Two decades of agricultural drought impacts: remote sensing insights into vegetation productivity and phenological change in semi-arid Botswana

Key Points

• Drought impacts vegetation productivity over two decades, affecting ecological balance in Botswana.
• Satellite data shows a decline in productivity, with significant variations noted during extreme drought years.
• Analysis of remote sensing data highlights phenological changes linked to agricultural practices and climate.
• Understanding these impacts may enable better management of resources in semi-arid regions under climate stress.