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The technical brief describes the method by which maps were created to identify potential sources of sand and dust storms.
The World Meteorological Organization publishes anually a report on the incidence and hazards of sand and dust storms, which have a major impact on air quality, health, the environment, agriculture and economies.
The guideline is a high-level primer to raise awareness and promote the more effective management of sand and dust storms (SDS), their sources and impacts.It can be used by regional, national and sub-national authorities and actors responsible for formulating and implementing SDS initiatives in key policy areas of agriculture, human health, built infrastructure,…
A long-term vision of the Regional Strategy for Sand and Dust Storms Management in Central Asia for 2021–2030 is to reduce the vulnerability of Central Asian countries and communities to the effects of SDS by mitigating active sources and planning for proactive measures in destination areas.
