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EOTEC Secretariat posted an update in the group Droughts: Thanks to Luca Brocca, EOTEC's Europe Flood Working […]

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 19:45:49 +0200

Thanks to Luca Brocca, EOTEC’s Europe Flood Working Group Lead, for sharing info about a new article on CEMS river discharge forecasts.

The study shows their operational value for global seasonal hydrological drought forecasting, with lead times of up to six months and clear added value beyond monitoring alone.

Why does this matter? The…

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New Publication on Seasonal Drought Forecasts

CEMS river discharge forecasts can be used for reliable seasonal hydrological drought forecasting, supporting proactive drought risk management.

Martyna Stelmaszczuk-Górska posted an update in the group Droughts: The UNCCD Community of Learning and Practice (CLP) […]

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 13:02:51 +0100

The UNCCD Community of Learning and Practice (CLP) is hosting a webinar on proactive drought risk management in the Northern Mediterranean, bringing together experts to discuss monitoring systems, policies, and practical experiences.

📅 23 March 2026 | 14:00 CET

🔗 Event page: …

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UNCCD Community of Practice Webinar | Beyond Drought Crisis: Building Proactive Risk Management in the Northern Mediterranean – GWPO-GWP

Martyna Stelmaszczuk-Górska posted an update in the group Droughts: Predicting below-average NDVI anomalies for […]

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 09:56:01 +0100

Predicting below-average NDVI anomalies for agricultural drought impact forecasting.

The study presents a machine learning-based system to forecast agricultural drought impacts up to three months in advance, supporting more proactive drought management strategies.

🔗 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rse.2025.114980

EOTEC Secretariat posted an update in the group Droughts: Existing drought monitoring products often have a […]

Wed, 28 Jan 2026 14:59:44 +0100

Existing drought monitoring products often have a coarse spatial resolution, making it difficult to track drought peaks and valleys, including Hawai’i’. To address these challenges, the US National Integrated Drought Information System supported researchers from the Pacific Drought Knowledge Exchange (PDKE) in developing an improved Standardized…

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From Ridge to Reef: New Tool Overcomes Hawai'i’s Climate Complexity to Improve Drought Monitoring | January 15, 2026 | Drought.gov

NIDIS-supported researchers from the Pacific Drought Knowledge Exchange developed an improved Standardized Precipitation Index (SPI), which captures how observed rainfall deviates from the climatological average over a given time period. This product uses high-resolution (250 meter) rainfall maps to produce … Continue reading

EOTEC Secretariat posted an update in the group Droughts: Great new online course from the Integrated […]

Thu, 11 Dec 2025 16:13:09 +0100

Great new online course from the Integrated Drought Management Program and partners on Drought Risk and Impact Assessment – we are checking it out!

The second in a 3-part series, this course aims to equip water resource managers, policymakers and many others transition from hazard-focused to risk-based drought management.

Congrats to IDMP, …

Erin Martin posted an update in the group Droughts: Lots of interesting discussions on #drought and […]

Tue, 02 Dec 2025 20:24:04 +0100

Lots of interesting discussions on #drought and related topics at #CRIC23, the UN Convention to Combat Desertification gathering this week.

It runs today through 5 December. Check out the live stream: https://www.cric23.org/

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CRIC 23 – UNCCD | 1–5 December 2025 · Panama City, Panama

CRIC 23, the 23rd session of the UNCCD Committee for the Review of the Implementation of the Convention, will take place from 1–5 December 2025 at the Panama Convention Center in Panama City, bringing together Parties and stakeholders to advance … Continue reading

Yasha Moz posted an update in the group Droughts: See the announcement below from our colleagues at […]

Wed, 27 Aug 2025 19:13:29 +0200

See the announcement below from our colleagues at the Integrated Drought Management Programme:

Dear IDMP partners, observers, and friends,

We are pleased to invite you to the joint IDMP and FAO Virtual Exchange on “Inclusive Drought Planning: From Guidelines to Action”.

🔗 Register here: Meeting Registration Zoom

📅 Date: Tuesday, 2 September 2025

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Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Virtual Exchange on “Inclusive drought planning: From guidelines to action”  . After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.

