The multifaceted meaning of drought: perspectives from Durango’s agricultural stakeholders
The agricultural regions of Durango, Mexico, are frequently affected by drought conditions. This study aims to propose a comprehensive definition of drought tailored for agricultural contexts by conducting an extensive theoretical review of existing definitions in the literature and analyzing the me...
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| Main Authors: | , , , |
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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IOP Publishing
2025-01-01
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| Series: | Environmental Research: Climate |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1088/2752-5295/adeeb6 |
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| Summary: | The agricultural regions of Durango, Mexico, are frequently affected by drought conditions. This study aims to propose a comprehensive definition of drought tailored for agricultural contexts by conducting an extensive theoretical review of existing definitions in the literature and analyzing the meaning of droughts. This is achieved by integrating various perspectives from academic sources, local government documents, and narratives from farming families in the localities of Luis Moya, Peñón Blanco, and Cuencamé. Three distinct groups of terms frequently associated with droughts by academia, government, and farmers were identified. These groups were compared and overlapped to identify common concepts. The study reveals a convergence of academic, governmental, and local perspectives on the impacts of droughts and provides recommendations to address cultural, social, and psychological effects, as well as aspects of vulnerability and resilience within agricultural communities. The proposed definition aims to contribute to the theoretical debate on drought definitions in agricultural localities of Durango, facilitating more effective drought mitigation and adaptation strategies. Future research should investigate whether the identified farmer-related concepts apply to other locations with similar profiles and extend investigations into specific impacts and mitigation methods for these areas. |
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| ISSN: | 2752-5295 |