'Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)'
Abstract
This collection of essays and case studies are presented to analyse factors contributing to dust and sandstorms with examples of measures to keep the menace under control. It considers the relationship between weather, climate and dust storms and examines the mechanisms by which dust and sand are transported. Experiences show that past policies on land-use and the promotion of unsustainable farming systems were the root cause of most disasters. The socio-economic aspects of dryland degradation need to be given more attention. Success stories on effective measures in mitigating the effects of sand-dust storms are reviewed. Progress in finding suitable indicators and monitoring systems to forecast, mitigate and prevent dust storms are featured. Produced and supported by: the Government of the Netherlands, Asia Regional Coordinating Unit, Secretariat of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) in collaboration with the China National Committee for Implementation of UNCCD, Environment and Natural Resources Development Division, UNEP/ROAP, FAO/RAPA, and UNESCO, Beijing Office.Supported by The Government of the Netherland