Virtual Exchange on “Inclusive drought planning: From guidelines to action”  Jointly Organized by IDMP and FAO   Date: Tuesday, 2 September 2025 Time: 14:00 – 15:30 CEST (12:00 – 13:30 UTC)

EOTEC Secretariat posted an update in the group Droughts: 📢 Happening Tomorrow – UNCCD CLP-Asia Webinar 🌍 Drought […]

Mon, 25 Aug 2025 10:41:54 +0200

📢 Happening Tomorrow – UNCCD CLP-Asia Webinar

🌍 Drought in West Asia: Management and Metrics
📅 26 August 2025 | ⏰ 14:00–15:30 CET
💻 Online (Zoom)

Experts from FAO Iraq, University of Tehran, and more will share experiences on drought management, monitoring, and resilience in West Asia.

🔗 Register here: …

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Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Drought in West Asia: Management and Metrics | CLP Asia. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.

West Asia is experiencing increasing drought frequency and severity driven by climate change, water over-extraction, and rapid land use changes. Countries in West Asia are seeking effective monitoring, early warning, and resilience strategies. Aligned with the mission of UNCCD Community … Continue reading

Martyna Stelmaszczuk-Górska posted an update in the group Droughts: Global Drought Hotspots Report & Upcoming […]

Tue, 22 Jul 2025 07:51:40 +0200

Global Drought Hotspots Report & Upcoming Webinar

Dear members,

A new UN-backed report highlights widespread drought impacts worldwide, from acute food insecurity in Africa to water shortages in the Mediterranean and Latin America. The report calls for urgent investments in early warning systems, resilient infrastructure, nature-based…

Martyna Stelmaszczuk-Górska posted an update in the group Droughts: 📝 Draft Guidance on Drought Legislation: Call for Input […]

Tue, 15 Jul 2025 12:12:57 +0200

📝 Draft Guidance on Drought Legislation: Call for Input from EOTEC Members

As a committed member of the Integrated Drought Management Programme (IDMP) partnership, EOTEC DevNet is pleased to support the review of a forthcoming IDMP knowledge product, developed together with the World Bank and Deltares:

Drought Legislation: Concepts, Tools,…

Martyna Stelmaszczuk-Górska posted an update in the group Droughts: Dear Members,We would like to share an upcoming event […]

Wed, 04 Jun 2025 08:01:51 +0200

Dear Members,

We would like to share an upcoming event that may be of interest to our Drought Working Group:

🌍 OECD Green Talks LIVE – Launch of the Global Drought Outlook
🗓️ Date: 17 June 2025
🕓 Time: 16:00 CEST

This new OECD report explores global drought trends and the growing impacts of a drier world under climate change. The webinar will…

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Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: OECD Green Talks LIVE | Adapting to a drier world in a changing climate: Launch of the OECD Global Drought Outlook. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.

Fuelled by climate change, extreme droughts are becoming more frequent, placing mounting pressure on communities, ecosystems and economies. As impacts intensify across regions and sectors, including in OECD countries, the urgency to build stronger drought resilience has never been greater. … Continue reading

Martyna Stelmaszczuk-Górska posted an update in the group Droughts: 📌 If you weren’t able to join the recent IDMP Virtual […]

Tue, 27 May 2025 11:59:50 +0200

📌 If you weren’t able to join the recent IDMP Virtual Exchange on Next-Generation Drought Monitoring and Early Warning Systems, here are a few resources from the session that may be of interest:

🎤 Presentations featured:
🔹 Swiss Drought Monitoring and Warning System – Dr. Fabia Hüsler, FOEN, Switzerland
🔹 Brazil Drought Monitor – Prof.…

Martyna Stelmaszczuk-Górska posted an update in the group Droughts: 📣 Upcoming IDMP Virtual Exchange – Save the Date!Dear […]

Tue, 13 May 2025 09:04:56 +0200

📣 Upcoming IDMP Virtual Exchange – Save the Date!

Dear colleagues,

We’re pleased to share the invitation to the next IDMP Virtual Exchange, titled:

“Next-Generation Drought Monitoring and Early Warning Systems”

🗓️ Date: Tuesday, 27 May
🕐 Time: 13:00–14:30 CEST (11:00–12:30 UTC)

This session will spotlight three state-of-the-art drought…

EOTEC Secretariat posted an update in the group Droughts: 📢 Reminder: Upcoming Drought Working Group […]

Wed, 02 Apr 2025 14:55:30 +0200

📢 Reminder: Upcoming Drought Working Group Meetings

Dear Members,

This is a friendly reminder that our regional Drought Working Group meet-ups are just around the corner!

We look forward to your participation and input in shaping EO-related capacity building for drought resilience.

