On 24 November, in a change of format, for this seventh seminar, we are pleased to convene a panel of experts sharing ‘Weather and climate information from the frontlines of change, insights from Wajir’
Wajir County is at the frontline of climate change in the Greater Horn, where government departments, pastoralists, and entrepreneurs are already working together to navigate deep uncertainty. Across sectors, Wajir is pioneering new ways of using weather and climate information (WCIS) to support decisions – from managing rangelands and markets to preparing for drought.
Supported by the SPARC Programme and Mercy Corps and drawing on recent discussions among Wajir stakeholders, this panel discussion will spotlight these experiences, showing how WCIS circulates through complex systems of relationships, and how lessons from Wajir can inform action at the national and regional level.
By grounding the conversation in what is happening on the ground, rather than abstract debate, the discussion will open space to imagine how these pioneering efforts can shape the future of pastoralism and climate action across the Greater Horn.
Panellists include:
• Abdikadir Hussein Alasow, Director – Disaster Management, Wajir County
• Abdi Bashir – Livestock, Wajir County
• Daniel Murimi Wanjuhi, Wajir County Director – Kenya Meteorological Department
• Halima Kahiya, Chief Executive Officer – Wajir community Radio-90.9FM
• Dr Tahira Mohamed, Regional Partnership and Dialogue Lead, Jameel Observatory for Food Security Early Action, ILRI
Join us to exchange ideas, hear new perspectives and engage in friendly debate on the core issues shaping Africa’s drylands.
More information on the seminar series
Convened by the Jameel Observatory for Food Security Early Action, the Dryland Futures Academy and the Rift Valley Institute, the monthly series is hosted by the British Institute in Eastern Africa.
