The WOCAT book 'where the land is greener - case studies and analysis of soil and water conservation initiatives worldwide' has been published in 2007 and:

1. contains an extensive range of case studies from around the world: 42 soil and water conservation technologies and 28 approaches in total

2. provides a detailed analysis of the case studies under ‘technologies’ and ‘approaches’ and policy points for decision makers and donors

3. is a prototype and sets new standards for systematic documentation, evaluation and dissemination of knowledge on sustainable land management

4. addresses global concerns such as desertification, poverty, water scarcity and conflict