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10/11/22 14:29 PM IST

International Drought Resilience Alliance (IDRA)

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  • The International Drought Resilience Alliance (IDRA) was launched on November 7 during the 27th Conference of Parties (COP27) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCC).
About IDRA
  • Spain and Senegal jointly launched the IDRA to promote cooperation to increase preparedness against future droughts.
  • The Alliance has 30 countries and 20 organisations. It seeks to create a shift in how the world responds to the growing drought risks by moving away from emergency responses to creating a long-term resilience.
  • The IDRA was first announced by Spain at the 77th session of the UNGA in September this year.
  • This grouping will make drought resilience a priority in the national development.
  • It will also provide platform for sharing drought-related technology and expertise.
  • It will be collaborating with other international platforms to achieve the universal coverage of early warning systems and regional initiatives to achieve maximum benefits.
Drought 
  • Drought is among the worst threats that are hindering the world’s progress towards sustainable development.
  • It is posing as a major challenge to all countries regardless of their economic status by threatening the livestock and agricultural sectors.
  • Over 55 million people are affected each year.
  • This year’s droughts in Europe, the United States, Australia, Chile, the Horn and Southern Africa showed that no country can escape the impact of droughts.
Source- DTE 

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