Drought: A common environmental disaster

IR Orimoloye, JA Belle, YM Orimoloye, AO Olusola… - Atmosphere, 2022 - mdpi.com
Droughts have been identified as an environmental hazard by environmentalists, ecologists,
hydrologists, meteorologists, geologists, and agricultural experts. Droughts are …

Climate change, land, water, and food security: Perspectives From Sub-Saharan Africa

SA Ofori, SJ Cobbina, S Obiri - Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems, 2021 - frontiersin.org
The current and projected warming of the earth is unequivocal with humans playing a strong
role as both perpetrators and victims. The warming on the African continent is projected to …

The digital and sustainable transition of the agri-food sector

S Abbate, P Centobelli, R Cerchione - Technological Forecasting and …, 2023 - Elsevier
According to recent trends, food production must double by 2050 to meet the world's
growing population's expected demand. To achieve this goal, agri-food companies have …

Assessment and prediction of index based agricultural drought vulnerability using machine learning algorithms

AA Kafy, A Bakshi, M Saha, A Al Faisal… - Science of The Total …, 2023 - Elsevier
The consequences of droughts are far-reaching, impacting the natural environment, water
quality, public health, and accelerating economic losses. Applications of remote sensing …

Investigating the hydropower plants production and profitability using system dynamics approach

S Daneshgar, R Zahedi - Journal of Energy Storage, 2022 - Elsevier
World's electricity industry is looking for ways to improve production, distribution, and
electricity transmission in recent years. To achieve comprehensive economic and social …

Impact assessment of agricultural droughts on water use efficiency in different climatic regions of Punjab Province Pakistan using MODIS time series imagery

M Farhan, J Yang, T Wu, S Wang, X Zhao… - Hydrological …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
Drought is the most destructive phenomenon that distresses the terrestrial carbon cycle
balance and crop production. The variation in evapotranspiration (ET) and gross primary …

Advancements in earth observation for water resources monitoring and management in Africa: a comprehensive review

T Dube, D Seaton, C Shoko, C Mbow - Journal of Hydrology, 2023 - Elsevier
This paper provides an overview of the progress made in remote sensing of water resources
in Africa, focusing on various applications such as precipitation estimation, land surface …

Advances in satellite remote sensing of the wetland ecosystems in Sub-Saharan Africa

KH Thamaga, T Dube, C Shoko - Geocarto International, 2022 - Taylor & Francis
Wetlands are highly productive systems that act as habitats for a variety of fauna and flora.
Despite their ecohydrological significance, wetland ecosystems are severely under threat …

Research progress and conceptual insights on drought impacts and responses among smallholder farmers in South Africa: a review

S Ruwanza, G Thondhlana, M Falayi - Land, 2022 - mdpi.com
Drought is a natural phenomenon which can cause widespread socio-economic and
environmental impacts. Recent predictions suggest that drought frequency and intensity will …

Understanding the connections between climate change, air pollution, and human health in Africa: Insights from a literature review

DA Ayejoto, JC Agbasi, VE Nwazelibe… - … Science and Health …, 2023 - Taylor & Francis
Climate change and air pollution are two interconnected global challenges that have
profound impacts on human health. In Africa, a continent known for its rich biodiversity and …