RT null T1 Plan of Action to Combat Desertification in Syria A1 United Nations Environment Programme, A1 Arab Center for the Studies of Arid Zones and Dry Lands, K1 desertification K1 saline water K1 mountain ecosystem K1 river basin K1 national park and reserve YR 1987 FD 1987 LK https://wedocs.unep.org/handle/20.500.11822/30476 UL https://wedocs.unep.org/handle/20.500.11822/30476 NO The Plan of Action to Combat Desertification in Syria highlights the gravity of the desertification problems encountered in the various Syrian environmental regions, notably the soil erosion in coastal ranges, the misuse of the agricultural lands, the over-grazing in the range areas, the salinization of the irrigated lands in the Euphrates valley, the sand dunes fixation in the dry areas and the soil water and air pollution problems. Recommendations were given to the Syrian Government regarding high priority to combat desertification aspects and to improve the quality of life in the country DS UN Environment Document Repository RD Sep 22, 2026