New Delhi Marks UN Day for South-South Cooperation with Push for Dryland Innovation

New Delhi, India – September 12, 2026 – A significant international effort to accelerate agricultural innovation across the Global South took place in New Delhi today, coinciding with the United Nations Day for South-South Cooperation. The event highlighted the urgent need to scale up innovations tailored for dryland farming in response to mounting climate change, water scarcity, and food security concerns.

The commemoration focused on fostering collaboration and knowledge sharing among developing nations to address shared challenges. Discussions centered on disseminating technologies and sustainable practices that can enhance the resilience and productivity of smallholder farmers operating in arid and semi-arid regions. Key areas of focus included water-efficient irrigation techniques and drought-resistant crop varieties.

South-South Cooperation, a framework for partnership between countries of the Global South, was emphasized as a critical pathway for achieving these goals. The event aimed to strengthen existing partnerships and forge new collaborations to facilitate the transfer and adoption of successful dryland innovations. Participants explored models for sharing resources and expertise to overcome barriers to implementation.

The gathering in New Delhi serves as a platform to underscore the importance of supporting sustainable agricultural development in regions most vulnerable to environmental shifts. The focus remains on translating these collaborative efforts into tangible improvements in food security and livelihoods for communities in the Global South.