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COVID 19 sustainability increase satellite technology drought monitoring system drought governance Op-ed
13 October 20
South Asia, Africa
Giriraj Amarnath of IWMI stated that In the Water Risks and Disasters research group that led by him, apply the latest satellite technology to help national and state governments, non-profits and specialist agencies to plan for and reduce the risk from, disasters.
Work is primarily focused on reducing risk from climate-related shocks such as droughts, floods and biological pest attacks. These often have a huge impact on the livelihoods of smallholder farmers in Africa and Asia, many of whom are poor and vulnerable.
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