Weather and climate information from the frontlines of change, insights from Wajir

Event Aim:
The aim of this event is to explore successes in the use of weather and climate information services (WCIS) for pastoralists in Wajir, drawing on the experiences of those involved in the local ecosystem, and to also think about the future and what progress can be made. 

Background to the event:
Wajir County is at the frontline of climate change in the Greater Horn of Africa, where government departments, pastoralists, and entrepreneurs are already working together to navigate deep uncertainty. Across sectors, Wajir is pioneering new ways of using WCIS to support decisions – from managing rangelands and markets to preparing for drought.

Supported by the SPARC Programme and Mercy Corps and drawing on recent discussions among Wajir stakeholders, this panel discussion will spotlight these experiences, showing how WCIS circulates through complex systems of relationships, and how lessons from Wajir can inform action at the national and regional level. 

Convenors:
The event is convened by the Jameel Observatory for Food Security Early Action, the Dryland Futures Academy, ILRI and the Rift Valley Institute. The monthly series is hosted by the British Institute in Eastern Africa (BIEA)

Panelists:
Abdikadir Hussein Alasow, Director – Disaster management and humanitarian coordination, Wajir County
Abdi Bashir Maalim – Principal livestock production officer, department of agriculture livestock and veterinary services, Wajir county
Daniel Murimi Wanjuhi, Wajir county Director – Kenya Meteorological Department
Halima Kahiya, Chief Executive Officer – Wajir community Radio-90.9FM
Dr Tahira Mohamed -Regional partnership and dialogue lead, Jameel Observatory for Food Security Early Action, ILRI

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