Preparing for Drought: A Guidebook for Developing Countries

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dc.contributor.authorUnited Nations Environment Programme
dc.contributor.organizationEcosystems Division
dc.contributor.otherWilhite, Donald A.
dc.date.accessioned2019-10-01T10:19:02Z
dc.date.available2019-10-01T10:19:02Z
dc.date.issued1992
dc.descriptionThe purpose of this guidebook is to describe those unique characteristics of drought that set it apart from other natural hazards (Chapter 1). The guidebook also describes the nature of impacts associated with drought. Chapter 2 illustrates, through several case studies, how some nations have coped with drought in the past and describes recent attempts to adopt a more proactive risk management approach. Chapter 3 proposes a methodology to assist developing countries in the preparation of drought plans, exemplifying many of the concepts now being incorporated in the national policies and plans discussed in Chapter 2. The final chapter summarizes the key features of the proposed planning methodology, including recommendations for governments and international organizations.en
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dc.identifier.urihttps://wedocs.unep.org/handle/20.500.11822/30153
dc.languageEnglish
dc.page.number82 p.
dc.rights.accessLevelPublic
dc.subjectdrought
dc.subjectdrought control
dc.subjectclimate change
dc.subjectguideline
dc.subjectrisk management
dc.subjectdrought-prone area
dc.subjectdrought-stricken area
dc.subjectdeveloping country
dc.subjectLand
dc.subject.sdgSDG 15 - Life on Land
dc.subject.themedisasters
dc.subject.themelegislation
dc.subject.themeconflict
dc.titlePreparing for Drought: A Guidebook for Developing Countriesen
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