Outcomes and policy-oriented recommendations from the UNCCD 3rd Scientific Conference Report by the Bureau of the Committee on Science and Technology
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Tana Lala-Pritchard. (24/2/2015). Outcomes and policy-oriented recommendations from the UNCCD 3rd Scientific Conference Report by the Bureau of the Committee on Science and Technology.
Abstract
The United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) 3rd Scientific
Conference was held from 9 to 12 March 2015 in conjunction with the fourth special
session of the Committee on Science and Technology (CST S-4). The conference addressed
the topic: “Combating desertification, land degradation and drought for poverty reduction
and sustainable development: the contribution of science, technology, traditional
knowledge and practices”. Pursuant to the provisions in decision 21/COP.11, this document contains: (a) a
report by the Bureau of the CST on the organization of the UNCCD 3rd Scientific
Conference; (b) the policy-oriented proposals developed by the SPI based on the outcomes
of the UNCCD 3rd Scientific Conference; and (c) emerging policy issues compiled by the
SPI which address future science-based activities of the UNCCD.
