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Call for applications: IGAD Regional Youth Coalition on Climate and Climate-Resilient Agri-food Systems
Young people across the IGAD region are driving climate action and advancing climate-resilient agri-food systems through advocacy, innovation, and sustainable agriculture. However, many youth-led initiatives remain constrained by limited access to climate services, funding, mentorship, business development opportunities, and institutional support.
To strengthen youth engagement and scale impact, the IGAD Climate Prediction and Applications Centre, with support from the Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa, has established the IGAD Regional Youth Coalition on Climate and Climate-Resilient Agri-food Systems.
The Coalition brings together youth and youth-led organisations advancing climate solutions—particularly in agriculture and agri-food systems, while remaining inclusive of other …
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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 …
Climate Extremes: the Crucial Importance of Risk Information Beyond Borders
by Abubakr A. M. Salih, Erick Otenyo, Marta Baraibar and Viola Otieno
The East Africa Hazards Watch supports tracking extreme events such as drought, cyclones, pests (desert locust), heavy rainfall, floods, …
IGAD launches Hazards Watch for East Africa
The East Africa Hazards Watch supports tracking extreme events such as drought, cyclones, pests (desert locust), heavy rainfall, floods or crop failures, which are increasing in frequency and intensity due to climate change.
About 90% …
Training Meteorological Departments in Digital Marketing and Interactive Content Creation for Climate and Weather Information
In June 2021, ICPAC organized a training in Digital Marketing and Interactive content creation for 10 National Meteorological Departments. The goal of the training was for National Meteorological and Hydrological Services (NMHSs) in East Africa …
Equity: The Missing Link to Address Gender Inequalities in Climate Change Adaptation
By Dr Philip Omondi
With contributions from the ICPAC Climate Change Technical Working Group
Gender inequalities, fueled by societal norms and defined gender roles, affect not only women’s exposure to hazards, but also limit …