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Second International Conference on Desertification
This year’s conference agenda also includes a rich mix of relevant activities and social events. There will be daily outings and a full day dedicated to field trips. Evening events will take full advantage of the Negev desert‘s unique breathtaking environment.
| What | Conference Middle East Asia |
|---|---|
| When |
14-Dec-2008 08:00 AM
to 17-Dec-2008 06:00 PM |
| Where | Beersheba, Israel |
| Contact Email | desertification@bgu.ac.il |
| Contact Phone | +972-8-659-6781 |
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The Second International Conference on Desertification, scheduled for December 2008, will be hosted by the Blaustein Institutes for Desert Research (BIDR) of Ben Gurion University of the Negev. The BIDR has been a leading force in the investigation of drylands, deserts, and desertification for over 30 years.
In November 2006, the BIDR held the First International Conference on Desertification, co-sponsored by the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) and the Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs. More than 250 scientists, field workers and government, NGO and international agency officials from over thirty countries convened to consider a range of related issues, thereby generating collaborations, research, and policy initiatives. Continuing in the same spirit, The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) is the international partner for the 2008 conference.
