INVESTIGADORES
ABRAHAM Elena Maria
congresos y reuniones científicas
Título:
Desertification monitoring and assessment in Argentina
Autor/es:
ABRAHAM, E. M.
Lugar:
Buenos Aires
Reunión:
Conferencia; UNCCD First Scientific Conference; 2009
Institución organizadora:
NACIONES UNIDAS UNCCD - GOBIERNO DE ARGENTINA
Resumen:
Abstract: An overview of the current status of desertification assessment and monitoring (A & M) in Argentina is presented, explaining the severity of the problem that affects 70 % of the national territory, and discussing the background of scientific national organizations engaged in the NAP. A state of the art of predominant approaches and results of permanent sites for desertification A & M in different regions are explained. An analysis is made of current conceptions of the national and international Science and Technology System, its evaluation and promotion procedures, of the consequences of applying this system to desertification studies, and the role that science and technology have played in the UNCCD.