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UNESCO Chair in Water in Desert and Arid Zones (526), established in 2001 at Al-Fateh University (Libyan Arab Jamahiriya) |
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Fields / Disciplines
Water resources.
Objectives- To conduct research in fields related to use and management of water resources in desert and arid zones.
- To provide teaching facilities for postgraduate studies in the fields related to use and management of water in desert and arid zones.
- To organize documentation and information services to develop a knowledge base in the fields relevant to the activities carried out by the UNESCO Chair as well as to facilitate the dissemination of its research.
- To launch a network of Arab and African scholars and institutions involved in research and teaching related to the use and management of water in desert and arid zones.
- To participate actively in the activities of the Mediterranean Network UNITWIN/UNESCO Chair in Water Resources, Sustainable Development and Peace.
- To provide special training in the field of water resources in arid and semi-arid zones, desalinisation and water treatment.
Host Institution
Al-Fateh University. Website
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