Question

Suggest ways to improve the quality of life of people living in desert areas.

Answer 1

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Water scarcity and drought affect over one billion people in arid, semi-arid and dry sub-humid areas, threatening livelihoods and food security. In these areas, the only available water may be surface runoff during rainy seasons, or shallow groundwater. This policy brief describes traditional ways of harvesting such water, outlines what improvements modern science offers, and discusses the implications for decision-makers, identifying both constraints and recommendations.

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