Desertification & greening in the Sahel
Description
Desertification threatens ecological and economic prosperity. How can we stop desertification and start greening?
19:00 Walk-in
19:30 Introduction (English)
19:45 Re-greening successes in Africa's drylands: impact on food security and adaptation to climate change - Chris Reij (English)
20:30 The Convenient Solution - Dennis Karpes (Dutch)
21:15 Drinks until 22:00
Speaker(s)
Chris Reij - Senior fellow at the World Resources Institute
WRI is a global research organisation that works closely with leaders to turn big ideas into action to sustain a healthy environment-the foundation of economic opportunity and human well-being.
Dennis Karpes - Naga Foundation
Naga Foundation aims to tackle one of the greatest environmental challenges of today: pushing back desertification. Re-establishing a sustainable ecological and economic balance in drought stricken, desertified areas in the world.
Location
Main Hall
Organiser
Land Use and Water Management
KIVI International Engineers
Name and contact details for information
Jasper Flapper
Application form for non-members
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