Integrated drought management online course : Monitoring and Early Warning

Droughts have profound and underestimated impacts on societies, ecosystems, and economies, all of which are aggravated by climate change. Understanding drought is crucial to carry out  relevant measures and mitigate their effects.  

In partnership with Integrated Drought Management Programme (IDMP), Cap-Net UNDP, World Meteorological Organization, Global Water Partnership, and the Volta Flood and Drought Management project, the UNEP-DHI Centre has developed a new course : Integrated Drought Management: Monitoring and Early Warning.  

This course emphasizes a proactive approach through the three pillars of integrated drought management: monitoring and early warning, vulnerability and impact assessment, and preparedness, mitigation, and response.  

Participants will delve into key concepts, including drought definitions, life cycles, and common impacts. The course has a particular focus on monitoring and early warning systems, providing practical insights and demonstrating existing tools.  

The course provides participants with the knowledge to use indicators and indices that describe drought conditions and facilitate risk assessments. 

To learn more and sign up for the course, please visit UNEP-DHI website : https://unepdhi.org/new-online-course...