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Call for side events at the IGAD pavilion at COP 31
The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) invites member states and partners to apply to host side events at the IGAD pavilion at COP 31. The pavilion covers 50 square metres. Sessions should showcase evidence, solutions and partnerships that advance climate action and resilience in the IGAD region.
Priority themes
Adaptation and climate finance; early warning and anticipatory action; food security, agriculture and livestock; water, health and the blue economy; climate security and migration; youth and gender; climate science and innovation; and implementation of national and regional climate commitments.
Application requirements
Complete the online application form on Google Forms and upload …
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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 …
IGAD to Establish an Inter-regional Coordination Platform for the Management of Desert Locust and other Transboundary Pests
On the 17th of June 2021, IGAD held a Ministerial Conference on the Sustainable Management of Desert Locust and other Transboundary Pests. The meeting brought together Ministers of Agriculture from IGAD Member States as well …
Meet Generation Restoration: The Earth Champions leading the way in the construction of the Africa we want
Amina Idan Paul, Djibouti
My name is Amina Idan Paul, I am an environmental activist and the creator of the environmental movement called « Ecolo à Djibouti » who seeks to protect the environment in …
Agriculture and Food Security in Africa: Why are Youth Not at the Forefront?
By Doreen Nanyonga
With contributions from the ICPAC Climate Change Technical Working Group
A video has recently been circulating on social media of a young lady protesting the portrayal of youth (or …
Wetter than usual season is expected over the northern part of the region
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Weather and Climate Information as a Public Good
by Collison Lore
Contributions from ICPAC Climate Change Technical Working Group
“The theme of this year’s World Press Freedom Day, “Information as a Public Good”, underlines the indisputable importance of verified and reliable information. It …