Baseline assessment of drought impact monitoring

The report presents a comprehensive global overview of current drought impact monitoring practices. It as well highlights case studies from diverse geographic and institutional contexts - regional, basin-level, national, and sector-specific.

To improve drought impact monitoring globally, the report offers the following guiding practices:

• Institutionalize and coordinate drought impact monitoring by embedding it in national frameworks.
• Use diverse data sources, combining quantitative tools (like remote sensing) with qualitative inputs (like surveys and local knowledge).
• Promote cross-sector collaboration across government agencies, NGOs, and local stakeholders to address multi-dimensional impacts.
• Improve data accessibility and usability through open databases and tools for planners and decision-makers.
• Tailor systems to local needs by adapting methods, building capacity, and developing context-specific guidelines.