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| Category | Text Publication |
| Reference Category | Journals |
| DOI | 10.5194/nhess-26-955-2026 |
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| Title (Primary) | Lessons learned in institutional preparedness and response during the 2022 European drought |
| Author | Biella, R.; Shyrokaya, A.; Pechlivanidis, I.; Cid, D.; Llasat, M.C.; Tootoonchi, F.; Wens, M.; Lam, M.; Stenfors, E.; Sutanto, S.; Ridolfi, E.; Ceola, S.; Alencar, P.; Di Baldassarre, G.; Ionita, M.; de Brito, M.M.
; McGrane, S.J.; Moccia, B.; Nagavciuc, V.; Russo, F.; Krakovska, S.; Todorovic, A.; Trambauer, P.; Vignola, R.; Teutschbein, C. |
| Source Titel | Natural Hazards and Earth System Sciences |
| Year | 2026 |
| Department | SUSOZ |
| Volume | 26 |
| Issue | 2 |
| Page From | 955 |
| Page To | 979 |
| Language | englisch |
| Topic | T5 Future Landscapes |
| Supplements | Supplement 1 |
| Abstract | Droughts in
Europe are becoming increasingly frequent and severe, with the 2022
drought surpassing previous records and causing widespread
socio-economic impacts. Using a Europe-wide survey (n = 481
across 30 countries) combined with hydroclimatic data (i.e.,
Standardized Precipitation Evapotranspiration Index; SPEI), we quantify
how forecasting systems and Drought Management Plans (DMPs) affected
response timing and perceived effectiveness. It specifically assesses
the role of forecasting systems and Drought Management Plans (DMPs) in
improving preparedness and in facilitating more effective and timely
responses. Our findings show that organisations with forecasting systems
or DMPs in place implemented drought response measures on average two
and one months earlier respectively than those without, and rated their
effectiveness higher. Additionally, the study investigates how drought
management practices and awareness have evolved as a consequence of the
2018 European drought and how recent experiences shape water managers'
perceptions, with 35 % of the respondents indicating introducing or
updating their DMPs after the 2018 drought. The findings emphasize the
necessity of a standardized, continent-wide drought risk management
coordination to address the multifaceted nature of drought risk by
integrating climatic and societal factors, and advocates for a Drought
Directive as a means to achieve this. This research aims to inform
policy development towards sustainable and holistic drought risk
management, highlighting the crucial roles of preparedness, awareness,
and adaptive strategies in mitigating future drought impacts. This study and its companion paper The 2022 drought needs to be a turning point for European drought risk management are the result of a study carried out by the Drought in the Anthropocene (DitA) network, an IAHS initiative. |
| Biella, R., Shyrokaya, A., Pechlivanidis, I., Cid, D., Llasat, M.C., Tootoonchi, F., Wens, M., Lam, M., Stenfors, E., Sutanto, S., Ridolfi, E., Ceola, S., Alencar, P., Di Baldassarre, G., Ionita, M., de Brito, M.M., McGrane, S.J., Moccia, B., Nagavciuc, V., Russo, F., Krakovska, S., Todorovic, A., Trambauer, P., Vignola, R., Teutschbein, C. (2026): Lessons learned in institutional preparedness and response during the 2022 European drought Nat. Hazards Earth Syst. Sci. 26 (2), 955 - 979 10.5194/nhess-26-955-2026 |
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