6th Oxford Interdisciplinary Desert Conference

16 & 17 March 2023, School of Geography and the Environment, University of Oxford

6th Oxford Interdisciplinary Desert Conference

Introduction

Deserts and drylands encompass 40% of the globe and shelter two billion people. Arid regions are home to the major religions, valued natural resources, scarcity, wealth and poverty, and face issues that dominate our time. Geopolitics, climate change, development, land degradation, population growth and conflict are issues that have relevance beyond any singular department or perspective.

The Oxford Desert Conference brought together academics and non-academics who research, work and live across the world's desert and semi-desert regions for two days of vibrant talks, presentations, panels and networking opportunities. It was a truly interdisciplinary event which allowed social and physical scientists to exchange views, develop lasting collaborations and make a positive global impact.

The 6th Oxford Interdisciplinary Desert Conference was held on 16-17 March 2023.

Programme

View the 2023 Conference Programme [PDF: 7.8MB]

Desert

How to find us

The conference takes place at the School of Geography and the Environment, University of Oxford. The School of Geography and the Environment is located in the University Science Area, South Parks Road, Oxford. For directions, please see the School's contact information.

For further queries please contact the Conference Team:

Dr Ariell Ahearn and Dr Troy Sternberg
Oxford Interdisciplinary Desert Conference
School of Geography and the Environment, University of Oxford
South Parks Road, Oxford, OX1 3QY, UK
Tel: +44 (0)1865 285070
Email: deserts@ouce.ox.ac.uk