Vision and Mission

Vision and Mission

Vision

To be a leading regional hub for innovative, interdisciplinary research on desert environments, supporting sustainability, climate resilience, and national development in arid regions.

Mission

DERC advances knowledge and practical solutions for desert environments through interdisciplinary research, capacity building, and strategic partnerships.

The mission focuses specifically on:

• Desert ecosystems and biodiversity.
• Water resources and groundwater conservation.
• Climate change adaptation and resilience.
• Geospatial technologies (Geomatics).
• Sustainable socio-economic development in arid regions.