
International Conference on: “Soil & Water Resources Management for Combating Desertification in Drylands under Climate Change”
14 - 17 June 2022.
Djerba Island. TUNISIA

In celebration of the World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought 17 June 2022.

In Memory of Late Prof. Houcine Khatteli, ex Director General of IRA (1996-2021).
Prof. Khatteli's Prize
for Excellence in Research and Innovation

Climate Change Soil & Water resources conservation and management in drylands.
About the Organizer :
Institut des Régions Arides (IRA)
Since 1976
Laboratory of Eremology & Combating Desertification (ELCD)

- Undertake research for agricultural sector development, natural resources conservation and combating desertification in the dry areas.
- Provide assistance and expertise for the development projects in the area.
- Build capacities of specialists in dryland agriculture and combating desertification at the national and international levels.
SWDCC 2022 TOPICS
SWDCC 2022
Our Keynote Speakers

Dr. Yadh Labben
Expert, Tunisia.
Topic 1: Climate Change: Vulnerability and Adaptation in Drylands

Dr. Ihab Jnad
Arab Centre for the Studies of Arid Zones and Drylands (ACSAD). Tunisia.
Topic 2: Water Resources Mobilization and Management

Dr. Vinay Nangia
International Center for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas (ICARDA).
Topic 2: Water Resources Mobilization and Management

Dr. Gilles Bergametti
Laboratoire Interuniversitaire des Systèmes Atmosphériques (LISA). France.
Topic 3: Soil Degradation and Conservation

Prof. Zohra Lili Chabaane
Institut National Agronomique de Tunisie (INAT), Tunisia.
Topic 4: Environmental Monitoring and Assessment in Drylands

Prof. Mabrouk Montacer
Faculty of Sciences of Gabes, Tunisia.
Topic 5: Geology, Geo-Resources and Environment
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