Africa
drought & climate forum
10/10/11 17:37 Filed in: Conference | workshop
In the upcoming Fourth Drought Adaptation Forum organized by UNISDR Regional Office for Africa and UNDP DDC from 13 to 14 October 2011 in Nairobi, Kenya, we will discuss among other topics "gaps and challenges in existing funding mechanisms for long-term drought mitigation measures". It is often mentioned that while there is development funding and humanitarian funding, there is no funding mechanism in place which can be activated when very early predictions are received that a drought might happen. In the case of the current Horn of Africa drought, first indications were received late 2010, but little early action followed. One reason for this could be that it is difficult to fund long-term drought mitigation measures. Read More...
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Book: adaptation in Africa
New Book: Experiences of Climate Change Adaptation in Africa
Few regions in the world are as vulnerable as Africa in respect of the impacts of
climate change, Whereas industralised countries have the financial means and
technologies to adapt, the majority of African nations struggle to cope with the ever-
increasing impacts of climate change, especially in respect of increased
temperatures, droughts and rainfall shortages.
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Few regions in the world are as vulnerable as Africa in respect of the impacts of
climate change, Whereas industralised countries have the financial means and
technologies to adapt, the majority of African nations struggle to cope with the ever-
increasing impacts of climate change, especially in respect of increased
temperatures, droughts and rainfall shortages.
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African climate change fellowship program
In the context of Adaptation: African Climate Change Fellowship Program (ACCFP)
Announcing Phase 2: The Institute of Resource Assessment (IRA) at the University of Dar es Salaam is currently implementing ACCFP Phase II in collaboration with START. This phase will have two rounds of Fellowships to support young researchers, academics and professional in climate change adaptation. The ACCFP Secretariat was recently established at IRA and Host Institutions for the second phase of the program were recently selected. The first call for fellowship applications was announced in May 2011 and the process of selecting Fellows for this round is expected to be completed by the end of July. The second call will be announced in the last quarter of 2011. Please visit the ACCFP website for more information on current and new opportunities www.accfp.org.
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Announcing Phase 2: The Institute of Resource Assessment (IRA) at the University of Dar es Salaam is currently implementing ACCFP Phase II in collaboration with START. This phase will have two rounds of Fellowships to support young researchers, academics and professional in climate change adaptation. The ACCFP Secretariat was recently established at IRA and Host Institutions for the second phase of the program were recently selected. The first call for fellowship applications was announced in May 2011 and the process of selecting Fellows for this round is expected to be completed by the end of July. The second call will be announced in the last quarter of 2011. Please visit the ACCFP website for more information on current and new opportunities www.accfp.org.
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Engineers without Borders: Development, CC, and infrastructure report
Climate Compatible Development in the Infrastructure Sector
Climate change is recognised as one of the most significant threats to development during the 21st Century and beyond. Infrastructure policymakers and practitioners have a crucial role to play in meeting the challenge of climate change in the developing word. This applies both to mitigation, i.e. reducing greenhouse gas emissions in ways that facilitate continued growth and sustained poverty reduction; and to adaptation, i.e. protecting vulnerable populations from the impacts of climate change. This report provides an overview of the challenges and opportunities at the nexus of climate change, infrastructure and development. Read More...
Climate change is recognised as one of the most significant threats to development during the 21st Century and beyond. Infrastructure policymakers and practitioners have a crucial role to play in meeting the challenge of climate change in the developing word. This applies both to mitigation, i.e. reducing greenhouse gas emissions in ways that facilitate continued growth and sustained poverty reduction; and to adaptation, i.e. protecting vulnerable populations from the impacts of climate change. This report provides an overview of the challenges and opportunities at the nexus of climate change, infrastructure and development. Read More...
Video on climate change in Lake Victoria
Climate Change TV site has several recent interviews with key people within the WMO. In particular, WMO Secretary General, Michel Jarraud, explains the information sharing initiative Global Framwork for Climate Services. Mary Power, Director of WMO's Resource Mobilization Office discusses how they have partnered with Ericsson to ensure fishermen on Lake Victoria receive warnings on their mobiles in the event of extreme weather.
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Climate adaptation in Africa: new guide
16/05/11 22:17 Filed in: Report
The International Institute for Environment and Development and the Centre for International Cooperation vrije Universiteit are pleased to be able to offer free copies of this new DVD.
If you would like a free copy of this DVD please email: newbooks@iied.org
Regards
Vanessa Mcleod-Kourie
Publications & Marketing Manager
International Institute for Environment and Development (IIED)
3 Endsleigh Street
London
WC1H 0DD
United Kingdom
tel: + 44 (0)20 7872 7346
fax: + 44 (0)20 7388 2826
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| Sustainable Land Management Technologies for Climate Change Adaptation in Africa | These mini-films, of 5-7 minutes each, show two sustainable land management (SLM) technologies that have a proven track record in Africa: Stone Lines and Fanya Juu. The technologies presented can constitute important components within the climate change adaptation strategies of small-scale farmers.
Regards
Vanessa Mcleod-Kourie
Publications & Marketing Manager
International Institute for Environment and Development (IIED)
3 Endsleigh Street
London
WC1H 0DD
United Kingdom
tel: + 44 (0)20 7872 7346
fax: + 44 (0)20 7388 2826
www.iied.org
Rural Water Supply Network forum
11/05/11 21:15 Filed in: Conference
| 6th Rural Water Supply Network Forum |
Africa-Asia drought risk questionnaire
11/05/11 18:56 Filed in: Report
The UNDP Drylands Development Centre would like to request your participation in a short survey related to the recently commenced Africa-Asia Drought Risk Management Peer Assistance Project under the framework of the Integrated Drylands Development Programme.
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Climate and security: Asia & Africa
09/05/11 17:15 Filed in: Panel
Please join the Woodrow Wilson Center’s Environmental Change and
Security Program for a discussion of
Connections Between Climate and Stability: Lessons from Asia and
Africa
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Security Program for a discussion of
Connections Between Climate and Stability: Lessons from Asia and
Africa
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African climate teach-in day
The International Climate Change Information Programme (ICCIP) (http://www.iccip.net), which is organising the first ever
"African Climate Change Teach-In Day", is warding three prizes for the three best presentations, worthy US$ 500,00, US$ 300,00 and US$ 200,00, along with a Certificate of Honour.
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"African Climate Change Teach-In Day", is warding three prizes for the three best presentations, worthy US$ 500,00, US$ 300,00 and US$ 200,00, along with a Certificate of Honour.
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