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Institutional Focal Point:
AFRICAN ORGANISATION OF CARTOGRAPHY AND REMOTE-SENSING (AOCRS)
BP 102 Hussein Dey
16040 Alger, Algeria
Tel: +213-21 23 17 17
Fax: +213 21 233 339
E-mail: oact@wissal.dz |
State of activities:
Recommendations and conclusions as adopted at the meeting that launched this Thematic Programme Network (TPN 4) in Tunis, Tunisia 8-10 October 2002, are as follows:
» | TPN4 can be considered a framework that will facilitate information flow and coordination of activities related to ecological monitoring, natural resources mapping, remote sensing and early warning systems
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» | A synthesis and analysis of the existing information should be made available to the members of the network, in order to add value to ongoing activities in the UNCCD context
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» | A web site needs to be set up linking with other networks and offering the possibility to exchange information
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» | Partnerships should be promoted to the benefit of the respective partners
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» | Building capacities at all levels is a major task of the network
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» | Linking with other regional initiatives is essential.
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