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Drought Characteristics and Management in the Caribbean

Year of publication 2015

Place of publication Rome, Italy ;

Pages 93 p.

Author FAO;

Publisher FAO ;

Product type Book (series)

ISBN 978-92-5-109248-4

Series title FAO Water Reports

Series number No. 42

Synopsis (short abstract) This report reviews information on drought characteristics and management in the Caribbean region, identifies the relevant national and regional agencies and focal points involved in drought management, and brings together information on their work at national and regional level. The report pertains to the characterization and management of drought in the Caribbean, a region commonly hit by climate-related hazards, including drought.

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