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Book SynopsisThe Asian monsoon region is one of these areas where consecutive years of droughts are causing severe problems for the lives and livelihoods of the communities. This book outlines the characteristics and challenges of the Asian monsoon drought and highlights innovative solutions and approaches undertaken in different parts of the region.
Table of ContentsList of Contributors. List of Editors. Brief Introduction to the Series. Brief Introduction to the Volume. Preface. Chapter 1 Overview and Characteristics of Asian Monsoon Drought. Chapter 2 Socioeconomic Impact of Droughts in Bangladesh. Chapter 3 Adaptation to Droughts in Cambodia. Chapter 4 Drought, its Impacts and Management: Scenario in India. Chapter 5 Overview of Droughts in Myanmar. Chapter 6 Drought Risk Reduction in the Dry Zone of Sri Lanka. Chapter 7 Thailand Drought Risk Management: Macro and Micro Strategies. Chapter 8 Drought Risk Management in Vietnam. Chapter 9 Proactive Drought Risk Reduction Approaches in the Asian Monsoon Region. Droughts in Asian Monsoon Region. Community, environment and disaster risk Management. Copyright page.
