Drought Resilience Index and Investment Facility Launched at UNCCD COP17
Why in the news
COP17 of the UNCCD introduced a two-part framework so countries can prepare before droughts turn into crises.
| Aspect | DRI | DRIF |
|---|---|---|
| Nature | Technical monitoring metric | Catalytic financing platform |
| Purpose | Gauge capacity to anticipate, prepare for and adapt to drought; expose structural weak points | Fund and scale drought resilience projects only |
| How | AI analytics, vulnerability mapping, guidance on resource allocation | Public capital lowers risk to draw larger institutional and private money |
Exam angle
- Forum: UNCCD COP17.
- Full forms: Drought Resilience Index; Drought Resilience Investment Facility.
- Idea: public money de-risks investment.