Feasibility Study for the Creation of the LASII

This document provides information on a feasibility study for the creation of the “Land Subsidence International Initiative (LaSII).” 

Due to global changes the need to disseminate knowledge about land Subsidence studies and prevention more broadly is urgent. The UNESCO IHP LaSII main goals are to improve access to scientists and engineers from developing countries, enhance knowledge transfer and better planning for the sustainable use of the groundwater resources LS-affected regions in view of the expected climate changes. The proposed Initiative would better serve the purpose of the UNESCO IHP Member Sates providing a wider platform to support developing countries with limited access to research studies and monitoring.

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