Although more than 70 percent of our planet is covered with it, water is becoming an increasingly scarce commodity for a growing world population.
Global Drought OutlookQuote:Trends, Impacts and Policies to Adapt to a Drier World
Introduction
Droughts are becoming more frequent, prolonged and severe with climate change, threatening water security and placing growing pressure on people, ecosystems and economies. From reduced crop yields and strained power supply and river trade to degraded landscapes and disrupted livelihoods, the impacts of droughts are on the rise – and so are their costs.
The OECD’s Global Drought Outlook assesses how countries can strengthen drought management to adapt to a changing climate. It provides new insights into the rising human, environmental, and economic impacts of droughts and offers practical policy solutions to minimise losses, build long-term resilience, and support adaptation to a drier future.
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