Combating Desertification and Drought

 

 On 17 June  1994, the United Nations declared the World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought to draw attention to the threat to tens of millions of people.

Water as a precious resource
Preserving biological and native diversity in countries is important for preventing drought disasters. Because animals and plants of the dry land are used to the heat waves and can survive longer in the event of long periods of drought. Responsible use of water should also be a top priority.

The convention established several measures to stop desertification and help the affected populations:
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more sustainable use of resources such as water and soil: use of drip irrigation and drought-resistant seeds
Strengthening of traditional agricultural know-how
Expansion of alternative income opportunities for the agricultural population by governments
Involvement of the local population in questions regarding land use
Compensation for people affected by land grabbing
Planting of trees and shrubs as green walls against progressive desertification: greening increases the groundwater level and reduces soil erosion.
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HOW TO SURVIVE WITH LESS WATER

 Life without food is difficult. But life without drinking is an impossibility. In less than 24 hours, our bodies are already showing signs of dehydration (dehydration).

You can go without eating for many days. But only if you keep drinking water . Our body cannot survive for more than three days without water. Water is one of the main components of the human body - we are made of about 60% of it. That is why it is even more important to us than food.

We lose about two liters of water a day through sweating, urinating and even breathing, which we absolutely must compensate for by drinking water. However, if we are prevented from doing so, it takes our bodies less than 24 hours to show the first signs of dehydration. And when the sun is shining, it can go even faster.

signs of dehydration

When our body runs out of water, we usually feel thirsty. However, this is not always the case, especially in older people. It is therefore important to always pay particular attention to this and other symptoms. The first reliable signs of dehydration include dry skin that loses elasticity, a dry tongue and a parched mouth.

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Darker urine and thicker blood are also signs of dehydration. Blood pressure also drops, before headaches, cramps and impaired consciousness join in. Failure to drink water will result in coma and eventually death.

As long as dehydration is manageable, rehydration (adding water) may be enough to help you recover . To do this, the liquid intake (sweet and salty drinks preferred) must be increased – both in frequency and in quantity. However, when the dehydration is severe, it is a life-threatening emergency that needs to be treated by a doctor. The loss of water and mineral salts can then be compensated for by infusions.

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