TY - CHAP AU - Iglesias A. AU - Moneo M. AU - Garrote L. PY - 2007/// TI - Defining the planning purpose, framework and concepts [Part 1. Components of drought planning. 1.1. The planning framework] T2 - Drought management guidelines technical annex PB - Zaragoza : CIHEAM / EC MEDA Water VL - 58 T3 - Options Méditerranéennes : Série B. Etudes et Recherches SP - 17-27 A2 - Iglesias A. A2 - López-Francos A. A2 - Moneo M. AB - This component of the MEDROPLAN guidelines for drought management defines the purpose for developing drought planning at the local, regional and national levels, and highlights the need to respond to changing pressures in the environment and society. Drought has a wide range of effects in different sectors, social groups, or in the environment. Whether the drought plan addresses the full range of possible risks or focus in a few, it is necessary to establish the final purpose from the onset. The purpose determines the choice of methodologies for developing the plan. Proposed drought management actions can be applied at different time scales, with different objectives and at different points of the system. All these aspects are to be taken into account and defined throughout the management plan so that timeframes and responsibilities are clear enough to ensure the adequate application of the management plan. UR - http://om.ciheam.org/om/pdf/b58/00800530.pdf ER -