Since 1995, the World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought has been celebrated on 17 June. The General Assembly of the United Nations established it in order to draw the attention of both decision-makers and ordinary people to this phenomenon, the effects of which are being felt by humanity ever more often and ever more intensely.
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The fellowship of the Foundation for Polish Science START was awarded for the 24th time – it is the fellowship for the most able young scientists under the age of 30. Among the top three there is Doctor Krzysztof Sośnica from the Faculty of Environmental Engineering and Geodesy of the University of Environmental and Life Sciences in Wrocław.
https://upwr.edu.pl/en/news/the_reward_of_the_foundation_for_polish_science_for_krzysztof_sosnica-69.html