France, Aug. 25 -- The summit in Mongolia's capital Ulaanbaatar has entered its second and decisive week, traditionally when ministers and other senior political figures step in to try to resolve issues negotiators have so far been unable to settle.

One of the main sticking points is whether countries should tackle land degradation alongside climate change, biodiversity loss and water scarcity, rather than treating each problem separately.

How degradation and drought are threatening the land that feeds us

A former French ecological transition minister, Pompili says protecting soil cannot be separated from food, water, energy and the economy.

She spoke to RFI from Ulaanbaatar about the risk of deadlock, what France wants from the talks...