Drought characteristics and management in the Caribbean.

Published online
23 Aug 2017
Published by
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Content type
Bulletin
URL
http://www.fao.org/publications/card/en/c/c3b85150-790c-418f-ae83-ac911134f808/


Publication language
English
Location
Caribbean

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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