Second In Series of Occasional Papers On Desertification

Pacific Center For International Studies (mailto:pcis@IX.NETCOM.COM)
Thu, 10 Aug 1995 08:07:11 -0700

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Date:         Thu, 10 Aug 1995 08:07:11 -0700
From: Pacific Center For International Studies <mailto:pcis@IX.NETCOM.COM>
Subject:      Second In Series of Occasional Papers On Desertification
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The Pacific Center For International Studies, a think tank which focuses on
international environmental policy and legal issues announces the release of
its second occasional paper on desertification.  The paper, authored by
Charles Amuyunzu of the International Institute For Aerospace Surveys And
Earth Sciences in the Netherlands, is entitled "Desertification In The East
And Southern Africa Sub-Regions: Lessons For The Convention To Combat
Desertification."  The paper constitutes a synthesis of the presentations
made by conferees at the first meeting of  Intergovernmental Negotiations
Committee For Elaboration of an International Convention to Combat
Desertification session held in Nairobi.  Following is an outline of the
topics covered by the paper:

* Political And Socio-Economic Dynamics Of Desertification * Past Interventions At The International, Regional, National And Local Levels * The Linkage Between Desertification, Climate Change And Biodersity * How To Support Communities In Coping With The Effects Of Drought * Information, Technology, Research and Development Needs To Combat Desertification

Ordering Information

Copies of the paper, (PCIS International Environmental Law Occasional Paper No. 9), are available for $12.00, which includes shipping and handling; overseas customers should add $2.00 for shipping. Orders may be placed by phone, fax or e-mail. We will invoice academic institutions, government agencies and non-profit organizations. For a complete list of Center papers, please contact us.

William C. Burns Director, Pacific Center For International Studies 33 University Square, Suite 184, Madison, WI 53715-1042, USA. Phone: (608) 256-6312 Fax: (608) 257-0417 E-mail: mailto:PCIS@ix.netcom.com

"The worst sin toward our fellow creatures is not hating them, but to be indifferent to them. That's the essence of inhumanity." George Bernard Shaw

Center affiliations:

Union of Concerned Scientists, Sound Science Initiative The EarthAction Network The Galapagos Coalition Reseau International d'ONG sur la Desertification (RIOD) Accredited NGO Observer, International Whaling Commission