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Greek National Action Plan for Combating Desertification.

Country/Territory
Greece
Document type
Date
2001
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Land & soil, Water, Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Climate change Desertification Erosion Soil conservation/soil improvement International agreement-text International agreement-implementation Land-use planning Sustainable use Irrigation Forest fires Protection of environment Protection forest Management/conservation
Geographical area
Europe, EUROPE AND CENTRAL ASIA, European Union Countries, Mediterranean, Southern Europe
Entry into force notes
The Law shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Gazette.
Abstract

According to the article 10 of the Convention the National Action Plan must determine the factors that contribute to desertification of specific areas of the country, as well as the practical measures required to face desertification and deal with consequences of draught. It must also specify the role of the Government, of the local societies and of the land users, as well as the required and available means. The objectives of the Plan are the following: 1. Determination of the threatened areas and their extend; 2. Estimation of the effectiveness of the applied policy and of the measures taken; 3. More effective application and use of the existing structures and institutions; 4. Elaboration of additional political, institutional, economical, social, and technical measures, and proposals on mechanisms required for their specification and implementation; 5. Formulation of a national strategy, to prevent and mitigate desertification, and to promote sustainable land and water use, and to secure biodiversity, while minimizing social conflicts concerning land use; 6. Promotion of public awareness and encouraging active participation of affected populations and of their local agencies to the formulation and implementation of local and specialized measures; 7. Selection and formulation of priorities and pilot - actions; 8. Demographic and socio-economic rehabilitation of areas facing desertification; 9. Establishment of a network for early diagnosis and warning; 10. Co-operation with respective National Programs from other countries and linking to corresponding international networks.

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