DROUGHT CATALOGUE

As global disaster impacts rise across the globe, there is an increasing need for the accurate assessment and monitoring of hazards and risks, to support drought risk reduction. On the short term operational drought hazard and risk tools can increase immediate preparedness and adaptive responsiveness of people, companies, and governments. On the medium to long term drought assessments form the basis of adaptation strategies to increase water security and reduce the social, economic, and ecological risks of droughts... Online catalogue - This website provides an online catalogue of the majority of worldwide available drought hazard and risk tools, ranging from drought indices and datasets to online platforms, newsletters, and software products. It enables users to search for the drought tool that is appropriate for their country or region and the specific sector or user group of interest. In addition, the catalogue distinguishes between different types of applications: drought hazard..