Drought
Data source provider
Global Drought Observatory (GDO). European Commission, Joint Research Centre.
Use cases
Climate-related disclosures, Exposure quantification, Financial stability monitoring, Investment and lending decisions, Macro-economic modelling, Product development, Scenario analysis, Stress testing
Data group
Exposure to physical risks
Metric Type
Physical vulnerability
Methodology/ Standard / Classification/ Taxonomy / Reference
UNCCD/Joint Research Centre of the European Commission
Unit (e.g. CO2)
Hazard, Exposure, Vulnerability, Risk (UNCCD Drought Risk Assessment Visualization Tool )
Dimension (e.g. Sector, Customer)
By Location (map)
Time horizon
Backward-Looking
Frequency
Latest update
Time series
2000-2018
Accessibility
Proprietary
Observation on data availability/gaps
The drought risk assessment in this tool has been completed by the Joint Research Centre of the European Commission and is applicable for 2000-2018. It uses a global-scale top-down data driven approach that is consistent and applicable to all regions of the world. The maps are a first screening analysis and it is recommended that local assessments of risk are carried out to improve the outputs for targeting of drought preparedness and appropriate drought mitigation solutions.