The Drought Resilience +10 Conference, hosted by WMO in Geneva from 30 September to 3 October 2024, called for global collaboration to find actionable solutions to address the escalating threat of drought and water scarcity worldwide. Drought is one of the most insidious climate-related hazards, disproportionately impacting vulnerable groups, food security, public health, and ecosystems. The Conference aimed to reflect on the successes and challenges in drought risk management over the past decade, following the 2013 High-Level Meeting on National Drought Policy, and to discuss how to achieve drought resilience in the coming years.
Some 1 000 Conference participants planned how to scale-up drought resilience efforts in view of the increasing intensity and frequency of such events due to climate change. They aimed to engage with decision-makers to raise awareness, mobilize resources and prioritize integrated drought management strategies to improve resilience. Their discussions addressed key aspects of drought management, reflecting the central challenges and opportunities for building drought resilience globally. The Conference recommendations will guide global drought policy and action over…
