Fruitful Results in Combating Desertification (Farewell to Desert Education Books)

Author: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
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Publish Date: 2005-02-01
Features: This book is the case study part of the "Combating Desertification" series of educational publications. 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 and distributed 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 case studies of combating desertification from around the world, as well as the rich experience of the United Nations in this process, providing effective suggestions for regions threatened by desertification. The case studies in this book showcase the current situations of drought and desertification in different parts of the world, analyzing the causes and consequences of desertification, which helps people in different regions think comprehensively and broaden their perspectives. The case studies are collected from project examples of national focal points of the UNCCD and non-governmental organizations engaged in combating desertification, aiming to provide successful case studies of the UNCCD. Two of these cases have won the "UNEP Drylands Conservation Award." Each case in the book is followed by a "Learn and Do" section, which helps integrate the case studies into practical activities. Additionally, for easier understanding, terms underlined in the text are explained in the glossary. The content of this 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.