Publications

In this section you will find all kinds of interesting publications, such as publications of the partner organisations and others on dry-lands.
Putting dryland people in the river’s seat: DRYNET paves the road!
Results and lessons learned from working together in 22 countries
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100612_Concept note on DRYNET PHASE II,"A Springboard to Promote Resilience in the Drylands"
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100617 - Rapport relatif a la celebration de la journee mondiale de lutte contre la desertification, Sénégal
Rapport relatif a la celebration de la journee mondiale de lutte contre la desertification à Joal-Fadiouth et autres localités du Sénégal (17 Juin 2010)
By:Enda TM - Programme Energie Environnement Développement, Juin 2010
pp-4 (pdf-format) [download]
100208 - Spreading the word: lessons in networking and using media to advocate for sustainable land use in the drylands
Spreading the word: lessons in networking and using media to advocate for sustainable land use in the drylands. Written for the conference “Sustainable land management in the dry lands of Southern Africa, 7-11 September 2009, Windhoek Namibia
By: K. Goldberg, N. Oettlé and M.J. van der Werff ten Bosch, September 2009
pp-17 (pdf-format) [download]
100225 - Agriculture and Food Security in Africa's Drylands - Meeting the realities of Small-Scale Farmers
Both ENDS Briefing Paper, January 2010
This paper argues that marrying local practice and scientific knowledge and that ensuring the participation of CSO’s in linking local people, scientists and decision-makers, are key to meeting basic needs in drylands, now and in the future.
pp-28 (pdf-format) [download]
100221 - Trichoderma spp and its potential in soil bioremediation, Chile
A Drynet Science & Technology Expertise
Trichoderma spp and its potential in soil bioremediation.
The experimental implementation of the fungus Trichoderma spp in a degraded soil, located in an area contaminated by waste from cooper and gold mining is described in this report. The study was designed to test the potential persistence of this plant-beneficial fungus in soils contaminated by mining waste. The persistence of the Trichoderma spp in those extreme conditions was demonstrated by the study, as shown by the laboratory soil analysis.
by Estudio y Gestion Ambiental (E&GA) January 2010
pp-22 (pdf-format) [download]
100209 - Field Participatory Research in Shahr-e-Ray
A Drynet Science & Technology Expertise
Field Participatory Research on the Effectiveness of Trichoderma in Improving Soil Fertility, Disease Control, and Reduction of Chemical Fertilizers and Pesticides Application in Cultivation of Leafy Vegetables in Shahr-e-Ray, Iran
by Mohammad Sharifi-Moghaddam (Expert on Sustainable Agriculture) December 2009
pp-11 (pdf-format) [download]
100201 - Vegetation and Plant Communities of the Avontuur Conservation Area
A Drynet Science & Technology Expertise
Vegetation and Plant Communities Associated with the Tillite and Dolerite Renosterveld Types of the Avontuur Conservation Area, Nieuwoudtville on the Bokkeveld Plateau, South Africa. The purpose of this study is to address the paucity of biological knowledge appropriate for effective conservation management of the Avontuur property.
by Simon Todd (Plant Conservation Unit Botany Department University of Cape Town) January 2010
pp-23 (pdf-format) [download]
100127 - Siraf: a Successful Traditional Way of Water-Harvesting in Iran
A Drynet Science & Technology Expertise
This study reveals that the ancient inhabitants of Siraf had developed state of the art water management techniques for rainwater harvesting, water storage and irrigation measures.
by Soheil Mohajeri (Professor, Science and Technology University of Boshehr, Iran) January 2010 pp-9 (pdf-format) [download]
100119 - El Trichoderma spp y Su Potencial en Biorremediación de Suelos
A Drynet Science & Technology Expertise
La identificación del potencial del Trichoderma spp., en la recuperación de suelos, es un paso muy importante en el reconocimiento del valor que tienen los recursos genéticos de la biodiversidad, en este caso los microorganismos. Este aspecto demuestra la importancia del control biológico en los programas de mejoramiento de suelos.
by Guido Zarate (PROBIOTEC) January 2010 pp-35 (pdf-format) [download]
091229 - Ecological and Socio-economic Evaluation of the Use of Prosopis juliflora for Bio-char Production, Pakistan<br>
A Drynet Science & Technology Expertise
Ecological and Socio-economic Evaluation of the Use of Prosopis juliflora, an invasive species in the arid and semi-arid areas of Pakistan
By: Syed Jamil Hasan Kazmi (University of Karachi, Karachi, Pakistan) December 2009
pp-54 (pdf-format) [download]
091220 - Assessing the potential of the indigenous livestock breeds of Baluchistan, Pakistan
A Drynet Science & Technology Expertise
Assessing the potential of the indigenous livestock breeds of Baluchistan. Breeding goals of tribal livestock breeders in the province are far more versatile than in intensive production systems and comprise many aspects other than high productivity with regard to cash products.
