Which of the following statements is are correct w r t UN Convention to Combat Desertification UNCCD...........

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Which of the following statements is/are correct w.r.t UN Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD)?

UNCCD addresses semi-arid, arid and dry sub-humid areas, known as the dry-lands, where some of the most vulnerable ecosystems and peoples can be found.
UN Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) was established in 1994
In 2019, For the first time ever India hosted UNCCD COP
With less than 15 per cent of its land classified as “degraded”, India has pledged to restore around 30 lakh hectares of it to fertility in the next 10 years.

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Explanation:

UN Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) was established in 1994. It is the sole legally binding international agreement linking environment and development to sustainable land management. In 2019, For the first time ever India hosted UNCCD COP.With over 29 per cent of its land classified as “degraded”, India has pledged to restore around 50 lakh hectares of it to fertility in the next 10 years.