Kenya

This map illustrates the most probable type of natural disaster in each cell, with the purpose of aiding in the allocation of mitigation resources.

Each disaster type dominates in a particular physiographic environment. Locusts predominate along the Red

This map illustrates the likelihood that a given region will sustain any drought, flood, or locust infestation within any given year.

Earthquakes are not included in the joint probability calculation because large damaging events occur on a far less

This map illustrates the Horn of Africa's crops exposure to locust infestation, calculating for every cell the percentage of agricultural land coverage. It is one of the layers used to create a locust infestation risk map for the region.

This publication seeks to highlight initiatives that have successfully linked poverty reduction and disaster risk reduction in various parts of the world. It features several projects and initiatives that show how DRR can be integrated into poverty

This assessment reviewed forecasts and impacts of the 1997-98 El Niño, as well as the climate-related early warning and natural disaster preparedness systems in the following locations in order to improve their ENSO (El Niño-Southern Oscillation) and

The report, Africa - Up in Smoke 2, is based on the latest available scientific research and evidence from those living on the front line of global warming. It shows that climate change is already having serious impacts on peoples' lives across Africa -

The livestock intervention programme that took place during the 1999-2001 drought in Kenya’s pastoral areas was the largest the country had ever seen. Donors made more funds available than ever before, more types of intervention were carried out, more

This publication showcases experiences from various African sub-regions to illustrate the complexity of the problems that African countries face and the multi-faceted approaches that can be adopted to ensure sustainable development.