| ID | 134211 |
| Title Proper | Combating desertification in Central Asia |
| Other Title Information | finding new ways to regional stability through environmental sustainability? |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Salzmann, Antonio Cardesa |
| Publication | 2014. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | This article appraises the Central Asian Countries' Initiative on Land Management (CACILM) as an innovative experience of regional co-operation to implement the Convention on Desertification. Despite high initial expectations, the actual implementation process has suffered drawbacks. The Central Asian countries' commitment and capacity to sustain this process depends heavily on international support. Moreover, the process's low political profile and the weak capacities of the Central Asian authorities to engage in meaningful transnational co-operation are significant hurdles to be tackled. At the same time, national and regional efforts to combat soil degradation and desertification have not yet been properly mainstreamed with other more consolidated processes for the sustainable management of natural resources, such as the IFAS. It is argued that this may be a possible solution for the future of CACILM. |
| `In' analytical Note | Chinese Journal of International Law Vol.13, No.1; Mar.2014: p.203-231 |
| Journal Source | Chinese Journal of International Law Vol.13, No.1; Mar.2014: p.203-231 |
| Key Words | Central Asia ; Geopolitics ; Geo-Strategy ; Regional Stability ; Environmental Sustainability ; Central Asian Countries' Initiative on Land Management - CACILM ; International Support ; International Politics ; Regional Cooperation ; Political Profile ; National Efforts ; Regional Efforts |