High-level interactive Dialogue on Sand and Dust Storms

Pursuant to General Assembly Resolution 72/225 of 20 December 2017, recalling its decision of 71/219 of 21 December 2016,  the High-level interactive dialogue on sand and dust storms will be held on 16 July 2018 from 15.00-18.00 in the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) Chamber.

The high-level interactive dialogue will count with the participation of Member States, representatives of the UN system and other relevant stakeholders. The dialogue aims to address action-oriented recommendations and challenges faced by those affected countries, including ways to improve policy coordination at the global level to addressing those challenges in the context of the Sustainable Development Goals.