This outlook assesses how countries can strengthen drought management to adapt to a changing climate. It provides new insights into the rising human, environmental and economic impacts of droughts and offers practical policy solutions to minimise losses, build long-term resilience and support adaptation to a drier future.

The strategy is the Australian government's roadmap for building drought-resilient farms, landscapes and communities. It outlines the mix, funding and delivery of Future Drought Fund programs, identifying five investment priorities and informing stakeholders when they can engage with drought resilience programs and activities.

This inquiry report examines the effectiveness, efficiency and appropriateness of Part 3 of the Future Drought Fund Act 2019. Part 3 covers the processes for allocating funding to activities that support drought resilience.

This report sets out the Productivity Commission’s interim findings and recommendations on the effectiveness, efficiency and appropriateness of Part 3 of the Future Drought Fund Act.

While droughts are a natural part of the historical climate variability in Australia, drought conditions are likely to become more frequent, severe and longer due to climate change. The committee urges the Australian government to accept the findings and recommendations of this report to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of drought policies and programs to...