World Overview of Conservation Approaches and Technologies (WOCAT)

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URL: http://www.wocat.net/

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Founded

1992

History

1992, as World Overview of Conservation Approaches and Technologies in Soil and Water Conservation, within the framework of B-XD1172 - World Association of Soil and Water Conservation (WASWAC). Formally launched in Oct 1992. Previously also referred to as World Overview of Conservation Technologies and Approaches in Soil and Water Conservation.

Aims

Support support innovation and decision-making processes in sustainable land management, particularly in connection with soil and water conservation (SWC).

Events

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Activities

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Structure

Global Management; Secretariat; Task Forces. Coordinated by the 'Centre for Development and Environment' at the University of Bern (Switzerland). Activities are decentralized and are carried out through regional, national and local initiatives.

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UN Sustainable Development Goals **

GOAL 6: Clean Water and SanitationGOAL 9: Industry, Innovation and InfrastructureGOAL 11: Sustainable Cities and CommunitiesGOAL 12: Responsible Consumption and ProductionGOAL 14: Life Below WaterGOAL 15: Life on Land

UIA Org ID

XK0317

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