World Meteorological Organization

Members:

For the biography of the group members, click HERE.

Objectives:

• A framework and standards for a Global Drought Indicator, to be included in GMAS ( Resolution 17 ( Cg-18) - Ensuring Integration of Drought Risk Management in WMO Activities);
• Report on the status of drought-monitoring systems, outlooks, impacts, assessment of agricultural yield losses due to drought and preparedness in the WMO Regions;
• Guidance on how to clearly communicate the existing definitions of drought, drought triggers, and the various components of the lifecycle of drought, in cooperation with SC-HYD and the IDMP;
• Updated Handbook of Drought Indicators and Indices (WMO-No. 1173) in conjunction with the IDMP and in cooperation with SC-CLI, SC-HYD, and SC-DRR;

ET-DRG Members’ space:

Expert team SharePoint work folder (restricted access)

Related documents: 

ET-DRG meetings:

• 6^th meeting of the SC-AGR expert team on drought, 22 June 2022
• 5^th meeting of the SC-AGR expert team on drought, 10 May 2022
• 4^th meeting of the SC-AGR expert team on drought, 20 Oct. 2021
• 3^rd meeting of the SC-AGR expert team on drought, 5 July 2021
  • Workshop on Global Drought Classification System
• 2^nd meeting of the SC-AGR expert team on drought, 25 May 2021
• 1^st meeting of the SC-AGR expert team on drought, 08 April 2021