WASWC

World Association of Soil and Water Conservation
Association mondiale pour la conservation du sol et de l'eau

Type of Structure:	society / association
Regional Scope:	global
Parent Organisations:	FAO.UN, USAID.USA, ISCO, others
Child Organisations:
Duration :	1983 to present
Contact Address:	no office contact defined

holding an official function in WASWC

General information and objectives

Aims Encourage wise use and conservation of soil and water resources so that these can sustain mankind forever; promote responsibility for wise use and conservation of soil and water by serving as a forum for scientists, conservation professionals, and policymakers in assessing soil and water conservation needs worldwide. Specifically: monitor soil and water conservation practices; assess needs and support conservation action in each nation and worldwide; develop a world-wide information exchange among members; provide a means by which members can become aware of one another's problems and possible solutions to those problems; encourage research and demonstration projects to assist understanding of how more effective soil and water conservation methods may be put into practice; emphasize need for protecting soil and water resources from destruction, to ensure survival of mankind now and in the future.

Activities Priorities include:
(a) Training and institution building;
(b) Communication;
(c) Research;
(d) Development.

Disseminates information on soil and water conservation. Conducts training courses, workshops. Publicizes programmes of other organizations sponsoring soil and water conservation research. Associated Bodies:
World Overview of Conservation Approaches and Techniques (WOCAT);
Organic Matter Management Network.


Last update: 5/6/22
Source of data: ProClim- Research InfoSystem (1993-2024)

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