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Pastoralists in Nigeria face a growing number of challenges. Sarli Sardou Nana is founder and chairman of FUDECO, an NGO set up to support Nigeria's pastoralists. Here he summarises the problems these people face, and what effective support looks like: buff.ly/3YlENDE

"It's not just enough to understand that there's a problem. This information [needs to] translate into tangible interventions, tangible investments in these areas." Kelvin Shikuku from @ILRI on the importance of regional index-based livestock insurance: buff.ly/43PNg30

Dear Countrymen & Women, Planting and nurturing trees is one of the easiest things to do to save ourselves from the Climate Change Crisis. Each and everyone of us, including children, can do it. Joined by the people of Kapsiro in Mt. Elgon to plant trees for my birthday today, at the bare minimum, let’s plant our age, AND, before anyone asks, we planted 10,000! #treesforbirthdays! #treesforlife! #15B

Great start to #IALE2023.

Join our Panel session, Climate resilient livelihoods. Titled, What gender transformative adaptive strategies can build climate resilient livelihoods in Sub-Saharan Africa. 10th July 2023, 3:50- 5:20pm Link: us06web.zoom.us/j/89219036197?… Meeting ID: 892 1903 6197 Pass code: 540882

Our team @obandojoyA @OkumbaM @PacificahO @WaiyegoMwangi @MutoMaraigua @kengitu @Tedson_Nyongesa @chris_shisanya @fngarachu will be hosting the first panel session of #IALE2023 . We look forward to an exciting engagement.

@katharine_v @SPARC_Ideas @PacificahO @ChrisShisanya Great! Looking forward to interesting insights and discussions on gender transformative frameworks.

Looking forward to participating in a panel on gender-transformative #adaptation in #Africa with @SPARC_Ideas colleagues at #IALE2023

Data, droughts and food security: Insights from a Kenya datathon - @GaryRWatmough and colleagues reflect on an exercise working with data and early action. jameelobservatory.org/datathon-isiol…

Today, NSSCJ participants visited Machokaa's Ranch Isinya for field learning. The following sustainable Agricultural Practices that facilitate adaptation to Climate change were observed; Renewable energy-solar and biogas for energy in the farm. #NSSCJ3

Having a very informative validation workshop at Sunstar Hotel @faithkatts @tedsonnyongesa1 @obandojoyA

Really looking forward to @AdaptFutures! Who will I see there (in person or through the screen)?

On International Day to Combat Desertification and Drought, SPARC's Mark Redwood on the 'perfect storm' of climate change, ongoing conflict, desertification, and drought in the Central Sahel. buff.ly/3pb1z3Q @waterandclimate @Cowater_Intl

@mosomtai @esa @icipe @KUGIS_Club @SOnywere @POduor24 @kenmubea Congratulations @mosomtai

On humble beginnings, here is my story on where the journey began in my career in #EarthObservation! Being at @esa is a dream come true! @icipe @KUGIS_Club @SOnywere @POduor24 @kenmubea

Based on two years of interviews, SPARC's 2023 report highlights the flexibility of pastoralists in response to shocks observed in South Sudan - and how the aid community can support their efforts . #DynamicDrylands buff.ly/3RLQ2ly

Simplified roles for funding applications. Project lead replaces PI, which feels more appropriate and inclusive. ukri.org/news/ukri-revi…

How can we make the concept of 'resilience' in the Sahel more useful? Read SPARC's report: buff.ly/3MTw06D

Climate Justice Schools play an essential role in promoting sustainable practices and preparing students for the future challenges. Through environmental education programs, they equip youths with the critical thinking skills they need to become advocates for the environment.

#SouthSudan #SSOT @WFP is providing support to smallholder farmers in Twic County to help them diversify their crops and adapt to climate change. Our #PhotoOfTheWeek is this beautiful sunrise over their paddy fields☀️

Meet Asha Juan Simon from Juba, a young lady who has demonstrated that with empowerment comes societal change. Asha works with the South Sudan Girl Guides Association as a Menstrual Hygiene Management Officer. Through her work, she has facilitated various outreach initiatives in schools and colleges within Juba through behaviour change programmes aimed at creating awareness amongst young ladies on menstrual hygiene. Read her full story via newsroom.amref.org/blog/2022/06/t… #MenstrualHealth #MenstrualHygiene @Amref_SSudan