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In the summer of 2022, climate change significantly affected several parts of the world, causing drought in many countries. Drought is a natural hazard considered a significant future challenge for society and agriculture. Due to climate change, drought is predicted to become more frequent, last longer, and be more intense. This study aims to assess the drought risk priorities and evaluate the efficient solutions/strategies worldwide to achieve drought resilience. To achieve this, a comprehensive literature screening was performed to identify the drought impacts on the agriculture sector and the most commonly used adaptation techniques. A well-designed survey that targeted drought experts across the world was designed where they ranked both the identified drought impacts and the associated potential solutions. Finally, a participatory integrated innovative approach utilizing the failure Modes and Effects Analysis and ‘Analytic Hierarchy Process (FMEA-AHP) was performed to assess the impact of drought risk factors and identify the best strategy accordingly. Results were presented to depict the drought effect on each agriculture sector in each county and even more in each geographical region worldwide. The research output provided a comprehensive vision of the drought risk priorities in each country with a direct link to reduction or adaptation strategies, which provide an efficient tool for the decision-maker and planner toward drought-resilient societies

The rely on internal combustion engines is gradually decreased with the recent evolution of electric vehicles (EVs) in the automotive industry. Electric motors are replacing the energy systems mainly to improve the powertrain's efficiency and ensure they are environmentally friendly. These novel powertrains are designed to operate solely on batteries or supercapacitors. For these types of EVs, the battery is charged using an alternating current supply in connection to the grid in the case of plug-in electric vehicles. Internal combustion engines are equally used for some hybrid vehicles. Charging of the battery can also be carried out via regenerative braking from the traction motor. This study presents a brief background about the different available EVs, detailed information on various power converter electronics used in battery electric vehicles, and a summary of the strengths (S), weaknesses (W), opportunities (O), and threats (T) of the EV is presented. Moreover, SWOT analysis of the battery electric vehicles (BEV) and their prospects in the automotive industry are introduced.