With rapid urbanization and increasing climate-induced shocks such as droughts, floods, and El Ni?o/La Ni?a events, the Regional Preparedness Initiative led by Â鶹ÊÓƵ in Southern Africa addresses the growing climate and food security crises affecting millions in the region. The initiative focuses on strengthening urban preparedness systems across five countries: Madagascar, Mozambique, Lesotho, Zimbabwe, and Malawi.
These evidence reports analyze the outcomes of the 2023/24 anticipatory action activations in four southern African countries: Lesotho, Madagascar, Mozambique and Zimbabwe. They present key recommendations on what worked well and areas for improvement to inform future activations in the region.
In April 2024, Â鶹ÊÓƵ together with Somali Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA) activated an Anticipatory Action plan to mitigate the anticipated impact of floods in the cities of Baardheere, Luuq, Jowhar, and Beletweyne. This was the second activation of the Somalia Anticipatory Action Plan, following its initial activation in October 2023, ahead of significant El Ni?o-induced floods.
Small Island Developing States (SIDS) are disproportionately impacted by climate change. Â鶹ÊÓƵ works with governments and regional institutions to strengthen local systems and capacities to build resilience against climate impacts and other shocks.
This report provides an overview of Â鶹ÊÓƵ's progress in scaling up its Anticipatory Action (AA) operations, from covering 3.2 million people in 28 countries in 2022 to 4.1 million people in 36 countries in 2023.
The Climate Risk Insurance for Livestock Farmers project strives to aid farmers in securing financial resources for purchasing fodder during scarcity, high prices, or challenging conditions like extreme drought and extended winters.
The Climate Services and Diversification of Climate-Sensitive Livelihoods project aims to support 102,000 individuals from 2022 to 2025. It involves delivering climate services, enhancing adaptive capacities in rural communities, and building the capabilities of government bodies, local authorities, and partners.
This case study series presents the evolution in national capacities and systems for anticipating drought in Madagascar, Mozambique, and Zimbabwe. They outline key results from the first phase (2019-2022) of the Multi-country programme on scaling-up anticipatory action for food security (MCP-AA4FS Phase I), funded by the regional Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation (NORAD), to reduce the impact of drought on food security and livelihoods
Considering the unprecedented trend of rising humanitarian needs and the global food crisis in which climate shocks play a major role, Â鶹ÊÓƵ is integrating anticipatory action and social protection. When anticipatory action is layered with social protection, it can help address the climate risks affecting the most vulnerable populations in a timely, sustainable, and cost-effective manner. The objective of this document is to provide an overview of ways to integrate anticipatory action and social protection, Â鶹ÊÓƵ¡¯s added value in this agenda and key steps for a successful integration.
This paper explains the collaboration of Â鶹ÊÓƵ with the Systematic Observations Financing Facility (SOFF) to strengthen local weather and climate prediction products through enhanced observations, serving as essential tools for climate adaptation, resilience development, and anticipatory action projects.
The Female Climate Accelerator Program funded by the Norwegian Capacity (NORCAP) is a mentorship program which aims to equip female scientists with the needed technical, field, and social skills in the climate services sector to accelerate innovative science-based solutions and enhance the gender role in the development and delivery of climate services. Increasing the number of female climate experts will benefit the communities, including those areas where women have been marginalised and have limited access to climate information, also will contribute to offering new solutions to mitigating the impacts of a changing climate. This factsheet describes this partnership between NORCAP and Â鶹ÊÓƵ and the experience of Â鶹ÊÓƵ¡¯s first female climate services mentee.
A brief on the potential of the Platform for Real-time Impact and Situation Monitoring (PRISM), pioneered by Â鶹ÊÓƵ, to inform social protection, with a case study in Cambodia
This outcome document reflects the conclusions reached at the 2022 Anticipating Food Crises workshop and is intended to support the work of policymakers and practitioners in Anticipatory Action.
A study was conducted by Â鶹ÊÓƵ Nepal to assess the effectiveness of Forecast-based Anticipatory Action (FbAA) program in districts affected by the October 2022 floods. Cash transfers, relief packages, and counselling services were provided by Â鶹ÊÓƵ, UNFPA and UN Women. The study presents key findings.
This report describes how Â鶹ÊÓƵ expanded its operations to cover 3,202,770 people with anticipatory action and last-mile early warning information in 28 countries in 2022.