🗓️ Meeting Dates:

Africa: April 9 | 13:00–14:15 UTC |…

EOTEC Secretariat posted an update in the group Droughts: 📢 Upcoming Webinar: Community-led Watershed Management […]

Mon, 24 Mar 2025 14:40:45 +0100

📢 Upcoming Webinar: Community-led Watershed Management for Drought Resilience in South Asia

Dear Members,

We’d like to share an invitation to an upcoming UNCCD Community of Learning and Practice webinar focused on community-led watershed management and its role in building drought resilience in South Asia.

🗓️ Date: 25 March 2025
🕘 Time:…

Martyna Stelmaszczuk-Górska posted an update in the group Droughts: Dear Members, We’d like to share a recent article […]

Tue, 04 Mar 2025 15:20:52 +0100

Dear Members,

We’d like to share a recent article published in Nature Water:

📢 “Drought resilience demands urgent global actions and cooperation”

This article highlights discussions from UNCCD COP16 and the Drought Resilience +10 Conference, emphasizing the urgent need for better drought risk assessment, policy action, and global…

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Drought resilience demands urgent global actions and cooperation - Nature Water

The global drought community and policy representatives gathered at the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification’s 16th Conference of the Parties (UNCCD COP16) in Riyadh in December 2024 to discuss the urgent need for improvements in assessing and quantifying drought … Continue reading

Martyna Stelmaszczuk-Górska posted an update in the group Droughts: Dear Drought Working Group Members,If you haven’t yet […]

Thu, 20 Feb 2025 13:12:54 +0100

Dear Drought Working Group Members,

If you haven’t yet explored the World Drought Atlas, we encourage you to do so. This visual resource provides a comprehensive overview of drought impacts, real-world case studies, and risk management strategies to support policymakers and governments in developing proactive drought adaptation plans.

🔗 Access the…

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World drought atlas - Publications Office of the EU

Driven by changes in climate, land and water use and management, human population and consumption patterns, droughts worldwide are increasing in frequency, intensity, spatial extent and duration. The last decade has seen extreme, persistent, and recurrent droughts affecting large regions … Continue reading

Martyna Stelmaszczuk-Górska posted an update in the group Droughts: Dear EOTEC Drought Thematic Group Members,FYI: Ecuador […]

Fri, 25 Oct 2024 08:26:48 +0200

Dear EOTEC Drought Thematic Group Members,

FYI: Ecuador is facing its worst drought in over 60 years, critically lowering water reserves and impacting hydroelectric power. Today’s Image of the Day from Copernicus Sentinel-2, acquired on October 22, 2024, highlights the Mazar reservoir’s record-low levels.

🔗 View Image of the Day:…

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Severe drought in Ecuador | Copernicus

Martyna Stelmaszczuk-Górska posted an update in the group Droughts: Dear Members, I am pleased to share two recent […]

Wed, 23 Oct 2024 14:05:55 +0200

Dear Members,

I am pleased to share two recent resources related to drought monitoring and resilience:

Global Drought
Overview – September 2024
This report provides a comprehensive analysis of the severe drought
conditions currently affecting South America, southern Africa, the
Mediterranean, and eastern Europe.…

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Global Drought Overview September 2024

Severe droughts are currently affecting most of South America, southern Africa and the Zambezi basin, the Mediterranean, and eastern Europe with extremely dry and warm conditions. Heatwaves and warm spells are exacerbating the impacts of the lack of precipitation. The … Continue reading

EOTEC Secretariat posted an update in the group Droughts: 📢 Invitation to EOTEC DevNet Drought Working Group […]

Tue, 24 Sep 2024 17:16:55 +0200

📢 Invitation to EOTEC DevNet Drought Working Group Members 📢

We invite you to join our upcoming side event, Earth Observations and AI for Drought Management: Opportunities to Scale Impact, at the Drought Resilience +10 Conference. The session will explore how Earth Observation (EO) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools can enhance…

Martyna Stelmaszczuk-Górska posted an update in the group Droughts: Dear all,If you were not able to join the […]

Fri, 12 Jul 2024 12:47:27 +0200

Dear all,

If you were not able to join the “Desertification & Drought Day Webinar: United for Earth – Collaborative Strategies Against Drought” on June 18th, we have got you covered. You can watch the recording here: https://youtu.be/sd2YRHeY228

Best regards,

Martyna

Martyna Stelmaszczuk-Górska posted an update in the group Droughts: Dear Droughts Working Group Members, It was a pleasure […]

Mon, 01 Jul 2024 11:38:01 +0200

Dear Droughts Working Group Members,

It was a pleasure to participate in the 2024 Advisory Committee Meeting of the Integrated Drought Management Programme. EOTEC DevNet, as a new support base partner, took part in the event last week. I want to share with you some interesting links and resources from the meeting.

