Growing dryland futures in the Horn of Africa: Notes from an informal policy discussion
On 10 April 2025, we and partners explored priority narratives and actions for drylands in the Horn of Africa
Addis Ababa dialogue examines dryland early action and resilience lessons
On 15 and 16 May we convened a drylands early action research and evidence dialogue in Addis Ababa.
Research and evidence the focus of our fifth community of practice meeting in Ethiopia
On 13 and 14 May, research was in the spotlight at our Observatory Community of Practice meeting.
Building resilience in African drylands: A call to action
Opening our dialogue, Namukolo Covic calls for research to enhance resilient food security and save lives
Voices from below: Changing nature of livestock raiding in Turkana and West Pokot
Our second Pastoralism and Drylands Development Seminar featured Dr Daniel Salau Rogei
Designing livestock insurance subsidy programmes in Ethiopia’s drylands
Xandru Cassar introduces the significance of his research on livestock insurance
Historical ecological perspectives on pastoralism in the Horn of Africa
Our first Pastoralism and Drylands Development Seminar featured Professor Gufo Oba
Drought early action for resilient drylands
Our CGIAR Science Week session explored how drought early action contributes to resilient drylands
Harmonizing agricultural extension curricula targeting dryland livestock systems
We joined the ‘AICCRA project to develop the livestock component of an agricultural extension curriculum.
Weather and climate information services for pastoralists
With parthers, we reviewed evidence on weather and climate information services use by pastoralist communities.