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While early warning systems are effective, to fully inform disaster-risk-reduction interventions they require effective coordination and early action protocols that function across multiple levels of governance, from local to national levels.
Anticipation Hub
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Cette étude analyse les lacunes du financement climatique dans l'Union économique et monétaire ouest-africaine, région très exposée aux impacts climatiques, et présente les implications politiques.
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This study shows how WFP’s R4 Rural Resilience Initiative helps farmers manage climate and disaster risks based on evidence gathered from five countries that implement an Integrated Climate Risk Management approach.
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This report provides an overview of the state of ASP across six Sahelian countries as well as a set of recommendations for actions to strengthen the adaptiveness and responsiveness of existing systems to shocks.
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This study uses the ASPIRE tool to evaluate the readiness and effectiveness of social protection systems in Senegal, identifying gaps and opportunities to improve anticipatory measures and climate resilience.
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This seismic risk profile of Senegal, produced by the Global Earthquake Model (GEM) Foundation summarizes key metrics of seismic risk, allowing stakeholders in risk management to get an overview of the risk in the country.
As part of the Zurich Flood Resilience Alliance, the Promoting Community Resilience to Flooding in the Commune of North Thies (PRECIT) project was set up in Senegal to strengthen social, political and financial efforts to build community flood resilience.
Flood Resilience Portal
Unlocking the full potential of risk and vulnerability assessments in climate change adaptation plans.
National Adaptation Plan (NAP) Global Network

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