By: Dr. Abdul Raziq Kakar (Consultant Drynet project), December 2009
pp-59 (pdf-format) [download]
091124 - Trichoderma spp y su potencial en biorremediación de suelos, Bolivia
Presentación: Trichoderma spp y su potencial en biorremediación de suelos, Bolivia
by PROBIOMA November 2009
pp-25 (pdf-format) [download]
091002 - Spreading the word: lessons in networking and using media to advocate for sustainable land use in the drylands
Paper written for the SADC Sustainable Land Management Drylands Conference in Windhoek, Namibia, 07 - 11 September 2009, on lessons learned in Drynet related to networking and using media to promote sustainable dryland use.
by Karen Goldberg and Noel Oettlé (EMG) and Marie José van der Werff ten Bosch (Both ENDS)
pp 13 (pdf-format) [download]
091015 - GHG Emissions from Intensive and Extensive Dairy Production in Drylands: case studies from Inner Mongolia, China
A Drynet Science & Technology Expertise Paper
by Andreas Wilkes (World Agroforestry Centre, China Programme) & Wang Shiping (Beijing Environmental Asset Management (BEAM) Consultancy Center)
pp-42 (pdf-format) [download]
090930 - Adapting with Enthusiasm
Climate change adaptation in the context of participatory action research.
Conference paper written by Drynet partner EMG and Indigo development & change, on ingredients that small-scale farmers in South Africa need to adapt to changing climatic and socio‐economic conditions.
by B. Koegge (Indigo development & change) & N. Oettle (EMG) 
pp-15 (pdf-format) [download]
090915 - Participation in the UNCCD; A Guideline for COP 9
Position paper by Drynet members CARI and PROBIOMA on the participation aspects of the UNCCD process, based on a Drynet side event on participation held during the CRIC7 conference in Istanbul
pp 14 (pdf-format) [download]
090914 - Saffron Flowers and Sunken Gardens.
Inspiring Initiatives Reversing Dryland Degradation and Strengthening Livelihoods 
by Both ENDS Drynet Partners
pp 52 (pdf-format) [download]
090914 - Flores de Azafrán y Jardines Sumergidos
Iniciativas Inspiradoras para Revertir la Degradación de las Zonas Áridas y Fortalecer los Medios de Subsistencia
by Both ENDS Drynet Partners
pp 52 (pdf-format) [download]
090914 - Des Fleurs de Safran aux Vergers Encaissés
Des expériences réussies pour enrayer la dégradation des zones arides et renforcer les moyens de subsistance
by Drynet Partners
pp 52 (pdf-format) [download]
090827 - Desertification and climate change: linkages, synergies and challenges
Drynet Position Paper on Desertification and Climate Change   
by Elin Lorimer, Noel Oettlé and Penny Urquhart (with contributions by members of Drynet) 
pp 21 (pdf-format) [download]
090722 - Should the 2 billion people living in drylands be more hopeful after CSD17?
An article for Outreach Issues, a daily publication of Sustainable Development Issues Network (SDIN) and Stakeholder Forum (SF) by Drynet members Both ENDS and CARI in collaboration with DCG Norway.
by L. Naville Gisnås (DCG Norway); N. van Haren (Both ENDS); P. Burger (CARI)
pp 2 (pdf-format) [download]
081102 - Is the UNCCD Stuck in a Knowledge Traffic Jam?
A Discussion Paper for CRIC 7
by DESIRE/Drynet/eniD (October 2008)
pp 12 (pdf-format) [download]
081101 - Civil Society Organisations in Drylands
A Practical Guide for Mapping, Profiling & Analysing Community and Policy Level Engagement
by P. Hérodote, Global Mechanism; M.J. van der Werff ten Bosch, Both ENDS; and P. Burger, CARI (October 2008)
pp 19 (pdf-format) [download]
081031 - Bioenergy and Pastoralism: Challenging the Wastelands Myth
This is the report of a study that was done by SOS Sahel on the request of Drynet, to examine the issue of biofuels and the threat they pose to drylands and especially mobile pastoralist communities in drylands.
by D.J. McGahey (SOS Sahel International UK)
pp 22 (pdf-format) [download]
081031 - Bioénergie et Pastoralisme: analyser le mythe des terres incultes
Un document d’analyse scientifique et technologique commissionné par Drynet
Rapport établi par SOS Sahel International RU à l’occasion de l’événement parallèle spécial organisé lors du septième CRIC de la CNULCD sur les problématiques des terres incultes et du pastoralisme.
