National Drought Agreement. Country/Territory Australia Territorial subdivision New South Wales Document type Miscellaneous Date 2018 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Water Keyword Water shortage/drought Sustainable use Sustainable development Policy/planning Freshwater resources management Climate change Sub-national agreement Irrigation Geographical area Asia and the Pacific, Australia and New Zealand, Indian Ocean, Oceania, South Pacific Abstract This Agreement between the Commonwealth, states and territories of Australia builds on drought policy reform and provides a framework to enable consistency of drought policy and reform objectives and complementarity of drought preparedness, response and recovery programs. It proritises objectives and outcomes that enhance long-term preparedness, sustainability, resilience and risk management for farming businesses and farming communities in Australia. This Agreement also complements other measures taken by jurisdictions to promote adaptation to climate change. Full text English Website www.coag.gov.au