Current Context : According to the World Drought Atlas around 75 per cent of the population will be affected by drought by 2050
About World Drought Atlas:
Launch: Launched by the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) in collaboration with the European Commission Joint Research Centre.
Focus Areas:
- Link to Human Activities:Explains how human activities contribute to worsening drought risks.
- Impacts of Drought:The atlas explores impacts in five key areas:
- Water Supply
- Agriculture
- Hydropower
- Inland Navigation
- Ecosystems
Global Scope:
- Features 21 case studies worldwide, showing that no country is immune to drought, regardless of size, GDP, or latitude.
Strategies for Drought Management:
- Governance Measures:Early warning systems, microinsurance for farmers, water pricing schemes.
- Land-Use Management:Land restoration, agroforestry.
- Water Supply Management:Wastewater reuse, groundwater recharge, and conservation.