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#PressRelease: #INDIA AND #ISRAEL COMBAT DESERTIFICATION
Today is World Day to Combat Desertification which is observed every June 17th to promote public awareness of international efforts to combat desertification.
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Today is World Day to Combat Desertification which is observed every June 17th to promote public awareness of international efforts to combat desertification.
Read more from our press release below:
#Israel, one of the worlds’ leading nations in desert technologies and methods of dealing with desertification, is at the helm of these international efforts.
With over 60% of its territory being a desert & another 20% semi-arid land, #Israel has developed a myriad of solutions to desertification & living in the desert including: desert agriculture, irrigation, desalination, aquaculture, afforestation and management of water resources.
@MASHAVisrael places special emphasis on development cooperation &assistance in the fight against desertification & drought by introducing international programs of capacity building, training, project development & research.
Israeli experts visit #India in consultancy missions on irrigation, vegetable production, and greenhouse production under the Indo-Israeli Agricultural Project with the federal and state governments of India.
A delegation of professionals from India participated in a study tour in #Israel organized by @MASHAVisrael on water technology and management issues.
@MASHAVisrael's approach is based on #Israel’s experience in facing harsh climatic conditions, combines the transfer of adaptable technology, research and development, and hands-on experience originating from leading Israeli experts and institutions.
Israeli Amb. @DrRonMalka: “As part of our #GrowingPartnership with #India, Israel is keen to work together & share its experience & cutting edge technology in our joint fight against desertification, including a strategic partnership on #WaterManagement & #WaterSecurity.”
