Definition(s)
A naturally occurring phenomenon that exists when precipitation has been significantly below normal recorded levels, causing serious hydrological imbalances that adversely affect land resource production systems (Source: http://www.fao.org/ag/againfo/programmes/en/lead/alive_toolkit/pages/pageB_drought_hazard_def.html)
In other languages
English
drought
French
sécheresse
Ruso
засуха
Chino, simplificado
干旱
Árabe
جفاف
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Convención Marco de las Naciones Unidas sobre el Cambio Climático | 2 articles and paragraphs |
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Convención sobre los Humedales | 4 documents |
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Convención de las Naciones Unidas de Lucha contra la Desertificación | 1 article or paragraph |
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United Nations Environment Assembly | 1 decision |