Abstract:
This paper presents the main vulnerabilities
and mitigation measures regarding drought and
desertification in the Republic of Moldova. The most
important droughts that took place in recent years are
analyzed through agricultural, environmental and
economical damages that resulted from them. Water
resources and quality is also a key element taken into
consideration when assessing drought impact as well as
the extensive use of the natural ecosystem which affects
biodiversity and forest vegetation at all levels. The
paper is also concerned with the emergency relief and
drought response. In the conclusion, crop production is
tackled in the context of precipitation deficiency
