The desert, a balanced ecosystem

Collection title

Environmental issues

ID

JRT00342

Source

JRTV (JO)

First broadcast date

2001

Production year

2001

Abstract

The Jordanian desert which covers 80% of Jordan’ a area is considered environmentally balanced. Presentation of the desert’s past which is a stock of heritage, how to preserve it and the role played by research to develop the desert. Man has lived a balanced life in the desert either in Jordan or in other parts of the Arab desert where it was necessary to preserve the environment and maintain pastures and wild life. Studies on desertification and drought are part of the Arab desert whether it is in Syria, Saoudi Arabia or Iraq where studies on soil, vegetation, water and water reserves are done to achieve the so-called development in Rwished, Sefari and other regions for the benefit of the community.

Type

video

Production companies

• Television - Own production

Broadcaster

JRTV - Jordan Television

Audiovisual form

Documentary

Personalities

• Bint Nacer Cherifa Zeina

Primary theme

Eco-systems and sustainable development

Secondary themes

• Society and way of life
• Tourism and cultural sites / Tourist sites

Credits / Cast

• AL Moumni Tahani - Author of original work
• Badr Ibrahim - Speaker
• Dajani Djamal - Director

Period of events

• 2001

Map locations

• Jordan - Arabian desert - The desert

Original language

Arabic

Media running time

16m54

Additional information

Interview with Cerifa Zeina Bint Nacer - sahara - programs presented to the local community - Rouiched - Al Saffawi - interview with Mohamed Chahbez, Director of "desert research and development programme