How index-based livestock insurance scaled from a small pilot project in Kenya to a design that underpins drought risk management products and policies across Africa.
University of Edinburgh
Research and convening the focus of Observatory’s third year
The Observatory’s third report covers activities betwen July 2023 and June 2024
Tackling environmental shocks in the drylands
Nathan Jensen introduces the work of the Observatory
Insights from the Field: George Tsitati on community-centric early warning systems
George Tsitati reflects on his research on locally-led anticipatory action
Improving country-level childhood wasting estimates that account for seasonality
Conclusions from the SEASNUT final report on improved child wasting estimates
Education Framework drafted for Dryland Futures Academy
In May, we brought together drylands capacity development providers and users to co-design a Dryland Futures Academy education framework
Early action research and evidence showcase at our 2024 community of practice
Our May 2024 community of practice meeting showcased partner research and evidence building activities
Dryland resilience and early action – next generation research shaping up
Next generation researchers presented their work at our May 2024 community of practice meeting
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