Geoscience Reference
In-Depth Information
Box 6.2
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Preparing postgraduate research assistants and scholars for higher degree
study in the field of scientific research.
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Conducting applied research and projects related to the development of
desert and new reclaimed areas.
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Transfer of technologies to local farmers, Bedouins, investors, stakehold-
ers, etc. through training and extension programs.
The work of the Ecology and Dry Lands Agriculture Division
Desertification control
Studies on sand dune fixation.
Establishment of wind screens for protection of newly settled area, towns,
factories and desert roads.
Studies on the desert Ecosystem.
Mapping of vegetation and rangelands.
Evaluation of natural plant cover.
Studies on medicinal and aromatic plants of the Egyptian deserts.
Propagation of selected seedling adaptable to desert environments.
Co-operation with national and the international organizations in the field
of agricultural research and biotechnology.
Run-off managements and its utilization for developing rainfed agriculture
in the desert area. Conservation of plant collection. Seed banks
Production of cultivars and tolerance genotypes for biotic and a biotic
stresses.
Increasing horticultural and field crop productivity by introducing new
varieties.
Biological and ecological studies on plant diseases and pests
6.3
Egypt's National Action Plans in the Three
Thematic Areas
The first commitment of the countries that ratified the UNFCCC, UNCCD and CBD
is the preparation of National Action Plans (NAP) to mitigate and adapt climate
change, combat desertification and to preserve biodiversity. According to the UN
Conventions, the NAP should identify the factors contributing to climate change,
desertification and biodiversity loss, and set up practical measures to reduce it.
The priorities considered in the NAPs are from the identified cross-cutting
capacity in the prioritization phase of the NCSA project. The focus is only related
to the prioritized cross-cutting issues: public participation; technology transfer and
cooperation; financial mechanisms; legislation formulation and enforcement; and
monitoring, evaluation, and reporting.
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