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An African farmer with his herd of goats.
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As a result of the drought, the Famine Early Warning Systems Network expects staple food prices to be higher across the region than in both 2023 and the five-year average.
Dialogue Earth
Young African girl drinking fresh water from a village tap
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Landlocked and dependent primarily on rainfall, Malawi's socio-economic development is intricately linked to the availability of water. However, the specter of climate change has brought increased variability in rainfall patterns and water shortages.
African Development Bank
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The delivery of Early Warnings for All (EW4All) requires scaled up and coordinated investments and action across the four essential pillars of end to end, people-centred Multi-Hazard Early Warning Systems (MHEWS).
World Meteorological Organization (WMO)
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The endeavour culminated in the "Odawna Flood Resilience Project," a multifaceted approach aimed at mitigating the devastating impact of recurrent floods.
Modern Ghana.com
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This report aims to provide an illustrative and insightful overview of FAO’s work in social protection across Africa.
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Documents and publications
The researchers used a case study research design for the inquiry intended to recommend adaptive capacity and reduce disaster risks in informal settlements in the eMalahleni Local Municipality (eLM) in Mpumalanga province, South Africa.
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The GEOGLAM Crop Monitor for Early Warning is an international assessment of the crop growing conditions, status, and agro-climatic conditions that are likely to impact global production. This issue covers conditions in May 2024.
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Across Uganda, the impacts of climate change are threatening food security and diminishing precious water resources. In response, local innovators are pioneering adaptation solutions for farmers in rural and urban settings.
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)

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