Observatoire du Sahara et du Sahel

The Observatoire du Sahara et du Sahel (OSS) is an organization involved in addressing desertification and related environmental challenges. Recent news highlights their co-organization of the 6th Desertif'actions summit held in Djerba, Tunisia, in late March 2026. This summit, a global forum focused on desertification, brought together approximately 450 participants, including researchers, NGOs, and members of civil society, primarily from African and Northern countries. The event aimed to identify innovative solutions to combat drought and desertification, with the goal of formulating recommendations for the upcoming COP17 in Mongolia in August. The OSS's involvement underscores its continued relevance in facilitating international collaboration and knowledge sharing to address the escalating issue of desertification, particularly in the Sahara and Sahel regions.