Malawi

Weather-related stresses associated with El Niño in 2015–2016 have severely impacted 60 million people. Governments across the globe are dealing with the consequences as they affect food security, livelihoods, and the well-being of their populations

This report tells the story of Malawi’s experience of the drought and its African Risk Capacity (ARC) insurance policy, based on focus group discussions and interviews with a wide range of Malawians, from rural communities to government officials and

This publication includes case studies that demonstrate the courage and skills of women who have taken up leadership roles in different resilience-building initiatives across Africa and Asia. While it is important to understand women’s vulnerability to

This policy brief presents information on the full spectrum of risks facing the inhabitants of Karonga, and these have been identified by Karonga residents as resulting in premature death or injury and/or affecting their livelihoods and assets. Full

This regional assessment documents experiences on ecosystem-based disaster risk reduction (Eco-DRR) and its linkages with biodiversity in Eastern and Southern Africa. It highlights key entry points and opportunities to catalyse actions for Eco-DRR that

This publication provides an overview of the impacts of the El Niño phenomenon on agriculture and food security in 2015-2016. Current consequences at global, regional and country level are highlighted (including data on crop production; livestock

The paper discusses the conceptualization of drought and proceeds with analysing drought risk management which includes risk assessment and modelling based on spatial technology in Malawi, Niger, Mozambique and Kenya.

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This report on El Niño and La Niña calls for better preparedness, resilience building and global mobilisation to address climate change.  According to the report, El Niño is a modern day tragedy, which was preventable.

The publication offers several