Global Information and Early Warning System database (GIEWS)
Resources
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GIEWS Earth observation – country indicatorsWebsite
Country level maps and graphs that depict the latest 36-month period of the seasonal, vegetation and precipitation indicators. The data are presented by dekad and month.
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GIEWS Earth observation – global indicatorsWebsite
The vegetation indicators (NDVI anomaly, VCI and VHI) provide alternative measures of the relative vegetation health. These indices can be used to monitor areas where vegetation may be stressed, as a proxy to detect potential drought. The precipitation indicators present a global analysis of the...
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GIEWS Earth observation – seasonal global indicatorsWebsite
The seasonal indicators are designed to allow easy identification of areas of cropped land with a high likelihood of water stress (drought). The indices are based on remote sensing data of vegetation and land surface temperature combined with information on agricultural cropping cycles derived...
Databases
Additional Info
| Kind of Activities | Gathering data and info |
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| Geographic Focus | Global |
| Collection Updated | September 2024 |