Vital GEO Graphics

D ownload G raphic 2

Figure 7.16 Vulnerability to drought and impacts on well-being

a) Drylands populations are concentrated in developing countries

< 5 5–50 51–100 100 > Persons per km 2

Source: WRI 2002

b) Drought-related economic loss as a proportion of GDP density

Drought total economic loss risk deciles

1st–4th 5th–7th 8th–10th

Source: Dilley and others 2005

c) Progress towards MDG target on food security

Already reached MDG target Strong progress Moderate progress Set-back Severe setback Continuously very low undernourishment No data

Source: FAO 2006

24 V I TAL GEO GRAPH I CS

325 VU L NE R AB I L I T Y F P EOP L E AND T HE ENV I RONMENT: CHA L L ENGE S AND OP POR T UN I T I E S