Water scarcity, land degradation and desertification in the Mediterranean region: environmental and security aspects

Proceedings of the NATO advanced research workshop on water scarcity, land degradation and desertification in the mediterranean region - environmental and security aspects, Valencia, Spain 10-11 December 2007:

This book focuses on the emerging issue of environment and security aspects in terms of water scarcity, land degradation and desertification in the Mediterranean Region. It includes scientific analysis and evaluation on these topics, together with the views of policy makers.

The book is the outcome of an international workshop promoted and organised by the Organisation for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) and by the Science for Peace and Security Programme of NATO. The outputs of the discussions and recommendations of four Working Groups are provided as summaries of the dialogue and the exchange of ideas between experts and representatives from the affected countries and the international organizations competent in the matter.