U.N. calls for integrated drought plan
Submitted by daya on Thu, 2012-08-23 14:21
Farmers from Africa to India struggle with insufficient rainfall
As farmers from Africa to India struggle with insufficient rainfall, the U.N. has sought consolidated efforts to combat climate change threat and counter its effects on global food security. “Climate change is projected to increase the frequency, intensity, and duration of droughts, with impacts on many sectors, in particular food, water, and energy,” warned World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) Secretary-General Michel Jarraud.
Main Topic:
Mark Content Private(Internal):
Clipping Type:
DNB
External URL:
http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-international/article3809497.ece
Publication Date:
23/08/2012