The world was wrong to expect that climate change would trigger rapid and widespread desertification in the world’s arid lands. In fact, the reverse is happening. But it could be a similar folly to imagine that the dramatic greening now visible in satellite images across many of those same regions is a reason to declare their troubles over.
A comprehensive study by INRAE reveals that climate change will significantly disrupt water resources in France, with increased drought frequency, reduced summer rainfall, and declining river flows, particularly in the southern regions. The findings underscore the importance of sustainable water management and ecological conservation to adapt to these changes and ensure long-term water availability.