Speaking on the second day of the meeting devoted to examining ways to strengthen logistical factors in the fight against desertification and soil degradation in the African and Arab regions, Kharchi stressed the importance of coordination in this field between African and Arab countries, which are the most affected regions.

According to Kharchi, this can only be achieved through the unification of policies, the exchange of information, the definition of priorities and the funding of programs.

In this regard, Kharchi stressed the importance of activating and expanding the role of parliamentarians to better specify the legal and financial frameworks of this important strategic approach.”

Kharchi highlighted Algeria's efforts to combat desertification as part of the strategy to combat desertification by 2030, including the 2020 decision to rehabilitate the Green Dam and extend it to 4.7 million hectares by 2030.

The Upper House Vice-Chairman recalled the measures taken to preserve the soil and biodiversity in collaboration with the various sectors concerned, including the national reforestation plan “a tree for every citizen.”

Desertification and soil erosion are closely linked to meeting commitments to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 2030, and to international cooperation to help developing countries implement sustainable development goals, he stated.

Kharchi spoke of Algeria's ambitions for the period (2020-2030) in the field of energy efficiency and the promotion of the use of renewable energy, highlighting its approach based on raising awareness of the challenges of climate change and the effective contribution of MPs in this national process.[/ecr]