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ICPAC receives Google.org funding through the UN WFP to Enhance Disaster Preparedness in Eastern Africa
On April 29, 2024, in Nairobi, Kenya: The IGAD Climate Prediction and Applications Centre (ICPAC) took a significant stride towards bolstering disaster preparedness and response capabilities. Today, the Center announced the reception of support from the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) for the implementation of a pioneering project titled "Strengthening Early Warning Systems for Anticipatory Actions." This initiative, aimed at leveraging machine learning to enhance early warning information systems, marks a collaborative effort involving leading weather and climate research institutions, a university, and a humanitarian organization.
The funding provided by WFP will also benefit the Kenya Meteorological Department …
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Translating IPCC Working Group One Report into Action for Eastern Africa
By Patricia Nying’uro
With contributions from the ICPAC Climate Change Technical Working Group
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The IPCC just recently released the first of three scientific reports that will make up …
Enhancing Media and Meteorological Agency Engagement in Eastern Africa
By Collison Lore
With contributions from the ICPAC Climate Change Technical Working Group
The media has over the years worked closely with meteorological agencies in Eastern Africa. Some of the hallmarks of …
Renewable Energy Transition in Africa
By Timothy Ranja
With contributions from the ICPAC Climate Change Technical Working Group
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Energy access and affordability is closely linked to socio-economic growth and sustainable development. Clean energy is essential in eradicating poverty …
IGAD Signs USD 3 Million Grant with World Bank for the Formation of an Inter-Regional Platform on the Management of Desert Locusts
Nairobi, 05th of August, 2021: The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) has signed a three year, 3 million USD grant with the World Bank to set up an Inter-Regional Platform for the Sustainable Management of …
Aligning Research to Inform Climate Policies, Plans and Practice in Africa
By Dr. Geoffrey Sabiiti
With contributions from the ICPAC Climate Change Technical Working Group
Planning for climate change smart actions and solutions requires a great deal of information. Despite minimal benefits …
Community Engagement and Accountability in Weather and Climate Communication
By Collison Lore
With contributions from the ICPAC Climate Change Technical Working Group
Background
Community engagement and accountability (CEA) is an approach supported by a set of activities that place communities at …