New FAO digital ‘Compendium on drought impact and vulnerability’

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the united Nations (FAO) has unveiled a digital Compendium on drought impact and vulnerability to address the growing need for proactive drought management. 

This user-friendly web-based tool aims to help countries transition from reactive to preventive approaches in dealing with drought.

The Compendium offers guidelines for conducting risk, impact, and vulnerability assessments, which are crucial for developing effective national drought plans. Additionally, it emphasizes gender-sensitive analysis and provides sample indicators and data sources, and it showcases country reports to illustrate impact and vulnerability patterns at the national level.

Designed for policy-makers, decision-makers, and various drought stakeholders, this resource is expected to support the review and implementation of national drought plans.

By integrating global frameworks into national policies and facilitating knowledge sharing between countries, the FAO's compendium marks a step towards more resilient and prepared communities in the face of drought challenges.

• Explore the Compendium here.