The three-part webinar series is designed to help water utilities professionals better plan for and mitigate drought impacts and advance long-term drought resilience.
Approximately $15 million will be available for about 90 new awards, pending budget appropriations, with most awards funded between $50,000 and $300,000 per year.
The report states that within the next 80 years, 129 countries will experience an increase in drought exposure mainly due to climate change.
The three-part series will help climate professionals and operational service providers better understand the flash drought phenomenon, which can cause significant damage to agriculture, economies, and ecosystems.
The findings show how users’ trust in drought forecasts significantly influences the way the information is integrated with their existing knowledge.
Americans’ health, security and economic wellbeing are tied to climate and weather. Every day, we see communities grappling with environmental challenges due to unusual or extreme events related to climate and weather.