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As droughts fueled by human destruction of the environment are projected to affect three in four people by 2050, investing in sustainable land and water management is essential to reduce their costs, which already exceed $307 billion per year globally.Drawing on a wealth of evidence and case studies from various countries —including Chile, India, Jordan, Kenya, Spain and Tunisia— this…

The World Drought Atlas serves as a wake-up call, offering insights into the stark realities of drought and calling for urgency in our response. It reminds us that drought lacks regard for borders, leaving no region or country, regardless of their level of development, immune to its impacts. It reminds us that our actions similarly have far-reaching consequences – for all of us. As the world…

This publication highlights experiences from 30 countries in the 2022 reporting on land degradation and drought, showcasing diverse approaches to addressing challenges in data management, digital literacy, and securing financial resources.

This policy brief highlights drought impacts. All life on Earth is connected through water as part of a complex, interconnected planetary system. Drought stresses and sometimes breaks those life-sustaining connections. Functioning ecosystems underpin the quality of life in both developed and developing countries. The food-water-energy nexus can spread the impacts of drought over…