This Forum seeks to promote the exchange of information and experiences on best practices and traditional knowledge. It will be organized around the following issues: 3-9 May – Soil rehabilitation and conservation; 10-16 May – Agricultural and forestall practices; 17-23 May – Water use and management; and 24-30 May – social and communal organization.  

dates: 3-30 May 2006  
location: TBA  
www: http://services.unccd.int/Forums-LAC/index.htm