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Urgent Action Needed to Prevent Humanitarian Catastrophe in Sudan as the Lean Season Begins
12th April 2024, Nairobi, Kenya: As Sudan faces one of the most severe humanitarian crises in recent history, urgent action is needed to prevent a looming humanitarian tragedy. This is as the escalation of the conflict, which erupted on 15 April 2023, threatens to put millions into the worst levels of acute food insecurity and malnutrition.
Multi-sectoral humanitarian needs have reached new, alarming highs as a result of livelihood disruptions, large-scale displacement, interruptions of trade routes and markets, and limited humanitarian access, among other challenges. These needs are likely to escalate steeply as the lean season begins, especially …
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GMES & Africa on-the-job-training on forest monitoring and land degradation
During the week of 23rd-26th October 2023, the Joint Research Centre (JRC), RCMRD, and ICPAC conducted an on-the-job training at ICPAC (Nairobi) on Forest Monitoring and Land Degradation. This training is part of a series …
The start of the rainy season, was it?
By Alexia Kioko and Melissa Ouya
The onset in East Africa marks the eagerly anticipated transition from the dry season to the wet season, heralding a dramatic transformation in the region's landscape and livelihoods. Typically …
Integrating Earth Observation and Artificial Intelligence to Combat Climate Change Impacts and Security in the IGAD Region
Kenya recently launched its first Earth Observation (EO) satellite using a SpaceX rocket from the United States. Created by nine Kenyan engineers, the satellite will gather crucial information on agriculture and the environment, …
Top 5 Reasons Why Irrigation Might Not be Your Go to Adaptation Solution
As the impacts of climate change become more apparent, communities around the world are facing the need to adapt in order to ensure their survival and thrive amidst changing conditions. One commonly debated adaptation solution …
From Regional To Subnational: Co-Production And Co-Creation Of Seasonal Climate Information For Resilience And Sustainability.
By Melissa Ouya
Introduction
In the pursuit of sustainable solutions, the concept of co-production and co-creation of seasonal climate information has emerged as a promising avenue to enhance resilience and foster sustainability, particularly in regions …
Does Anticipatory Action provide innovativeness to Drought Risk Management?
By Alexia Kioko
Anticipatory Action (AA) has gained prominence over time as a transformative approach in disaster management, garnering attention from humanitarian, development, research institutions, and regional entities like ICPAC. This innovative strategy diverges from …