reviewKSCE Journal of Civil EngineeringJan 1, 2025DIAMOND OA

Drought impact, vulnerability, risk assessment, management and mitigation under climate change: A comprehensive review

Sejong University · University of Gujrat · +1 more institution

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Abstract

• Droughts challenge agriculture, water, ecosystems, and societies worldwide. • Urgent need for improved drought prediction and modeling tools. • Environmental and socioeconomic factors influence drought vulnerability. • Key strategies: integrated water resource management and resilient cropping systems. • Future climate scenarios are crucial for adaptive management practices. Droughts pose significant challenges to agriculture, water resources, ecosystems, and societies worldwide. This comprehensive review examines the multidimensional impacts of meteorological, hydrological, agricultural, socio-economic, ecological, urban, environmental, and flash drought types. We identified the most urgent need for…

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Keywords
  • Vulnerability (computing)
  • Climate change
  • Environmental science
  • Vulnerability assessment
  • Environmental planning
  • Environmental resource management
  • Risk management
  • Risk assessment
UN Sustainable Development Goals
  • Climate action
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