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Connecting research to combating desertification.

M Seely¹, H Wöhl

¹Desert Research Foundation of Namibia, Windhoek, Namibia. drfn@drfn.org.na

Environmental Monitoring and Assessment

|January 12, 2005

Summary

Scientific research on combating desertification in drylands is underutilized in developing nations. This is primarily due to a lack of accessible scientific research formats for development agencies and communities.

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Area of Science:

Environmental Science
Agronomy
Ecology

Background:

Scientific research on combating desertification has been conducted globally, often encouraged by the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD).
Despite research efforts, the practical application of scientific findings in developing countries remains limited.
A significant gap exists between scientific research and its implementation on the ground.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate the reasons behind the limited application of scientific research in combating desertification.
To identify the barriers hindering the translation of scientific findings into practical tools for development agencies and rural communities.

Main Methods:

This study is a qualitative analysis of existing research and policy documents related to desertification and its control.
The analysis focuses on identifying the disconnect between scientific output and on-the-ground application.

Main Results:

A primary obstacle is the failure to translate complex scientific research into accessible formats.
Development agencies and rural communities often lack the resources or understanding to utilize scientific research directly.
The current format of scientific research is not conducive to direct application in combating desertification.

Conclusions:

Effective strategies for combating desertification require a better translation of scientific research into accessible formats.
Bridging the gap between science and application is crucial for successful desertification control in developing countries.
Future research should focus on developing user-friendly scientific outputs for practitioners and communities.

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