Drought -- National Drought Mitigation Center
Date of this Version
9-2008
Document Type
Article
Citation
FAO 2008
Abstract
Table of Contents
1. Introduction to Drought Planning.............................................1
1.1 Effects of Drought in the Near East Region........................................................1
1.2 New Emphasis on Proactive Drought Planning .................................................. 3
1.3 Integration of Drought Planning and Sustainable Development ......................... 3
2. Explanation of Drought Concepts..............................................................5
2.1 Definitions ........................................................................................................ 5
2.2 The Nature of Drought ...................................................................................... 7
2.3 The Effects of Drought ...................................................................................... 7
3. HowtoDevelopaDroughtPlan.....................................................................................9
Step 1: Creating Political Momentum and Authority................................................9
Step 2: Coordinating Strategic Drought Planning .................................................. 12
Step 3: Fostering Involvement and Developing Common Understandings .............. 15
Step 4: Investigating Drought Monitoring, Risk, and Management Options............ 16
Step 5: Writing a Drought Plan ............................................................................. 33
Step 6: Implementing a Drought Plan ................................................................... 33
4. Example of National Drought Planning: The Islamic Republic of Iran....................35
4.1 Overview of the Iran National Strategy and Action Plan on Drought Preparedness, Management, and Mitigation in the Agricultural Sector ........... 36
4.2 Steps in the Development of the Iran National Strategy and Action Plan on Drought Management and Mitigation .............................................. 36
5. Drought Planning and Risk Management Resources......................................... 41
5.1 United Nations System.................................................................................... 41
5.2 International Networks and Centers................................................................45
5.3 Regional Networks and Organizations ............................................................. 46
5.4 Country-Based Organizations ......................................................................... 47
6. References................................................................................50
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