Implementing Drought Early Warning Information Systems (DEWIS) in the Caribbean

Abstract:

1.2015-2016 regional drought: 2015 driest year on record. Rainfall deficits subsiding since April/May 2016 for many. Drought impacts similar to major drought of 2009-2010. 2.How to: Effective drought risk reduction? Drought early-warning information systems (DEWISs) + national drought management policies and plans. 3.Capacity building led by CIMH, engaging water sector stakeholders: -Since 2009: Building regional DEWIS capacity – drought monitoring, forecasting, education and research; -Since 2011: Building In-country drought management capacity – drought risk awareness, drought policy and plan drafting; -2016: Formalised regional partnership between climate sensitive sectors

Authors:

Dr. Cedric J. Van Meerbeeck, Dr. Shelly-Ann Cox, Dr. Roché Mahon, Adrian R. Trotman

Year:

2016

Topic:

Drought Planning, General, Publications,

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