The Earth Negotiations Bulletin team covering UNCCD COP 16: L-R (seated): Marc Calabretta; Suzi Malan; Mika Schroder; Pam Chasek; Elaine Limjoco; Liz Willetts; and Denise Young; L-R (standing): Delia Paul; Lynn Wagner; Angeles Estrada; and Anastasia Rodopoulou