Abstract/Description Water insecurity is an urgent challenge in Africa, driven by climate change, rapid population growth, and increasing multi-sectoral demand that place mounting pressure on already...
Abstract/Description The two-day training program “Empowering Climate Resilience in Matara: Anticipatory Action and the AWARE Platform” brought together government officials, university academics,...
Abstract/Description This report presents a comprehensive approach to drought risk assessment in Zambia using open-source geospatial tools and freely available satellite and climate datasets...
Abstract/Description Climate change is profoundly affecting water and land-use systems by reducing the availability and accessibility of water resources and accelerating land degradation, leading to...
Charity Osei-Amponsah, Mesay Gurmu and Edgar Twine Abstract/Description Nigeria faces a deepening crisis in nutrition, health and food security, driven by high levels of malnutrition, climate...
Abstract/Description The National Workshop on Drought Management: Knowledge Products and Tools for Sri Lanka showcased tools and knowledge to shift Sri Lanka from reactive to proactive drought risk...
1.1 Scale and Scope of Impact Cyclone Ditwah triggered one of Sri Lanka’s most severe humanitarian crises in the past two decades, affecting 25 districts and multiple Divisional Secretariat (DS)...
Abstract/Description The national training program on “Strengthening Anticipatory Action and Early Warning through the AWARE Platform” brought together staff from the Disaster Management Centre (DMC)...
Abstract/Description The Launch of Climate Action Sri Lanka convened key stakeholders to discuss the country’s escalating climate risks, emerging policy priorities, and the strategic role of CGIAR’s...
Abstract/Description The National Workshop on Validation of the Early Action Protocol for Flood Hazard, conducted in Matara District, brought together government agencies, technical institutions, and...
Abstract/Description India’s agriculture is highly vulnerable to drought due to its heavy dependence on monsoon rainfall, with nearly 68% of cultivated land at risk and the livelihoods of over 100...
Abstract/Description Across much of Kenya, periods of excessive rainfall are frequently followed by prolonged dry spells, with intermittent water scarcity largely driven by unmanaged variability in...
Abstract/Description Climate change and unsustainable land and water use are disrupting the global hydrological cycle, threatening economies, livelihoods, and ecosystems. Safeguarding a resilient...
Key messages • Climate finance and investment must be directed to support women in high-risk areas, especially those affected by salinity, water scarcity and climate change, to enhance resilience and...
Pallavi Rajkhowa, Giulia Zane, Marie-Charlotte Buisson and Michael Kinyua Summary Smallholder farmers are increasingly exposed to climate variability that threatens agricultural productivity and...
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Abstract/Description The rapid growth and prolonged presence of refugee settlements in ecologically fragile landscapes create complex humanitarian, environmental, and social challenges, yet evidence...
Summary In an increasingly fluctuating climate, effective flood disaster preparedness hinges on the ability to understand and utilize reliable flood forecasting information. Flood modeling and...
The challenge Sudan’s Gedaref State is a strategic food security center, hosting large agricultural projects, mechanized farming and substantial grain storage facilities. However, the vast rainfed...
The challenge The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) is responsible for drought monitoring and alerts, and distributing PDF-format drought reports to various government agencies and citizens...
The challenge Droughts are a major threat to agricultural livelihoods in Mali, undermining food security and economic stability. Accurate and timely drought monitoring is crucial for early warning...
