Consultancy: Senior expert on sand and dust storms to produce assessments for select countries and regions
Convention to Combat Desertification · BONN · Apply by November 18, 2026
About this role
Result of Service Produce and validate up to 20 SDS country profiles. Work Location Home-based. Expected duration November 2026 to November 2027. Duties and Responsibilities Background note: Desertification, along with climate change and the loss of biodiversity were identified as the greatest challenges to sustainable development during the 1992 Rio Earth Summit. Established in 1994, the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) is the sole legally binding international agreement linking environment and development to sustainable land management. The Convention seeks to support countries to address Desertification, Land Degradation, and Drought (DLDD). (www.unccd.int) Sand and dust storms (SDS) are becoming one of the most overlooked yet far-reaching global challenges of our time. In 2025, over 330 million people were affected across 150 countries, often with significant negative impacts on local livelihoods, human health, and regional economies. Parties to the UNCCD have specifically requested support for their efforts to combat SDS, in particular to identify and manage new and emerging SDS sources. Accurate and up-to-date maps are essential for planning,…