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INTERNATIONAL DRYLAND DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (IDDC) Ninth International Conference on Dryland Development: Sustainable Development in the Drylands - Meeting the Challenge of Global Climate Change organized under the auspices of the International Dryland Development Commission (IDDC) and the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, and sponsored by the Agricultural Research Center (ARC) of the Ministry of Agriculture and Land Reclamation, Egypt; the International Center for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas (ICARDA); the Arid Land Research Center (ALRC) of Tottori University, Japan; the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), Beijing, China; The OPEC Fund for International Development (DFID), the Desert Research Institute (DRI), Nevada, USA; the Japanese Agency for International Cooperation (JICA); the Japan International Research Center for Agricultural Sciences (JIRCAS); and the United Nation University (UNU) and other national and international organizations. 7-10 November 2008, Bibliotheca Alexandrina, Alexandria, Egypt
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| The International Dryland Development Commission (IDDC), which is an autonomous nongovernmental nonprofit organization established in 1987 by the individuals and institutions interested in sustainable development of dry areas, is promoting all aspects of dryland studies by fostering cooperation, collaboration and networking between various international, regional and national organizations. One of the important modus operandi of the networking of IDDC has been to hold a major scientific conference every three years to provide opportunity to participants from around the world to exchange research results and experiences in dryland development and combating desertification. In pursuance of this objective the IDDC has organized in the past eight international conferences. The Ninth International Conference on Dryland Development (ICDD) titled "Sustainable Development in the Drylands - Meeting the Challenge of Global Climate Change" will be held on 7-10 November 2008 in Alexandria, Egypt. It is being organized under the auspices of the International Dryland Development Commission (IDDC) and the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, and sponsored by the Agricultural Research Center (ARC) of the Ministry of Agriculture and Land Reclamation, Egypt; the International Center for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas (ICARDA); the Arid Land Research Center (ALRC) of Tottori University, Japan; the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), Beijing, China; The OPEC Fund for International Development (OFID), the Desert Research Institute (DRI), Nevada, USA; the Japanese Agency for International Cooperation (JICA); the Japan International Research Center for Agricultural Sciences (JIRCAS); and UNU and other national and international organizations. Proposed Topics of Interest There is increasing evidence that the ecological impact of the global climate change is being witnessed much faster than earlier anticipated. Dry areas of the world have highly fragile ecosystem, which is highly vulnerable to the anticipated environmental changes. For sustainable development of the drylands and other dry areas, it is important that the resilience of these ecosystems to cope with the challenges of global climate change is enhanced. The Conference will provide an opportunity to examine the probable impact of global climate change on the natural resources and agricultural productivity of the dry area ecosystems and exchange information and possible ways to enhance the resilience of these systems through adaptation and mitigation strategies. It will also identify many challenges faced by the research community in responding to the problems of arresting desertification, devising ways to sustainably using oases by the communities that live there, and reducing the pace of global climate change through improved management of natural resources in the dry areas. Subjects to be addressed include the following:
Papers Papers are invited covering scientific and developmental aspects within the framework of the topics suggested above. They should build on existing knowledge and have projections for future direction. They could be presented orally or as posters, as decided by the International Scientific Committee. Persons planning to present papers at the Conference should submit a one page, single spaced abstract of 200-300 words by 31 July 2008. Completed manuscript must be submitted by 30 September 2008. Papers must be formatted as per the guidelines provided by the International Scientific Committee (Appendix) The Conference language will be English. One copy of the proceedings volume containing the papers presented at the Conference will be provided to registered participants. Registration The registration fee is US$300 (US $ 150 for students) for those registering by 31 July 2008. Fee for registration later than 31 July 2008 will be US$ 400 (US$200 for student). The registration fee covers local transportation in Alexandria between the place of residence and the Conference hall and mid-conference scientific tour in Egypt, workshop publications including the proceedings and, coffee/tea/snacks during the forenoon and afternoon breaks and lunch for 4 days (7-10 November). The mid-conference scientific tour will include a visit to (a) various Egyptian institutions engaged in research on dryland agriculture, and (b) desert development activities in the western deserts in Egypt. Posters There will be a poster session and booths (the size of the each poster stand is 1m x 2m or 1m x1m). Posters at no additional cost will be put on the first day and would remain for the entire duration of the conference. Booths Limited spaces for boots are available. Booth space is about 4 square meters at a cost of US$600. Interested parties in having a booth should contact the organizer by October 2, 2008 requesting reservation for a booth space. Post-Conference Excursion 11-13 November to ICARDA (www.icarda.org) including travel time The participants would also have the option of joining a two-day post-conference scientific excursion, starting 11 November 2008, to Syria, where they will be able to see the management of oases, indigenous techniques of sustainable water management, range management and conservation of dry land biodiversity, and research on abiotic stress resistance in dryland field crops through conventional plant breeding and application of biotechnology being done by ICARDA. The costs will have to be borne by the participants. Conference Deadlines
If you are considering attending the Conference, please complete the attached form (Letter of Intent) and return it to the address indicated. This will ensure that you receive additional information and will assist the planning. We will eventually need your registration form and the abstract as per the details given below. Entry visa All foreign participants must have a valid passport and visa. Please contact the Egyptian Embassy or consulate in your home country two months prior to conference for information on visa requirements. Hotel Reservation Limited rooms were booked for the conference. Please contact the hotel for reservation by 15 September to secure room availability at the Conference special rates. When contacting the hotel, please refer to the room booked by Alex Library on behalf of IDDC. Airline Reservation: Egypt Air is sponsoring the IDDC conference with special rates to the conference attendees. Please contact Egypt Air in your respective country and mentioned the code: ECARDA Ground Transportation Options for ground transportation from/to airports are provided. It's the responsibility of the individual to pay for the ground transportation. The list provides negotiated travel cost with mentioned companies. International Scientific Committee
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Letter of Intent ____________________________________________________________________________ Full Name:……………………………………………………...................................Title: Dr/Prof/Mr/Ms:........ (First name) (Middle name) (Surname) Nationality:……………………………………………………………………………................................…....... Address:…………………………………………………………………………………....................................... ……………………………………………………………………………………………....................................... ……………………………………………………………………………………………....................................... Telephone (business):……………………………………………………………………..................................... Fax (business):…………………………………………………………………………........................................ E-Mail:……………………………………………………………………………………....................................... Please mark your choice in the box by X
Please return this letter of intent electronically to: Dr. Mohan C. Saxena, Executive Secretary, IDDC E-mail: M.Saxena@cgiar.org And a hard copy to: Prof. Dr. Adel El-Beltagy, Chair of IDDC Agricultural Research Center, ARC Building, Minister's Office (2) 9, El-Gama'a Street, Giza, Cairo, Egypt Fax: +202-35681581 E-mail: elbeltagy@optomatica.com or aghazi100@yahoo.com |
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