Tahira Mohamed shares insights from a recent conference on social protection and humanitarian assistance in crises
Opinion
Prosopis – parable of plenty for Kenya’s drylands
Samuel Derbyshire likens the spread of Prosopis – a shrub meant to end hunger – to visions of dryland progress in Kenya
Camels, climate, and capital – opportunities for pastoralists
Tahira Mohamed and Roba Jilo argue that camels can provide healthy and sustainable livelihoods in drylands.
Early warning systems save lives but more funding is critical
As floods, droughts and extreme weather increase, Guyo Roba argues that early warning systems must be a priority
Drought warnings save lives, what about livelihoods?
Rahma Hassan and Sam Derbyshire explore when and how anticipatory actions can best meet the needs of pastoralist communities
Investment essential to realise benefits of early warning
Nader Diab of Community Jameel argues that investment is essential to maximise early warning systems
A critical moment for Africa’s Drylands: Building resilient Food Systems
Jameel Observatory partners call for unified responses to future climate shocks facing drylands of Africa
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