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Kenya
A unified approach to climate change and hunger
24 Apr 2013, IRIN
Studies out of Ethiopia, India, Kenya and Niger show that children born during natural hazards, like droughts or floods, are more likely to be malnourished. Yet as the climate changes, it is poor countries - already struggling with hunger and food insecurity - that are increasingly likely to face these natural hazards...
National Platform
- National Platform Focal Point:
Ministry of State for Special Programmes (MOSSP) - Website:http://www.sprogrammes.go.ke
- Contact:Permanent Secretary
- Phone:+254-20-2250645 ext. 39502 +254-20-2250628 ext. 39502
- HFA Focal Point:
Ministry of State for Special Programmes (MOSSP) - Website:http://www.sprogrammes.go.ke
- Contact:Permanent Secretary
- Phone:+254-20-2250645 ext. 39502 +254-20-2250628 ext. 39502
Hyogo Framework for Action
- National Policy & Plans
- Kenya: National progress report on the implementation of the Hyogo Framework for Action (2011-2013) - interim2013, MOSSP, Kenya - gov
- Kenya: National progress report on the implementation of the Hyogo Framework for Action (2009-2011)2011, Natl Platform for Kenya created under the Office of the President, Special Programmes, Kenya - gov
- Official Statements & Presentations
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- Kenya: Review of current and planned adaptation action2011, Adaptation Partnership
- Kenya: Common country assessment - CCA (2001)2001, UNDG
Top 5 Natural Disaster reported
| Disaster | Date | Affected | (no. of people) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drought | 1999 | 23,000,000 |  |
| Epidemic | 1994 | 6,500,000 | |
| Drought | 2008 | 3,800,000 | |
| Drought | 2005 | 3,500,000 | |
| Drought | 1991 | 2,700,000 | |
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Source of data: OFDA/CRED International Disaster Database Data version: v11.08 *: Including tsunami Data displayed does not imply national endorsement. |
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- Use of GIS and remote sensing in climate change analysis and adaption27-30 May 2013, Kenya (Nairobi)
- Eastern African quaternary climate change and variability23-27 Jul 2013, Kenya (Nanyuki)
- Certificate in disaster management and humanitarian assistanceINTER-CEPT, Kenya (Nairobi)
- Advanced diploma in emergency and disaster managementINTER-CEPT, Kenya (Nairobi)
- International diploma in disaster managementINTER-CEPT, Kenya (Nairobi)
Training package on natural hazards and early warning for training of trainers’ in Kenya2012, Natl Platform for Kenya created under the Office of the President, Special Programmes, Kenya - gov; UNISDR AF
- Safety standards manual for schools in Kenya2008, Kenya - gov
Disaster risk reduction: joining the dots2013, VOICE
Disaster response: UNV in action2012, UNV
- Global Risk Data Platform (dynamic mapping tool)
Horn of Africa: annual probability of drought, flood, or locust infestationJun 2007, Humanitarian Info Unit, United States of America - gov
Horn of Africa: most probable hazard typeJun 2007, Humanitarian Info Unit, United States of America - gov
Neighbouring Countries
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