National drought plan of the Republic of Moldova

The overall goal of the National Drought Plan (NDP) is to create a conducive environment and to develop a coordinated and consistent framework for integrated actions to reduce drought risk and to improve preparedness to drought based on adaptive, resilience perspectives. Based on resilience and systems design approach and supported by comprehensive biophysical information, the NDP is a critical input for developing drought related policy initiatives at all management levels.

The plan identifies key responsibilities for data collection and analysis to establish a consistent basis for evaluating the drought severity and impacts to make a sound decision. It also contemplates the concept of exceptional circumstances to cover drought events of a greatest severity that go beyond the scope of good drought risk assessment and management. This component aims to strengthening the capacity of national and regional civil protection authorities and modernizing and upgrading to international standards regional Emergency Command Centers and providing preparedness and response equipment and training.