DesertNet International

As a network, we

• provide a platform for scientific discussions and exchange of ideas, foster cutting edge science, identify topics and research areas,
• identify and document scientific state of the art of the main topics in desertification assessment, risk evaluation, mitigation and restoration,
• identify and articulate the economic drivers and the socio-economic consequences of desertification,
• integrate scientific findings across disciplines, translate into common language and communicate scientific findings, and
• work in and on affected areas worldwide.

As a think tank, we communicate with stakeholders and policy-makers. We

• identify minimum consensus on consolidated knowledge,
• evaluate scientific knowledge for stakeholders and policy makers,
• disseminate knowledge,
• respond to demands for assessment and information needs address knowledge gaps,
• translate knowledge to improve governance,
• and identify issues and priorities for stakeholders and public policies.