UNCCD联合国防治荒漠化公约：2025年第21届科学-政策界面会议报告（英文版）

The Chair of the Committee on Science and Technology (CST) and SPI co-Chair, Jeffrey Herrick, and acting SPI independent scientist co-Chair, Emma Archer, welcomed everyone, especially new members. They invited the Chief of the Science, Technology and Innovation Unit of the secretariat, Mr. Johns Muleso Kharika, to deliver opening remarks. Mr. Kharika emphasized that the meeting marked a significant turning point, as the SPI has now been established as a standing body following the COP 16 deci