Less to Lose? Drought Impact and Vulnerability Assessment in Disadvantaged Regions
Droughts hit the most vulnerable people the hardest. When this happens, everybody in the economy loses over the medium- to long-term. Proactive policies and planning based on vulnerability and risk assessments can reduce drought risk before the worst impacts occur. The aim of this article is to info...
Main Authors: | Caroline King-Okumu, Daniel Tsegai, Rajendra Prasad Pandey, Gwyn Rees |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2020-04-01
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Series: | Water |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4441/12/4/1136 |
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