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
Anglais
drought
Russe
засуха
Espagnol
sequías
Chinois, Simplifié
干旱
Arabe
جفاف
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Convention-cadre des Nations Unies sur les changements climatiques | 2 articles and paragraphs |
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Convention sur les zones humides | 4 documents |
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Convention des Nations Unies sur la lutte contre la désertification | 1 article or paragraph |
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Assemblée des Nations Unies pour l’environnement | 1 decision |