Reflections on the 2015 Caux Dialogue On Land and Security
Noel Oettle, from Drynet Secretariat and Environmental Monitoring Group (South Africa) attended the 3rd Caux Dialogue on Land and Security in Caux, Switzerland between 10 and 14 July 2015 as a representative of the Drynet network. As in previous years, an international group of scientists, policy makers and practitioners gathered to explore the complexity, successes, opportunities and challenges of advancing human security in a resource-challenged world. 2015 Caux Dialogue showcased a wealth of perspectives and experiences from around the world, and drew attention to how a plethora of land-related issues are combining to make the societies of the planet less secure. Land degradation, resource exploitation, climate change, competition between expanding populations for shrinking resources…