Interesting Resources:

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Martyna Stelmaszczuk-Górska posted an update in the group Droughts: Opportunity to Provide Comments on the Future Directions […]

Thu, 06 Jun 2024 11:17:37 +0200

Opportunity to Provide Comments on the Future Directions of Drought Resilience

Dear Members of the Droughts Working Group,

You have an opportunity to shape the future of drought resilience by contributing to discussions that will take place at the Drought Resilience +10 Conference in October. The conference features nine key…

Martyna Stelmaszczuk-Górska posted an update in the group Droughts: We are sharing the latest report on the drought situation […]

Mon, 27 May 2024 13:54:30 +0200

We are sharing the latest report on the drought situation in Europe using the Combined Drought Indicator (CDI). For more details, visit the European and Global Drought Observatories.

Overview: May 2024 (First 10 Days)

Warning Conditions: 16.4% of the EU-27 territory (excluding Madeira, Azores, Canary Islands) plus the UK.

Alert Conditions: 1.9%…

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EDO European Drought Observatory

European and Global Drought Observatory Last situation update

Martyna Stelmaszczuk-Górska posted an update in the group Droughts: Dear colleagues,EOTEC DevNet is pleased to announce […]

Mon, 20 May 2024 22:02:51 +0200

Dear colleagues,

EOTEC DevNet is pleased to announce that registration for our upcoming webinar, “United for Earth: Collaborative Strategies Against Drought,” is now open!

Join us on June 18, 2024, as we delve into impactful strategies to combat drought and land degradation. This insightful event is co-hosted by UNCCD, EOTEC DevNet, and the…

EOTEC Secretariat posted an update in the group Droughts: Webinar Announcement: Floods, Droughts, and […]

Tue, 14 May 2024 19:15:53 +0200

Webinar Announcement: Floods, Droughts, and Water Security

We are excited to inform you about an upcoming webinar titled “Floods, Droughts, and Water Security: How Is Water Data Critical to Climate Resilience?” organized by SERVIR Global in partnership with ResilienceLinks. This informative session will highlight how USAID and NASA…

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Webinar: Floods, Droughts, and Water Security: How Is Water Data Critical to Climate Resilience? | SERVIR GLOBAL

We're partnering with ResilienceLinks to host a webinar highlighting how USAID and NASA are strengthening access to critical water data to promote climate resilience. Join us Wednesday, May 22, 2024, 9:00AM - 10:15AM, GMT -4. Register online to attend.

Martyna Stelmaszczuk-Górska posted an update in the group Droughts: 📢 Webinar Invitation: Regional Perspectives on […]

Wed, 08 May 2024 18:13:21 +0200

📢 Webinar Invitation: Regional Perspectives on Drought Management in Asia

We invite you to attend a webinar on “Drought Management in Asia: Regional Perspectives and Strategies,” organized by the UNCCD, GWP, and other organizations.

Date & Time: 13 May 2024, 9:00-10:00 CEST | 12:30-13:30 SLST | 15:00-16:00 CST
Location: Online

About the…

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Regional Perspectives on Drought Management in Asia - GWP

Martyna Stelmaszczuk-Górska posted an update in the group Droughts: Resource Announcement: Guide on How to Communicate […]

Tue, 30 Apr 2024 09:43:53 +0200

Resource Announcement: Guide on How to Communicate Drought

We are pleased to introduce “The Guide on How to Communicate Drought,” developed by the Global Water Partnership Central and Eastern Europe as part of its Integrated Drought Management Programme. This comprehensive guide aims to bridge the gap between water professionals and the…

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How to Communicate Drought | IWRM Action Hub

The Guide on How to Communicate Drought was developed by the Global Water Partnership Central and Eastern Europe within its Integrated Drought Management Programme in Central and Eastern Europe in 2019. This Guide on How to Communicate Drought offers to bridge the gap between … Continue reading

Martyna Stelmaszczuk-Górska posted an update in the group Droughts: 🌍 Save the Date: June 18 📅Dear EOTEC Members,Please […]

Tue, 16 Apr 2024 21:06:02 +0200

🌍 Save the Date: June 18 📅

Dear EOTEC Members,

Please mark your calendars for an upcoming webinar on June 18, organized in collaboration with the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD), just a day after the World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought. This session will focus on proactive strategies and innovations to…

Martyna Stelmaszczuk-Górska posted an update in the group Droughts: For our community members interested in advanced […]

Wed, 27 Mar 2024 05:19:33 +0100

For our community members interested in advanced drought management techniques and learning opportunities, the Integrated Drought Management Program (IDMP) is hosting a Virtual Exchange on April 9, focusing on innovative data collection methods. For more information, please find more information here.

