The 9^th session of the CCD Committee on Science and Technology (CST) was held along with UNCCD COP9 from 21 to 25 September 2009 in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

From 22 to 24 September the CST session was held in a scientific conference-style format, entitled

This international scientific conference was prepared and organised by the Dryland Science for Development (DSD) consortium in collaboration with the Bureau of the CST. It brought together leading scientists from around the world to discuss the state-of-the art in monitoring and assessing land degradation and desertification, sustainable land management, and the management of related knowledge.

In order to maximize knowledge-sharing and the policy-relevant output, the conference topic was prepared through three Thematic Working Groups (WGs) on:

Each WG prepared a White Paper on its topic, including policy recommendations. These White Papers have been subject to extensive reviewing and to two global online consultations from 22/05 to 30/06/2009 (Version 1) and from 16/08 to 31/10/2009 (Version 2) and have been presented and discussed at the Conference. Based on the discussions and the comments received, the White Papers will be finalized for the end of 2009.

In addition, a Synthesis paper, highlighting the most important scientific conclusions and policy recommendations has been submitted to the CST and COP9 in Buenos Aires.

Another opportunity for participation was through a competitive poster session, where some 50 posters where presented during the whole duration of COP9.

For more information please contact
	Dryland Science Secretariat
Email:	secretariat(at)drylandscience.org

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