The UNCCD has been ratified by the European Union and 196 states: all 193 UN member states, the Cook Islands, Niue, and the State of Palestine.
ThE unCcD HAs beeN raTified bY the EuROpEan UNion aND 196 sTATES: All 193 un mEmber staTes, the cOok iSlands, Niue, ANd thE StatE of paleStINe.