Integrated Drought Management, Volume 2: Forecasting, Monitoring, and Managing Risk

Drought is a significant global challenge that affects many aspects of society, including agriculture, water resources, and human health. This book provides a comprehensive overview of drought prediction and management, covering essential concepts, advanced techniques, and case studies from different regions and countries. It also explores the impacts of climate change on drought and the challenges associated with managing drought, decision-making, and policy implications.

Format: Hardback
Length: 755 pages
Publication date: 12 September 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Drought prediction and management encompass a comprehensive and multifaceted approach to understanding and addressing the challenges posed by dry periods. This field provides a global perspective on drought prediction and management, synthesizing the latest state of knowledge and covering a wide range of topics. From essential concepts and advanced techniques for forecasting and modeling drought to societal impacts, consequences, and planning, this text delves into the complexities of drought. It presents numerous case studies, showcasing diverse management approaches from different regions and countries, highlighting the successes and challenges encountered in managing drought. Moreover, it addresses the profound impact of climate change on drought, the escalating challenges associated with drought management, decision-making processes, and policy implications. Drawing upon the expertise of hundreds of experts from around the world, this text offers a comprehensive resource for researchers, policymakers, and practitioners seeking to better understand and address the multifaceted challenges of drought.

Drought prediction and management encompass a comprehensive and multifaceted approach to understanding and addressing the challenges posed by dry periods. This field provides a global perspective on drought prediction and management, synthesizing the latest state of knowledge and covering a wide range of topics. From essential concepts and advanced techniques for forecasting and modeling drought to societal impacts, consequences, and planning, this text delves into the complexities of drought. It presents numerous case studies, showcasing diverse management approaches from different regions and countries, highlighting the successes and challenges encountered in managing drought. Moreover, it addresses the profound impact of climate change on drought, the escalating challenges associated with drought management, decision-making processes, and policy implications. Drawing upon the expertise of hundreds of experts from around the world, this text offers a comprehensive resource for researchers, policymakers, and practitioners seeking to better understand and address the multifaceted challenges of drought.

Dimension: 254 x 178 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032231686