Additionally, IDMP, in collaboration with…

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Next IDMP Virtual Exchange – Integrated Drought Management Programme

Martyna Stelmaszczuk-Górska posted an update in the group Droughts: Dear Members of the Droughts Working Group,Join us […]

Tue, 13 Feb 2024 18:00:55 +0100

Dear Members of the Droughts Working Group,

Join us in building a comprehensive Drought Tools Matrix!

Since our kick-off in September 2023, we’ve made significant progress, but your contributions to the Drought Tools Matrix are still crucial. This initiative aims to compile an extensive database of Earth Observation (EO) tools, initiatives,…

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For Contributions_Drought Capacity Development Matrix

Instructions Thank you for your interest in the EOTEC DevNet Drought Capacity Development Matrix (Drought Tools Tracker). It i s intended to serve as a helpful repository of information on global, regional and local tools for drought monitoring and response. … Continue reading

Martyna Stelmaszczuk-Górska posted an update in the group Droughts: As we continue our journey in 2024, one of our […]

Tue, 06 Feb 2024 16:03:05 +0100

As we continue our journey in 2024, one of our resolutions is to foster more active discussions and collaborations within our community and with partners like the Integrated Drought Management Program (IDMP). Kicking off this initiative, we’re highlighting an upcoming webinar:

Title: “The 2022 European Drought Needs to be a Turning Point…

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Drought in the Anthropocene - EU drought 2022

The 2022 European Drought Needs to be a Turning Point for Drought Risk Management: An Overview from Drivers to Impact and Management On Friday 16 February at 10:00 AM CET Anastasiya Shyrokaya and Riccardo Biella will present the work on … Continue reading

Martyna Stelmaszczuk-Górska posted an update in the group Droughts: Interested in the latest advancements in Earth […]

Fri, 03 Nov 2023 13:56:38 +0100

Interested in the latest advancements in Earth observation technology? Don’t miss the webinar on the NEW Copernicus Data Space Ecosystem. Discover how to leverage this platform for your research and applications.

📅 Save the Date: November 15, 2023

⏰ Time: 14:00 UTC

📌 Register Here: eotecdev.net/webinar-registration

We aim to reach a wide…

Martyna Stelmaszczuk-Górska posted an update in the group Droughts: If you are interested in learning about drought […]

Tue, 24 Oct 2023 08:07:33 +0200

If you are interested in learning about drought indicators, this event could be for you. The Integrated Drought Management Programme (IDMP) is hosting a Virtual Exchange on Drought Indicators and Indices today. The session is scheduled to run from 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM CEST. To register for this event, please follow this registration…

Yasha Moz posted an update in the group Droughts: See below the link to the presentation on drought from […]

Fri, 20 Oct 2023 17:28:20 +0200

See below the link to the presentation on drought from Dr. Daniel Tsegai from United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification, shared at the recent Copernicus EMS Annual Conference. It was interesting to learn more about International Drought Resilience Alliance and its Knowledge Sharing pillar that seems like an opportunity for…

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UNCCD Presentation on Drought.pdf

Martyna Stelmaszczuk-Górska posted an update in the group Droughts: Thank you all for your active participation in our […]

Tue, 10 Oct 2023 14:55:54 +0200

Thank you all for your active participation in our inaugural meeting and for joining this group. Your insights and contributions are invaluable to us. We have prepared a meeting summary to capture the key points and discussions. You can find it here. You should have already received this summary via email.

We invite you to share this summary…

EOTEC Secretariat posted an update in the group Droughts: Concept note on EOTEC DevNet support for coordination on […]

Tue, 18 Jul 2023 15:23:40 +0200

Concept note on EOTEC DevNet support for coordination on drought-related capacity building – https://drive.google.com/file/d/1XnQ5W_sxukQ0GwtQ6JNOVFVY4KEYSmG2/view?usp=sharing

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EOTEC Droughts_Concept note.pdf