Index-based protection
Purpose
Examine whether verifiable climate indicators can support protection instruments for clearly defined agricultural risks.
Application
Assess an indicator and its territorial coverage for a pilot study before defining contractual protection terms.
Data
Climate indicators, proposed triggers and independent loss records
Result
Index-suitability studies and trigger comparisons
Limitations
Index suitability depends on historical series, trigger design and independent loss records; it does not guarantee a payout.