by Daniel J McGahey (SOS Sahel International Royaume-Uni)
pp-27 (pdf-format) [download]
081031 - The Biofuel Boom and its Consequences for Drylands
Drynet Position Paper (October 2008)
by S. Prakesh
pp 16 (pdf-format) [download]
081031 - El Boom de los Biocombustibles y sus Consecuencias para las Zonas áridas
Escrito sobre la Postura de Drynet (Octubre 2008)
por S. Prakesh, Both ENDS
pp 18 (pdf-format) [download]
081031 - The Role of Pastoralism in the Conservation of Dryland Eco-Systems
A presentation by League for Pastoral Peoples and Endogenous Development(LPP), Germany and Lokhit Pashu-Palak Sansthan (LPPS), India
pp 29 (ppt-format) [download]
081001 - Drylands Deserve More Attention
by M.J. van der Werff ten Bosch, Both ENDS; E. Seck, ENDA-TM and N. Oettlé, EMG
in: The Nature of Drylands, IUCN Nairobi 2008
pp 2 (pdf-format) [download]
081001 - Unprecedented Law on Soil Protection and Land Improvement
by Pinar Aksogan, TEMA
in: The Nature of Drylands, IUCN Nairobi 2008
pp 2 (pdf-format) [download]
081001 - The Nature of Drylands: Diverse Ecosystems, Diverse Solutions
by S. Kamotho, W. Strahm, C. Wolfangel (IUCN publication, Nairobi 2008)
pp 44 (pdf-format) [download]
081001 - An Insight into Drynet
Brochure: Achievements & Inspiring Local Initiatives
Drynet, October 2008
pp 2 (pdf-format) [download]
081001 - Un Regard sur Drynet
Brochure Drynet: Susciter les Initiatives Locales
Drynet Octobre 2008
pp 2 (pdf-format) [download]
081001 - Una Visión de Drynet
Folleto: Inspiracion para los Initiativas Locales
Drynet, Octubre 2008
pp 2 (pdf-format) [download]
080811 - Both ENDS Policy Note: Whither EU Biofuel policy? The flaws of a target based approach
by Sona Prakesh
Both ENDS policy notes tackle current policy issues in the field of environment and development and present both information on and alternatives to standard policy solutions. They are written for policy makers and stakeholders both in government and civil society who are working in the specific field covered by the note. The policy notes are written by Both ENDS staff, drawn on the experiences and dialogues with our partners in the South and complemented by outside knowledge.
pp 8 (pdf-format) [download]
071201 - Looking at the Bright Side of Life Stock: Mobile pastoralism and the environment.
by Ilse Köhler-Rollefson and Silke Brehm
Unforgivably, pastoralism continues to be listed as a main reason for desertification in UNCCD documents, although a large number of scientific studies refute this claim and emphasize the positive effects of this land-use strategy. The FAO also brought out a study last year on the effects of livestock on the environment in which it lumps together pastoralism with industrial livestock production. Drynet begs to differ and has collated some of the bright aspects of pastoralism in the paper below.
pp 5 (pdf-format) [download]
071201 - Mirando el Lado Bueno de la Ganadería: Pastoralismo móvil y medio ambiente
by Ilse Köhler-Rollefson and Silke Brehm
Resulta imperdonable que el pastoralismo siga siendo calificado como la principal causa de la desertificación en los documentos de la CMNUCD, pese a que un gran número de estudios científicos refutan esta afirmación y acentúan los efectos positivos de este uso estratégico de la tierra. La FAO también dio a conocer un estudio el año pasado sobre los efectos de la ganadería en el medio ambiente en el cual se tratan de manera conjunta el pastoralismo y la producción ganadera industrial. Drynet está en desacuerdo con esto y ha compaginado algunos de los aspectos más positivos del pastoralismo en el siguiente escrito.
pp 5 (pdf-format) [download]
070901 - Local Action, Starting Now
eniD Position Paper on the IIWG 10 Year Strategic Plan, in Collaboration with Drynet
pp 6 (pdf-format) [download]
070901 - Acción Local, Ahora Mismo!
Plan Estratégico a Diez Años para Reforzar la Aplicación de la CCD Contribución de eniD, en Collaboración con Drynet
UNCCD-COP8, Madrid 2007
pp 8 (pdf-format) [download]
070901 - Action Locale, Immédiate!
Plan Stratégique sur Dix Ans pour Renforcer la Mise en Œuvre de la CNULD une Contribution de L’eniD, en Collaboration avec Drynet
pp 8 (pdf-format) [download]