Agroforestry systems, by exploiting positive interactions between trees, crops, and livestock, provide a regular and reliable supply of substitute products to secure the well-being of rural population. They encourage the sustainable use and conservation of scarce natural resources, thereby mitigating the consequences of irregular and unforeseen rainfall, combating desertification and contributing to balance the maintenance of watershed functions and productive agriculture. The potentials of these remarkable characteristics are however not being fully exploited in the current in arid and semi-arid regions of Latin America.

 

The International Conference “Improved Tools to Combat Desertification and Drought” - Integrated Agroforestry and Water Management Systems in arid and semi-arid areas in Latin America - is co-organised by Acción por la Tierra (EarthAction Santiago - EAN) and ECLAC, and sponsored by the WAFLA consortium, with the support of the European Commission under the 6th Framework Programme. It will serve as a perfect venue to exchange the most advanced developments in the field of Integrated Water Resource Management in Agro-forestry systems.

Participants are encouraged to contribute to the proceedings by submitting the abstracts of their papers before August 15th,, 2008.

 

E-mail: conferencia@accionporlatierra.cl
Postal address: Purísima 251, Oficina 1, Recoleta, Santiago, Chile

Register online at: http://www.accionporlatierra.cl/conferencia

Venue: ECLAC Headquarters, Av. Dag Hammarskjöld 3477, Vitacura, Santiago, Chile

Languages: English and Spanish, with simultaneous translation.

We look forward to seeing you in Santiago de Chile in 2009.