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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.
Drylands summer school explores pastoralist resilience to shocks and uncertainties
In February 2025, East Africa students examine and discuss local constructs of resilience in the drylands
Camels, climate, and capital – opportunities for pastoralists
Tahira Mohamed and Roba Jilo argue that camels can provide healthy and sustainable livelihoods in drylands.
Introducing Jameel Observatory student – Rosie Herrington
Rosie Herrington is a PhD student at the University of Edinburgh’s Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies and the Global Academy of Agriculture and Food Systems
Integrating humanitarian and development aid in the Horn of Africa
Integrating humanitarian and development aid through the lens of drought management in the Horn of Africa.