Environment & Ecology · Environment
With reference to the Global Drought Atlas, consider the following statements: I. The atlas provides a global assessment of drought hazards, impacts and long-term risk trends across regions. II. It estimates that around three-fourths of the global population could experience drought conditions by the middle of the 21st century if current trends continue. III. The publication has been brought out under the framework of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD). IV. It emphasises the need for countries to move from reactive relief measures to integrated national drought preparedness and management plans. Which of the statements given above are correct?
- 1I, II, III and IV
- 2I, II and IV only✓
- 3I, II and III only
- 4I and II only
Correct answer
I, II and IV only
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