On the second day of the meeting, a joint session was held with the Drought Management Center for Southeastern Europe (DMCSEE, https://www.dmcsee.org/), which is also hosted by ARSO. DMCSEE, established in 2006, has been playing a key role in fostering cooperation among Southeast European countries to improve drought preparedness and mitigate its impacts.
The session included presentations of the drought monitoring tools and products developed by both the Clim4Cast project and DMCSEE network. These tools aim to provide better regional and national monitoring of drought conditions. A lively discussion followed, where participants explored the practicality and operational use of these products. It was agreed that while regional tools are highly beneficial, they should complement the existing national drought monitoring systems to maximize their effectiveness.