UN Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) 2nd Scientific Conference

4 February 2013 - 7 February 2013, Fortaleza, Brazil

The UNCCD 2nd Scientific Conference  aims to gather a broad range of stakeholders - academics, policy makers, civil society actors and the private sector - to approach Desertification, Land Degradation and Drought (DLDD) from an economic perspective.

The conference will provide guidance to governments and non-governmental actors alike, on why they should and how they can, together, reverse current DLDD trends, support affected countries and communities to improve their land management practices and increase resilience. more..