International scientific conference on advanced scientific tools for desertification policy
The international scientific conference on advanced scientific tools for desertification policy will be held at the IFAD, Rome, Italy, on 28 and 29 September 2010.
The conference aims to “set up a discussion on the scientific research tools and results, recently achieved at the European and international levels addressing desertification assessment and mitigation.”
The conference will be an occasion to improve exchanges among scientists, policy makers and relevant international stakeholders about the role of scientific research in combating desertification, raising awareness and exchanging knowledge among stakeholders. Reports from new procedures that have already been scientifically and technically developed and implemented in specific areas will be particularly welcome and opportunities provided for their presentation and demonstration. Contributions to specific problems and methods, even those at not yet at the operational stage, are being solicited.
Contributions should focus on the following topics:
1. Assessment and Monitoring desertification, land degradation and drought (status and forecasting)
2. Mitigation of desertification threats
3. Knowledge and information management and exchange. Requirements for implementing surveillance and mitigation programs. Capacity building (knowledge management, training, institutional roles)
The deadline for submitting abstracts is 31 May 2010 to be emailed to: desurvey@enea.it