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This review aims to map and synthesize evidence on drought adaptation strategies within the Southern African Development Community.

August 9, 2026PLOS ClimateOpen Access

Drought adaptation mapping in the Southern African Development Community: A scoping review

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Scoping review maps drought adaptation strategies in Southern Africa, highlighting priorities and challenges.

This review aims to map and synthesize evidence on drought adaptation strategies within the Southern African Development Community.
Conducted a scoping review of 141 peer-reviewed studies published since 2020.
Examined geographic, sectoral, and thematic distribution of drought adaptation strategies.
Identified enablers, barriers, and conditions associated with successful adaptation.
Most studies focused on South Africa, Tanzania, and Zimbabwe, with agriculture and water as primary sectors.
Gaps identified in ecosystem-based adaptation and private-sector strategies.
Transformative change is more often linked to governance and long-term planning, while maladaptation risks stem from short-term coping.

Poole-Selters et al. (2026) studied this question.

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