International Symposium on
Drylands Ecology and Human Security
Dear colleagues, We are swamped here at NDRD by preparations for our first "International Symposium on Drylands Ecology and Human Security" However be are well aware that ISDEHS 2006 was only meant to be the pioneer event of a series of symposia intended to create the necessary platform for an ongoing dialogue between researchers and policy makers from the Arab world with the global scientific community as well as to reposition the current desertification debate within the context of human security. Our key objectives will aim at exploring and discussing critical topics confronting contemporary societies in drylands, arid, and semi-arid regions and bring together key stakeholders and experts from relevant fields to reach constructive solutions. In this respect we will be especially concerned with the in the Millennium Ecosystem Assessment identified issues of concern. This would in our opinion help to reduce uncertainties regarding the relationships among desertification, climate change, biodiversity, ecosystem services and human well-being. From the feedback we received from all of you for ISDEHS 2006 we know that this interface of knowledge exchange was still missing in the region and therefore ISDEHS is expected to become a key international annual event for drylands research in the Gulf. Today, October 1st, 2006 we official announce the inauguration of our pre-planning period for ISDEHS 2007. Call for Participation! |
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