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UNCCD COP17

The SFA will participate in the upcoming UN Convention to Combat Desertification COP17, a key global event focused on tackling land degradation, desertification, and drought. Bringing together governments, scientists, businesses and civil society, COP17 provides a critical platform to advance sustainable land management and resilient livelihoods. The event will take place in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, from 17 to 28 August 2026. Click the links below to find out more.

View the SFA's COP17 ProgrammeVisit the UNCCD COP17 Website

NATURAL FIBRE CONNECT (NFC)

The SFA is a co-host of the annual NFC Conference, collaborating with partners in the alpaca, cashmere, mohair and wool industries. Together, our mission is to amplify herders' voices and build consensus around the shared challenges facing the natural fibre sector. The next NFC Conference is set to take place in South Africa in April 2027.

Visit the NFC WebsiteView the Past 2025 Event

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Good Herding Podcasts

Good Herding Podcasts

August 3, 2020/

May 2020 This month the SFA Mongolia team has released the first podcast in a series on good herding practices,...

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Covid-19 Action Plan

Covid-19 Action Plan

July 21, 2020/

The economic impacts of Covid-19 on herding families are considerable and concerning. The fall in demand for cashmere caused a...

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