Importance of awareness building. Strong awareness among stakeholders, especially the public, on the state of the environment and natural resources is important for gaining support for government plans and strategies for land degradation control and for overall environmental and natural resource management in general. Disclosure of government plans for management, and conservation and protection provides a solid foundation for cooperation in planning and implementing IEM plans and strategies. Important decisions, plans, and proposed investment projects should be disclosed through public media for soliciting public opinion. Awareness building should be complemented by an effective information-sharing multimedia system.
Capacity Building to Combat Land Degradation Project