Hosted by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), this webinar will present the latest developments of the Drought Impact Assessment Platform (d-iap)—a web-based tool launched in 2025 that supports climate-resilient decision-making in agriculture and water management.
The platform integrates advanced crop modelling with comprehensive datasets to deliver policy-relevant assessments of drought impacts under current and future climate scenarios. The session will demonstrate the platform’s key applications and functionalities for decision-makers, practitioners, and stakeholders in drought risk management.
Agenda highlights:
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Welcoming remarks: Lifeng Li, Director, FAO Land and Water Division
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Keynote: Prof. Elias Fereres, University of Cordoba – on advancing drought resilience in agriculture
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Technical session: Maher Salman (FAO) on addressing gaps in drought impact assessment
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Live demo: Margarita Garcia-Vila, University of Cordoba – showcasing tools and outputs
