سازمان منابع طبیعی و آبخیزداری کشور

The United Nations General Assembly recognized the need to bring together existing knowledge on the management of sand and dust storms (SDS) – including forecasting, early warning, source and impact mitigation – to facilitate the capacity-building of Member States and enhance their preparedness and response to SDS.

The new SDS Compendium will practical guidance for decision makers which can be adapted locally to reduce the risk and exposure from SDS events. It provides the necessary evidence base to proactively address SDS sources and impacts. Given the links between SDS and the environment, natural resource management, and food production, the SDS Compendium can be used in conjunction with development activities in affected areas, including integrated soil and water management practices, as well as cross-sectoral approaches involving health, industry, education and transport.

• About SDS
• Download the Compendium key messages
• Download the Compendium summary for decision makers

 Source: UNCCD.int