Drought and water scarcity
This publication shows how the three pillars of drought management: (1) monitoring; (2) vulnerability assessment; and (3) risk mitigation and response, help to integrate the management of the two phenomena.
Drought Management
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When coping crumples: a rapid assessment of the impact of drought on children and women in India
This document presents a rapid drought impact assessment that was carried out by UNICEF’s India Country Office in eight states with the aim of providing insights into drought management practices and their
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China issues emergency response for Gansu drought
BEIJING - The central government on Tuesday initiated a level-IV emergency response plan to manage the drought in Northwest China's Gansu Province. The National Commission for Disaster Reduction and the
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Handbook of drought indicators and indices
This handbook covers some of the most commonly used drought indicators/indices that are being applied across drought-prone regions, with the goal of advancing monitoring, early warning and information
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Southern African economic bloc seeks $2.7 billion for drought relief
The Southern African economic bloc said it would appeal for $2.7 billion from the international community to help more than 23 million people in "urgent need" because of a blistering drought. Ian Khama,
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South Africa: Western Cape Identifies Priority Areas for Drought Mitigation
Following a successful two-day drought dialogue, the Western Cape government has compiled a list of priority areas that will drive the province's drought mitigation strategies into the future. The drought
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72% of Iran’s population struggling with long-term drought: official
TEHRAN — 72 percent of people in Iran are withstanding prolonged drought, the director for drought and crisis management department of Iran’s Meteorological Organization said. Since the beginning of
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Drought characteristics and management in the Caribbean
This report reviews information on drought characteristics and management in the Caribbean region, identifies the relevant national and regional agencies and focal points involved in drought management,
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Judgement of the Supreme Court of India regarding drought like situation prevailing in many states of India, 11/05/2016
<p>Supreme Court in this 53-page verdict delivered on May 11, 2016 pulled up the government over a lack of preparedness for the drought which struck at least 10 states across the country. The apex court ordered creating a national plan to tackle the crisis, a disaster fund and standard procedures for declaring areas drought-hit.</p>
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Drought Crisis Management Plan (National) 2016
Centre’s drought crisis management plan explains that relief measures must be implemented by States with its active cooperation. The manual sets out four important measures that a State government should
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Drought Crisis Management Plan (National) 2016
Centre’s drought crisis management plan explains that relief measures must be implemented by States with its active cooperation. The manual sets out four important measures that a State government should