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PHILIPPINES:
The representative said that subregional, regional
and international collaboration is essential to mitigate the effects of
drought. Countries in South Asia suffering from drought should have
been considered as affected countries under the Convention. The
prevention of drought helps prevent land degradation and
desertification. The Philippines will pursue this issue at the first
meeting of the Conference of the Parties. The Philippines joined the
Convention in the hope that drought-affected countries in South Asia
will not be left out.