UNCCD 2nd Scientific Conference and CST S-3

The UN Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) 2nd Scientific Conference will be held in Fortaleza, Brazil, during the 3rd special session of the Committee for Science and Technology (CST S-3). The scientific conference will be the main part of the CST session and will consider the theme "Economic assessment of desertification, sustainable land management and resilience of arid, semi-arid and dry sub-humid areas," with a focus on two sub-topics: economic and social impacts of desertification, land degradation and drought (DLDD); and costs and benefits of policies and practices addressing DLDD. Based on the February 2011 decision of the CST Bureau, the Global Risk Forum GRF Davos is the lead institution to organize the UNCCD 2nd Scientific Conference, under the guidance of the CST Bureau. The conference is expected to produce scientific outputs and policy-oriented recommendations based on the analysis and compilation of peer-reviewed and published literature that informs policy formulation and dialogue. These recommendations will be submitted to the CST and Conference of the Parties for their consideration. [ for more information: http://sids-l.iisd.org/events/unccd-2nd-scientific-conference-and-cst-s-3/ ]