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This paper explores the use of machine learning (ML) techniques to map flood hazards based on readily available geo-environmental variables.
Katie Peters
Over the past 15 years, mentions of FCV have been few and far between at previous Africa Regional Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction meetings. It was a marked change to hear the opening remarks by the head of UNDRR, Mr Kamal Kishore.
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The GEOGLAM Crop Monitor for Early Warning (CM4EW) is an international and transparent multi-source, consensus assessment of the crop growing conditions, status, and agro-climatic conditions that are likely to impact global production.
A Thai farmer waters crops with a rubber hose
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Using climate-smart agriculture, IWMI researchers are combating low crop yields in the Global South.
International Water Management Institute (IWMI)
Cover and source: National Adaptation Plan (NAP) Global Network
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This sNAPshot explores Namibia’s approach to developing a monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL) system for adaptation in the agriculture sector as part of the national adaptation plan (NAP) process.
A women farmer in Zimbabwe walking along her field checking the crops
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Smallholder farmers across the globe produce over a third of the world’s food supply, yet they receive a disproportionately small share of global climate finance.
International Food Policy Research Institute
Cover and source: Journal of Hydrology: Regional Studies
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This study offers insights on the potential for GloFAS to complement existing forecasting and FldEWS across the region, operated by national and the regional forecasting agencies
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The study aims to clarify how climate shocks influence migration decisions among farm households facing climate risks by examining diverse mobility outcomes.

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