The fruits of combating desertification

Author: UNESCO
Publisher:
Publish Date: 2005-02-01
Features: This book is the case study part of the "Combating Desertification" educational series. The series is written and translated by UNESCO, aiming to illustrate that drought and desertification are global issues requiring collective attention and effort worldwide, which is of great significance for combating desertification and reducing drought. The series is published in the six official languages of the United Nations worldwide, and the Simplified Chinese edition is one of them. Children and adolescents are a group highly receptive to new ideas and can serve as pioneers in combating desertification. This series, catering to this characteristic, collects numerous successful cases of combating desertification globally and the rich experience of the United Nations in this process, providing effective suggestions for regions threatened by desertification. The cases in this book showcase the current situations of drought and desertification in different parts of the world, analyze the causes and consequences of desertification, which helps people in different regions think comprehensively and broaden their perspectives. The cases are collected from project examples by National Liaison Officers of the UNCCD and non-governmental organizations engaged in combating desertification, aiming to provide successful cases of UNCCD's initiatives. Two of these cases have been awarded the "UNEP Drylands Restoration Award." Each case in the book is followed by a "Learn and Do" section, which helps integrate the cases into practical activities. Additionally, for better understanding, terms underlined in the text are explained in the glossary. The content of the book is authentic, with rich data and images, making it an excellent popular science reading material suitable for teachers, students, and parents in primary and secondary schools.
Introduction: This book is the case study part of the "Combating Desertification" educational series. The series is written and translated by UNESCO, aiming to illustrate that drought and desertification are global issues requiring collective attention and effort worldwide, which is of great significance for combating desertification and reducing drought. The series is published in the six official languages of the United Nations worldwide, and the Simplified Chinese edition is one of them. Children and adolescents are a group highly receptive to new ideas and can serve as pioneers in combating desertification. This series, catering to this characteristic, collects numerous successful cases of combating desertification globally and the rich experience of the United Nations in this process, providing effective suggestions for regions threatened by desertification. The cases in this book showcase the current situations of drought and desertification in different parts of the world, analyze the causes and consequences of desertification, which helps people in different regions think comprehensively and broaden their perspectives. The cases are collected from project examples by National Liaison Officers of the UNCCD and non-governmental organizations engaged in combating desertification, aiming to provide successful cases of UNCCD's initiatives. Two of these cases have been awarded the "UNEP Drylands Restoration Award." Each case in the book is followed by a "Learn and Do" section, which helps integrate the cases into practical activities. Additionally, for better understanding, terms underlined in the text are explained in the glossary. The content of the book is authentic, with rich data and images, making it an excellent popular science reading material suitable for teachers, students, and parents in primary and secondary schools.
Table of Contents:
Algeria, Africa – Using Traditional Techniques for Vegetation: Oasis Irrigation and Subterranean Water Channels
Gambia, Africa – How to Reduce Forest Fires: Establishing Green Protective Strips at the Edge of Forests
Kenya, Africa – Promoting Sustainable Agriculture Volunteer Action: Restoring Vegetation Along the Sugua River
Niger, Africa – How to Control Wood Harvesting: Rural Markets and Household Energy Strategies
China, Asia – A New Technique for Combating Desert Expansion: Protective Forests Surrounding the Oasis in Xinjiang
India, Asia – Making Up for the Losses of Deforestation: Tree Planting Activities by Rural Women in India
Uzbekistan, Asia – Restoring Degraded Land Due to Human Activities: Biological Fixation of Arid Soils in the Aral Sea Basin
Chile, South America – Children's Participation in Land Degradation: A School's Nurseries
Ecuador, South America – How to Increase Slope Productivity: Restoring Terraced Farming
Spain, Europe – European Example of Combating Desertification: Using Vegetation Cover to Increase Olive Yields
Italy, Europe – Rational Water Collection Systems, Restoring the Ancient Water Collection Technology of Matera Town
Glossary
Appendix: World Desert Distribution Map