As droughts grow more frequent and severe, the need for cutting-edge monitoring and Early Warning Systems is more urgent than ever. This session will explore innovative tools and collaborative approaches reshaping the drought management landscape. Featured presentations include:
✅ The Swiss Drought Monitoring and Warning System, presented by Dr. Fabia Hüsler, Federal Office for the Environment (FOEN), Switzerland
✅ The Brazil Drought Monitor, presented by Prof. Eduardo, Fundação Cearense de Meteorologia e Recursos Hídricos (Funceme), Brazil
✅ The East Africa Drought Watch, presented by Jason Kinyua, IGAD Climate Prediction and Applications Centre (ICPAC), Kenya