Informations et ressources scientifiques
sur le développement des zones arides et semi-arides

Zones arides, développement durable ? Exemples en Amérique latine

The first book to focus on remote sensing and drought monitoring, it brings together a wealth of information that has been scattered throughout the literature and across many disciplines

University of Copenhagen, have developed a new type of the corn-like crop sorghum, which may become very significant for food supplies in drought-prone areas ; this new type does not form toxic cyanide when exposed to long-term drought

The depletion of groundwater from large aquifers due to drought and human activities affects gravity enough to provide a signal that GRACE can measure, in concert with other remote sensing data

Preserving diverse plant life will be crucial to buffer the negative effects of climate change and desertification in the world’s drylands, according to a new landmark study.

Plus des trois quarts du territoire mexicain souffre de l’érosion. Un climat agressif, un relief accidenté mais surtout l’action de l’homme accentuent la désertification.

Une légumineuse multi usage très tolérante à la sécheresse, qui pourrait résoudre une partie de l’insécurité alimentaire dans les régions arides d’Afrique et d’Asie.