Placeholder while article actions loadMADRID — Politicians and experts met in Madrid on Friday to discuss ways to tackle drought and the increasing spread of deserts across the globe. “The consequences of drought can affect up to three quarters of humanity by 2050. The half-day meeting is being held to mark the United Nations’ World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought. Three meals a day is a dream.”She said communities had turned to violence because of the lack of food and water. The UNCCD says that between 1900 and 2019, droughts have impacted 2.7 billion people in the world, and caused 11.7 million deaths.

Source: The North Africa Journal June 17, 2022 11:15 UTC