Maps providing monthly updated, near real time, distributed information on rainfall, actual evapotranspiration, radiation, drought and desertification indices, and crop yield forecasts for Africa and Europe. Includes methodology discussions and links to similar resources.
Objective is to provide information services on the subject of desertification. Background on the phenomenon, key international documents, and directory of organizations conducting work in this area.
Describes a decision support system for land management in Italy and Portugal. Features project description, bibliography and contact details.
Page includes summaries of daily discusses, which featured concerned nations from around the world. Past event took place in Dakar, Senegal.
Purpose of meeting was to discuss the problem of land degradation and to offer suggestions to prevent this phenomena. Page includes list of participating countries and their ideas. Took place 29 September - 10 October 1997, Rome Italy.
Information about intergovernmental organizations, national/regional activities,non-governmental organizations in the field of desertification. Also related reports/news/information sources.
International Union of Soil Sciences working group site offers conference reports, technical papers and links to other organizations.
Description of ASALs Project in Africa, along with outputs, findings, significance and bibliography.
Science /
Biology /
Ecology /
Ecosystems /
Deserts
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