Documents et rapports

Droughts and Deficits - Summary Evidence of the Global Impact on Economic Growth (anglais)

This paper presents new estimates of the effects of dry episodes (rainfall shocks) and droughts on gross domestic product per capita growth rates using state-of-the-art empirical methods. Rainfall and...

Droughts and Deficits: The Global Impact of Droughts on Economic Growth (anglais)

As climate change intensifies, dry rainfall shocks and droughts are a growing concern. At the same time, scientific evidence suggests that the world has surpassed the safe planetary boundary for green...

The Bangladesh Delta : A Lighthouse Case Study (anglais)

This case study report discusses current development strategy for the Bangladesh Delta, which reflects an integrated approach to disaster risk management and water resources management. In this context...

Resilient Water Infrastructure Design Brief (anglais)

The purpose of the Resilient Water Infrastructure Design Brief is to guide users on how resilience can be built into the engineering design of their project. With a focus on the three natural hazards most...

Framework for the Assessment of Benefits of Action or Cost of Inaction (BACI) for Drought Preparedness (anglais)

This working paper draws from the joint World Bank and World Meteorological Organization / Global Water Partnership Integrated Drought Management Program (IDMP) work stream on benefits of action and costs...

Preparing for Future Droughts in Lima, Peru : Enhancing Lima’s Drought Management Plan to Meet Future Challenges (anglais)

Lima is the capital of and largest city in Peru, with an estimated population of about 10 million people. SEDAPAL, Lima’s water utility, provides water to most of the metropolitan region. While SEDAPAL...

The Search for the Perfect Indicator : Reflections on Monitoring and Evaluation of Resilience for Improved Climate Risk Management (anglais)

Resilience-building activities are increasingly evident in development projects, and as a result, there is a growing focus on monitoring and evaluating the associated outcomes of these projects for improved...

Droughts in Brazil : proactive policy and management : Secas no Brasil : política e gestão (portugais)

As with many countries, droughts are often managed as a crisis in Brazil, rather than events for which officials and communities proactively prepare. Although droughts are not new to Brazil, the recent...

Search a new paradigm for drought management in Northeast: drought monitor : Monitor de Secas do Nordeste, em busca de um novo paradigma para a gestão de secas (English|Portuguese)

Brazil - Living with the semi-arid and proactive drought management in Northeast Brazil : a new perspective : Living with the semi-arid and proactive drought management in Northeast Brazil : a new perspective (anglais)

The majority of Northeast Brazil falls within the semi-arid zone, an area that is defined by both a minimal amount of annual rainfall (i.e., 800 millimeters per year on average) and a concentration of...

Brazil - Living with the semi-arid and proactive drought management in Northeast Brazil : a new perspective : Convivência com o Semiárido e Gestão proativa da seca no Nordeste do Brasil: Uma nova Perspectiva (portugais)

The majority of Northeast Brazil falls within the semi-arid zone, an area that is defined by both a minimal amount of annual rainfall (i.e., 800 millimeters per year on average) and a concentration of...

Climate change impacts on water resources management : adaptation challenges and opportunities in Northeast Brazil (anglais)

The Latin America and Caribbean (LAC) region has a unique mix of qualities and challenges when it comes to the environment. It is exceptionally endowed with natural assets, with globally significant biodiversity...