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Adaptable livelihoods and the persistence of pastoralism in northern Kenya

Adaptable livelihoods and the persistence of pastoralism in northern Kenya

by Jameel Observatory | Jan 5, 2026 | Drylands, Eastern Africa, Evidence, Horn of Africa, ILRI, Kenya, Pastoralism, Report, Research, University of Sussex | Tahira Mohamed

Despite the challenges of variable rainfall, drought, and unequal access to resources, pastoralism persists and thrives.

Rethinking vulnerability and humanitarian assistance in East Africa’s drylands

Rethinking vulnerability and humanitarian assistance in East Africa’s drylands

by Jameel Observatory | Jan 2, 2026 | Anticipatory Action, CRDD, Drought, Drylands, Eastern Africa, Ethiopia, Evidence, Horn of Africa, ILRI, Kenya, Report, Research, Resilience, Rethinking Early Action, Tufts University, University of Sussex | Disasters special issue, Samuel Derbyshire

Humanitarian agencies should move to approaches grounded in the relations that shape life in the drylands

Anticipatory action and pastoralism in Africa: Challenges and opportunities

Anticipatory action and pastoralism in Africa: Challenges and opportunities

by Jameel Observatory | Dec 22, 2025 | Africa, Anticipatory Action, Drought, Drylands, Early Action, Early Warning, Eastern Africa, Evidence, Horn of Africa, ICPALD, ILRI, Pastoralism, Report, Research, Rethinking Early Action, University of Edinburgh | Alan Duncan, Disasters special issue, George Tsitati, Guyo Malicha Roba, John Mutua, Nathan Jensen, Puff Mukwaya, Samuel Derbyshire, Sirimon Thomas, Susan Njambi-Szlapka, Tahira Mohamed

Sam Derbyshire introduces an article that unpacks ‘anticipatory action’ for pastoralist communities

The drylands of tomorrow: Pathways to prosperity, peace and resilience

The drylands of tomorrow: Pathways to prosperity, peace and resilience

by Jameel Observatory | Dec 15, 2025 | Africa, CHC, Drylands, Evidence, ILRI, Pastoralism, Report, Research, Resilience, Rethinking Early Action, SPARC | Samuel Derbyshire

Sam Derbyshire introduces a synthesis of SPARC learnings on pastoralism and agriculture in the drylands

Anticipatory drought and climate risk product development workshop

Anticipatory drought and climate risk product development workshop

by Jameel Observatory | Dec 5, 2025 | Anticipatory Action, Data, Drought, Drylands, Early Action, Early Warning, Earth Observation, Eastern Africa, Evidence, Forecasting Data, Forecasts, Horn of Africa, ILRI, Kenya, Pastoralism, Projects, Report, Research, University of Milan | ngombe, research accelerator projects

An expert group met to accelerate co-learning and co-development of drought risk products and solutions for East Africa.

Overcoming fragmented disaster management arrangements in Kenya

Overcoming fragmented disaster management arrangements in Kenya

by Jameel Observatory | Dec 2, 2025 | Africa, Anticipatory Action, Coordination, Drought, Drylands, Early Action, Eastern Africa, Evidence, Horn of Africa, ILRI, Kenya, Report, Research | Disasters special issue, Tahira Mohamed

Tahira Mohamed examines how institutions and networks shape drought response outcomes in Kenya.

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