STRATEGIC drought risk management
ater resources are increasingly a source of tension; a tension that is at its highest during periods of drought. A consensus now exists that a transformational change in our approach to drought management is required – away from an episodic process that reacts to an emergency to a continuous process that proactively manages risk. Although some progress has been made, the transition is only in its infancy. Drawing on experiences from around the world, this book presents a framework for Strategic Drought Risk Management (SDRM).
SDRM is presented as a coherent and continuous process of analysis, adjustment and adaptation of policies and actions to reduce drought risk, including modifying the probability of a drought, reducing the vulnerability and enhancing the resilience. is book supports this transition by presenting the principles, framework and procedures that underlie a strategic approach to drought risk management. |
Resources
Main Report
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Journal papers
Sayers, P.B., Yuanyuan, L., Moncrieff, C., Jianqiang, L., Tickner, D., Gang, L. and Speed, R., (2017). Strategic drought risk management: eight ‘golden rules’ to guide a sound approach. International Journal of River Basin Management, pp.1-17. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/15715124.2017.1280812
Main Report
Download Strategic Drought Risk Management here
Journal papers
Sayers, P.B., Yuanyuan, L., Moncrieff, C., Jianqiang, L., Tickner, D., Gang, L. and Speed, R., (2017). Strategic drought risk management: eight ‘golden rules’ to guide a sound approach. International Journal of River Basin Management, pp.1-17. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/15715124.2017.1280812