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Paragraph 11
calls for a new approach to combat
desertification and mitigate the effects of drought. The EU
suggested replacing the phrase "a new approach" with "an improved
approach." Brazil, Benin, Cape Verde, Mali and Gambia all supported
the existing text as the approach should be based on the new path
taken at Rio. Sweden, supported by Lesotho, suggested the phrase "a
new and more effective approach." Various words still remain
bracketed.