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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UMP: University of Manitoba Press · 7 November 2024 English

“This book is absolutely amazing and one of the most original collections that I have read in many years. Intended for everyone who inhabits Turtle Island—Indigenous and settler alike—Manomin encourages …

humidity increased and the lake deepened, the drought-hardy ragweed and chenopods and the shallow-water and the waters deepened, there was a decline in drought-indicating plant species like Ambrosia and Chenopodiineae


IISD: International Institute for Sustainable Development · 29 October 2024 English

Least developed countries (LDCs) need more investment in agriculture to increase their agricultural productivity and promote their food security. Existing World Trade Organization (WTO) rules and flexibilities on agricultural domestic …

soil conservation and resource management, (iii) drought management and flood control, (iv) rural employment


IISD: International Institute for Sustainable Development · 28 October 2024 English

In this integrated cost-benefit analysis, the Nature-Based Infrastructure Global Resource Centre analyzes the potential of nature-based infrastructure (NBI) to combat water scarcity and enhance sustainable agriculture in Kenya.

economy. This includes avoided crop losses through drought mitigation, increased crop production, new revenue years, closely followed by avoided effects of drought, which could prevent costs of between USD 67.3–105


IISD: International Institute for Sustainable Development · 28 October 2024 English

In this integrated cost-benefit analysis, the Nature-Based Infrastructure Global Resource Centre analyzes the potential of nature-based infrastructure (NBI) to enhance agricultural productivity and hazard protection in Eswatini.

economy. This includes avoided crop losses through drought mitigation, increased crop production, and new


DDN: Dundurn Press · 15 October 2024 English

Now you can cheer for the Habs every day of the year! The Montreal Canadiens are one of the most storied franchises in hockey. No club has won more Stanley …

scored a goal in more than a year, had broken his drought. Finally, on February 9, 2012, the Montreal faithful


IISD: International Institute for Sustainable Development · 1 October 2024 English

This booklet illustrates how climate change and biodiversity loss impacts people in different ways and how gender-responsive and socially inclusive nature-based solutions (NbS) for adaptation can help to reduce the …

impacted by declining fish stocks than fishermen. Drought can lead to a loss of plants and animals. This


IISD: International Institute for Sustainable Development · 30 September 2024 English

Solar photovoltaic (PV) and onshore wind are now the cheapest options for new power generation, but enabling policies are still needed to speed up deployment, particularly in lower income countries. …

load and therefore can be the primary source of electricity in a system without impacts on the power system (assuming no droughts


Alberta Water Council · 26 September 2024 English

1 New Water for Life Action Plan Alberta Water Council 2024 Pending – to be completed Pending – to be completed In 2021, a statement of opportunity was submitted by …

provincial hazard identification and risk flood and drought management and assessment tool intended to assist EPA) continues to monitor potential flood and drought conditions and and other informative and user- supports this recommendation. For example, a new drought website was developed on Alberta.ca: https://www


C.D. Howe Institute · 23 September 2024 English

Stewart To: Canadians Concerned about Recognizing and Valuing Natural Assets Date: September 24 2024 Re: A Clear and Overdue Path to Accounting for Natural Assets in Canada Devastating wildfires and …

forests) are neither traded nor routinely valued, yet they provide critical services like helping manage worsening floods, droughts


Alberta Water Council · 19 September 2024 English

Update Report 2024

......... 7 Building Resiliency to Multi-Year Drought in Alberta (January 2021) .................... been collected. Building Resiliency to Multi-Year Drought in Alberta (January 2021) This work resulted in recommendation: Percentage of WPACs that have held drought resiliency workshops using the guide 18 months awchome.ca/projects/building-resiliency-multi-year-drought-6/ WPACs have held workshops, AWC staff will contact with municipalities and other key partners. As drought has been the focus for water management in the


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