How climate information services (CIS) can help pastoralists in the Horn of Africa

This briefing draws on case studies from Ethiopia and Kenya.

From:
Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
Published
31 July 2024
Country:
Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, Uganda
Document Type:
Briefing
Theme:
Climate and Environment
Authors:
Bedelian, C.

Abstract

Despite the growing availability of climate information services (CIS), which could help pastoralists adapt to climate change, their use remains limited among pastoralists in the Horn of Africa. Why is this the case?

This brief reviews the context of CIS for pastoralists in the Horn of Africa and draws on case studies from Ethiopia and Kenya of CIS initiatives in pastoral areas. It looks at the specific needs of pastoralists for climate information, the barriers they face to use such information, and how to develop and deliver CIS tailored for pastoralists.

This work is part of the Supporting Pastoralism and Agriculture in Recurrent and Protracted Crises (SPARC) Programme.

Citation

Bedelian C. ‘How climate information services (CIS) can help pastoralists in the Horn of Africa’ London, SPARC, 2024

How climate information services (CIS) can help pastoralists in the Horn of Africa

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Published 31 July 2024
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