BEIJING, June 17 (Xinhua) -- The World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought is observed globally on June 17 every year. "Drought in Numbers 2022," a new report from the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD), calls for a full global commitment to drought preparedness and resilience in all global regions to be prioritized. Here are nine noteworthy facts from the report.■
