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… of water scarcity and climatic variability. Dryland species show many remarkable adaptations to water stress, … by thorny savannahs with a great diversity of grass species. Semi-arid areas have the highest human population … to offset this impact, whereas less wealthy nations remain vulnerable. On the other hand, investment strategies …

… is either highly or moderately degraded. Drylands are more vulnerable to natural and human destruction due to the small … households that depend on rainfed agriculture are most vulnerable to drought because they cannot absorb the losses. … food security today and harbor valuable plant and animal species that are essential for humanity’s adaptation and …

… with these diseases each year. Children are particularly vulnerable since their immune systems are not fully … breeding and feeding grounds for many important species and serve as nurseries for half of the living …