Sudan

UNESCO Chair in Desertification (555), established in 2001 at the University of Khartoum (Sudan)

 

Fields / Disciplines Desertification and desert cultivation Objectives Short-term objectives: Reinforcement of the University’s teaching and research capabilities so that it may efficiently undertake its postgraduate and in-service training programmes in desertification and desert cultivation (DDC). Development of qualified staff in DDC to contribute effectively to national, sub regional and regional efforts to combat desertification. Implementation of coordinated national research projects in DDC, ensuring that they are integrated within the National Action Programme of Sudan in relation to the UN Convention to Combat Desertification (CCD). Long-term objectives: Development of specific, effective and coordinated activities and cooperation at all levels for achieving the objectives of the Chair. Strengthening training and research capabilities of the University, and of departments, centres, and institutions in universities contributing to the Chair’s research programme. Establishment of an international centre of excellence for postgraduate training research and documentation in the domain of desertification and desert cultivation. Development of pilot scheme(s) for testing, validating and demonstrating the use of modern and traditional technology in combating desertification. Host Institution University of Khartoum. Website Progress Report 2007-2008(short version) UNESCO Sector/Office responsible for the Chair/Network Natural Sciences, UNESCO Cairo Office

Workshop on Desertification in the Teaching Curricula in the General Education: "Soil and Water Conservation for Our Future Security", by UNESCO Chair in Desertification, the University of Khartoum (Sudan) Organized on the occasion of the World Day of Desertification, on 17th June 2009, in Sayed/ Sir Al-Khatim Al-Khalifa Hall, Ministry of Education >> More

The National Forum of Scientific Research on Desertification, 16-18 March 2004, University of Khartoum, Sudan The National Forum of Scientific Research on Desertification in the Sudan, was organized by the UNESCO Chair on Desertification Studies during the period 16 – 18 March 2004, in Al Sharga Hall, University of Khartoum. >> More

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17-11-2009 (Sudan)- National Symposium on "Combating Land Degradation for Sustainable Rain-fed Agriculture", UNESCO Chair in Desertification, University of Khartoum (Sudan) >> More

Documents

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Progress Report 2004-2005 (short version)
Activities of the UNESCO Chair in Desertification, the University of Khartoum (Sudan)