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Here is the basic structure of our
anticipated knowledge base
Drylands
- Definition of Dryland Regions and Desertification
Their nature, extent and importance 
- Vegetation Patterns in Drylands
- Dryland Hydrology
- Soil Degradation
- Dynamics of Drylands Geomorphology and Landscape
Ecology
Excursus: Desertification in the GCC
Fundamental Causes for the Degradation of Drylands
- Climate Change
- Demographical Aspects
- Human Impact on the Biosphere
- Overexploitation through the usage of non adaptive cultivation
systems and methods
- Implications of Irrigation projects Irrigation and Drainage
Excursus: Negative impact of tourism in the GCC
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"You must be the change
you want to see in the world."
Mahatma Gandhi
… in tribute to Sheikh Zayed for
exceptional wisdom and leadership
Progressive Social Change –
Socioeconomic Consequence or indication of drought and desertification?
Excursus: Human Insecurity
- Poverty
- Adaptation
- Migration
- Crises & Conflict
- Change of values as a structural indicator
Environmental Management and Policy
- Institutional and Legislative Framework
- Implementation
Excursus: Traditional Knowledge
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