Eastern European region to join its working group.
Updated on Oct. 14, 2026 in Environmental
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The UNCCD secretariat has issued an open call for expressions of interest to recruit independent experts from the Central and Eastern European region. These experts will participate in the Intergovernmental Working Group on the Future Strategic Framework for the 2026-2028 biennium.
Why it matters
The recruitment follows decision 6/COP.17 and aims to bridge the gap between current environmental targets and future policy planning. The group will play a critical role in evaluating existing progress and shaping the organization's trajectory beyond 2030.
The working group is tasked with assessing indicators of the 2018-2030 Strategic Framework. Their primary responsibility involves developing a draft proposal for the post-2030 Strategic Framework for the upcoming biennium.
The players
UNCCD
The United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification is a global agreement linking environment and development to sustainable land management.
The details
Interested applicants are required to submit an expression of interest via email to iwg-fsf@unccd.int. To ensure proper processing, candidates must use the subject line IWG-FSF II - Independent Experts.
Timeline
The Intergovernmental Working Group will operate throughout the 2026-2028 biennium.
The Big Picture
This call for experts aligns with decision 6/COP.17 on the Intergovernmental Working Group on the Future Strategic Framework. It follows the mandate set by this decision to structure the organization's long-term environmental planning.
This recruitment directly shapes how global land-use indicators are measured and reported for the coming decade. Professionals with relevant expertise in Central and Eastern European land policy have a direct opportunity to influence future international environmental frameworks.
The takeaway
The UNCCD is seeking expert input to finalize its transition from the 2018-2030 framework to subsequent strategies. Experts from the target region should review the mandate of decision 6/COP.17 to understand the specific scope of the advisory duties.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by UNCCD.
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