New research by @ilri, @jameelobserv & SPARC_Ideas argues that #anticipatoryaction against drought must be better rooted in knowledge systems of local pastoralist communities. Co-authors: Samuel Derbyshire Tahira S. Mohamed Rupsha R Banerjee Rahma hassan Daniel salau Rogei jameelobservatory.org/anticipatory-a…

New ILRI policy brief sets out key problems holding back humanitarian #anticipatoryaction for drought, which is affecting pastoralist livelihoods and economies, based on research by Jameel Observatory for Food Security Early Action SPARC_Ideas ILRI.org. hdl.handle.net/10568/138679

“To effectively deliver #anticipatoryaction, we must fix disconnects between decision-making and local contexts, expand use of local knowledge and apply new forms of financing” - Guyo Malicha Roba, PhD ( @jameelobserv head at @ilri ) on a new policy brief: hdl.handle.net/10568/138679

How can we centre pastoralist knowledge in #anticipatoryaction in the drylands? Read the new ILRI.org policy brief, produced by SPARC & @jameelobserv postdocs: buff.ly/3STgnQR Samuel Derbyshire Rupsha R Banerjee

The vulnerability of the dryland populace is not only a function of a changing climate but also a function of historical political, social and economic marginalisation. The backdrop of this marginality has enormously impacted dryland communities.

I shared some intriguing preliminary emerging fertile points from my work on locally-led anticipatory action in East Africa, for building resilience against droughts and floods. I presented my poster at a conference today organized by the University of Edinburgh. AA approach has

New, creative approaches needed for #earlywarning and #anticipatoryaction oriented around local pastoralist drought preparation and mitigation strategies in #Kenya Samuel Derbyshire Tahira S. Mohamed Rupsha R Banerjee Guyo Malicha Roba, PhD ILRI.org SPARC_Ideas doi.org/10.3389/past.2…

A new article on drought, early warning and humanitarian assistance in the drylands: frontierspartnerships.org/articles/10.33…

🌟 New Article Alert! Samuel Derbyshire and colleagues publish "Uncertainty, pastoral knowledge, and early warning: a review of drought management in the drylands, with insights from northern Kenya." 🌍📖 Read here 👉 fro.ntiers.in/2Y6F #OpenAccess #earlywarning #Pastoralism

📖A new article by SPARC researchers Rupsha R Banerjee, Samuel Derbyshire & Tahira S. Mohamed "unravels the history of drought management" in Kenya to find out why so many early warning systems fail to help pastoralists: ⬇️ buff.ly/3zmigOt ILRI.org Jameel Observatory for Food Security Early Action

Breaking down silos: Towards effective integration of resilience and humanitarian aid in the Horn of Africa Report from our May workshop: hdl.handle.net/10568/151962 by Tahira S. Mohamed Samuel Derbyshire Rupsha R Banerjee and colleagues at ILRI.org #anticipatoryaction #earlyaction

Our latest workshop brief reflects on ways to break siloes between #humanitarian aid and #resilience in the #HornofAfrica Center for Research and Development in Drylands Pastoralism & Uncertainty SPARC_Ideas Nuur Mohamud Sheekh Jeremy Lind Todd Crane Rupsha R Banerjee Rahma hassan Achiba Gargule

A new article in time for COP29 by Rahma hassan and me on drought, anticipatory action and pastoralist livelihoods: thenewhumanitarian.org/opinion/2024/1…

The president HE William Samoei Ruto, PhD has committed to appointing the Livestock and Livestock Products Marketing Board by next week. #PLSWajir2024

It was great meeting and getting to network with you at #PLSWajir2024. Great resolutions and looking forward to more meaningful and impactful sessions.

Join us at 10 AM on Dec 20 for this hybrid Forum at the Heron Portico Hotel & online. Early career researchers from Kakuma Refugee Camp will share insights on climate change, displacement and local solutions. Click: bit.ly/4fe3pVq Osun Hubs Samuel Hall Carnegie Corporation of New York

Convening a new seminar series in Nairobi with Rahma hassan and Tahira S. Mohamed Pastoralism and Drylands Development (PaDD) All are welcome! Click this link for more information and to register: lnkd.in/dfGXe69a Jameel Observatory for Food Security Early Action @Crdd DLCI Kenya ILRI.org

Youth & Inclusion: The role of youth emerged as a key driver for transformative change, ensuring that next-gen leaders are equipped to shape policy and practice in drylands. The discussions highlighted the importance of integrated policy frameworks and community-driven solutions

Next PaDD seminar: Dr. Daniel Salau Rogei, on conflict and livestock raiding in Kenya. All welcome. 8th May. Come and connect over tea, coffee and samosas. DLCI Kenya British Institute in Eastern Africa Rift Valley Institute lnkd.in/dxhBEi-y Register here: lnkd.in/dh8riMsa

Join us at British Institute in Eastern Africa for the 3rd talk in our popular Pastoralism and Drylands Development Seminar series. Rahma Hassan on vulnerability and humanitarian assistance. All welcome, register for free: jameelobservatory.org/padd/ DLCI Kenya Rift Valley Institute