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From protective coatings to stop water evaporating to farmer-driven eco-movements. How start-ups are combating drought

Drought will affect more than 75% of the world’s population by 2050. Image: Pexels/James Frid

Gabi Thesing
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Europe has just faced its worst drought in 500 years. Davos 2023
Europe has just faced its worst drought in 500 years. Image: European Space Agency

Chile has been fighting drought for 13 years and its reservoirs are drying up. The o2 Company has developed a solution to stop water evaporating.
Chile has been fighting drought for 13 years and its reservoirs are drying up. The o2 Company has developed a solution to stop water evaporating. Image: o2 Company

Amman Imman is working to improve water supply and tackle drought in Niger.
Amman Imman is working to improve water supply and tackle drought in Niger. Image: Amman Imman
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