Droughts and Drought Management in the Czech Republic in a Changing Climate

Abstract

Droughts have important negative impacts on human society and many of its key activities. Several studies warned of a growing risk of droughts in central Europe in past decades.

The problem of droughts and their negative impacts may become more severe in the context of future climate change because of enhanced anthropogenic forcings.

Keywords

• droughts
• drought management
• climate change
• Czech Lands