Drought
A drought is an event of prolonged shortages in the water supply, whether atmospheric (below-average precipitation), surface water or ground water. A drought can last for months or years, or may be declared after as few as 15 days. It can have a substantial impact on the ecosystem and agriculture of the affected region and harm to the local economy. Annual dry seasons in the tropics significantly increase the chances of a drought developing and subsequent bush fires. Periods of heat can significantly worsen drought conditions by hastening evaporation of water vapour. Drought is a recurring feature of the climate …
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PCNS: Policy Center for the New South · 21 November 2024 English
A displaced person in Chad shared: “These displacements are observed in the localities of the two provinces [Lac and Hadjer-Lamis] but more severely in the villages and islands of the …
returnees.22 The effects of global temperature rise on the lake are evident, with decreased and irregular rainfall, recurring droughts … agriculture practices increase water infiltration and retention rates, which not only helps prevent floods but also mitigates droughts …
GFATM: Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria · 20 November 2024 English
diseases to save lives and The Global Fund increases dramatically change the course access to high-quality health of HIV, TB and malaria. [...] Strengthening the leadership, engagement and capacity of …
Women and children confront strong winds in the drought-impacted Somali region of eastern Ethiopia. Rising …
UNEP: United Nations Environment Programme · 19 November 2024 English
what is at stake and explore regional strategies to tackle desertification, land degradation, and drought. It also offers an opportunity to discuss anticipated outcomes and pressing issues for global action … prompt a renewed commitment to accelerate investment and action in order to restore land and boost drought resilience for the benefit of people and planet.In-person event organised by the Food and Agriculture …
tackle desertification, land degradation, and drought. It also offers an opportunity to discuss anticipated … and action in order to restore land and boost drought resilience for the benefit of people and planet …
Carbon Brief · 18 November 2024
climate change affected the intensity, frequency or impact of extremes – from wildfires in the US and drought in South Africa through to record-breaking rainfall in Pakistan and typhoons in Taiwan. To keep track …
WHO: World Health Organization · 15 November 2024 French
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including the spread of Anopheles stephensi, drought and food insecurity, climate change-induced …
IMF: International Monetary Fund · 15 November 2024 English
This document outlines the initiation and early stages of a Technical Assistance project designed to enhance the capacity of Mauritania's National Committee on Public Debt (CNDP) in the areas of …
extractive primary balances for fiscal policy formulation and the impact of natural disaster-related shocks, including droughts …
WHO: World Health Organization · 15 November 2024 French
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including the spread of Anopheles stephensi, drought and food insecurity, climate change-induced …
IADB: Inter-American Development Bank · 14 November 2024 English
El Monitor de Comercio e Integración 2024 analiza la evolución de América Latina y el Caribe en el nuevo contexto global, comparando la región con el resto del mundo y …
increased travel times and costs.c On the other hand, drought conditions in the Panama Canal reduced the water … better weather conditions after being hit by drought the previous year. This was true in 28 The estimate … soybeans, soybean byproducts, and maize after the drought of 2023, as well as oil. Brazil’s exports were …
World Bank Group · 14 November 2024 English
The Tunisian economy experienced a modest growth of 0.6 percent in the first half of 2024, following zero growth in 2023. By the end of 2024, Tunisia is projected to …
2024 after stalling in 2023 amidst a persistent drought, limited demand and tight financing conditions … . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 8. Assuming drought conditions ease, we expect a moderate growth rebound … Tunisian economy is stagnating amidst a persistent drought, limited demand and tight financing conditions … higher and above its pre- Covid average, as the drought and import compres- sion reduced the supply in … to be key to revive eco- nomic growth. Assuming drought conditions ease, we expect a moderate growth …
Parents for Climate · 14 November 2024 English
This report, co-published with the Climate Council, examines the dual crises of cost of living and climate change, detailing how fossil fuels exacerbate inflation and financial pressure on Australian families. …
experience more intense and frequent heatwaves, drought, cyclones and storms, as well as torrential rains …
