2016-04-272016-04-27Tana Lala-Pritchard. (24/2/2015). Outcomes and policy-oriented recommendations from the UNCCD 3rd Scientific Conference Report by the Bureau of the Committee on Science and Technology.https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11766/4680The United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) 3rd Scientific Conference was held from 9 to 12 March 2015 in conjunction with the fourth special session of the Committee on Science and Technology (CST S-4). The conference addressed the topic: “Combating desertification, land degradation and drought for poverty reduction and sustainable development: the contribution of science, technology, traditional knowledge and practices”. Pursuant to the provisions in decision 21/COP.11, this document contains: (a) a report by the Bureau of the CST on the organization of the UNCCD 3rd Scientific Conference; (b) the policy-oriented proposals developed by the SPI based on the outcomes of the UNCCD 3rd Scientific Conference; and (c) emerging policy issues compiled by the SPI which address future science-based activities of the UNCCD.PDFCC-BY-NC-4.0policy-science interfaceBriefOpen access