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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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Communiqué of the IGAD Regional Ministerial Meeting on Risk Transfer and Transboundary Pest Management

The Ministers, Heads of Delegations and representatives of Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) member states, comprised of Djibouti, Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan and Uganda, convened in Nairobi, Republic of Kenya, on 9th August …
A Comprehensive Approach to Monitoring Reforestation initiatives in the Eastern Africa Region

The need to address deforestation in Eastern Africa has led to numerous reforestation projects at regional and national levels. These initiatives primarily focus on replanting trees in areas affected by deforestation, such as those …
From Forests to Future: The Power of Native Reforestation in Supporting Kenya’s Local Climate

According to recent data on land cover and land use change, it is evident that Kenya has experienced a considerable decline in tree cover, with a loss of 360,824 hectares, between 2001 to 2020 (Butler, …
Pursuing Sustainable Development Goal 15: Progress and Challenges in Protecting Life on Land

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The world recognizes the importance of protecting and restoring terrestrial ecosystems, which are vital for human well-being, biodiversity conservation, and addressing climate change. The Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) …
Can We Talk 3: Are Climate Adaptation policies in Eastern Africa sufficient?

Eastern Africa continues to grapple with the effects of climate change disrupting agricultural systems, depleting water resources, threatening biodiversity, and exacerbating existing socio-economic disparities. Governments and international bodies have developed and implemented climate adaptation policies …
El Niño Southern Oscillation and Indian Ocean Dipole Watch for the Eastern Africa - short rains season (October-December 2023)

The October-November-December (OND) rainfall season in Eastern Africa is significantly influenced by two phenomena: the El Niño Southern Oscillation (ENSO) and the Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD). ENSO is characterised by abnormal warming or cooling of …