Climate change adaptation in the Middle East and North Africa region
- http://www.waterjpi.eu/resources/newsletter/archive/2018/newsletter-08-november-2018/climate-change-adaptation-in-the-middle-east-and-north-africa-region
- Climate change adaptation in the Middle East and North Africa region
- 2019-03-07T00:00:00+01:00
- 2019-03-08T23:59:59+01:00
- Similar to what is seen in other parts of the world, there are clear signs of the impacts of climate change the Middle East and North African region (MENA).
- When Mar 07, 2019 to Mar 08, 2019
- Where Rabat, Morocco
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Similar to what is seen in other parts of the world, there are clear signs of the impacts of climate change the Middle East and North African region (MENA). The MENA region, which hosts a variety of ecosystems, already showing the signs of damage from human-induced climate change. According to the Fifth Assessment Report (AR5) produced by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), climate variability and extreme events have been affecting the MENA region in a variety of ways. Apart from increases in temperatures, trends such as erratic rainfalls and extended droughts have been negatively affecting agriculture and livestock production, leading to property losses and threatening livelihoods.
It is against this background that the Symposium is being organized. To register click Here
Deadline for submission of abstracts: 30th November 2018
Deadline for registrations: 30th January 2019
Deadline for submission of papers: 30th March 2019