Author: International Research Institute for Climate and Society
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Why the COP28 Loss and Damage Decision Is Historic
Never mind the critics: Here’s what went right at COP this year.
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Maprooms Turn ‘Shapeless’ Climate Data Into Powerful Tools of Action
‘Maprooms’ are freely accessible, online analytical and visualization tools to make climate data more usable. Developed at the International Research Institute for Climate and Society, they are now being tailored and scaled to support adaptation in African agriculture.
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Digital Innovation Harnesses Power of Real-time Weather Data
A new tool is helping national meteorological services and regional climate centers across Africa harness real-time weather data for decision-making in agriculture.
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Meet the Next Generation of Africa’s Climate Forecasters
New state-of-the-art forecasting systems are enabling regional and national meteorological agencies to generate timely and decision-relevant climate information for their agricultural sectors.
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Was It a Flash Flood or Not? Categorizing Disaster Types in Historical Records
Researchers develop new methods to assess flash flood risk to support anticipatory humanitarian action.
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Why COP26 Matters
An interview with Mélody Braun, whose work helps farmers and policy makers implement climate adaptation and management strategies.
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To Tackle Food Insecurity, Invest in Digital Climate Services for Agriculture
New recommendations outline a path to maximize impact of investments in digital climate services for small-scale farmers.
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Populations Exposed to Flooding Growing Much Faster Than Thought, Says Study
Human migration and increasing inundations are causing more people to be vulnerable.
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Is Climate Change Putting the Future of Coffee at Risk?
At the African Fairtrade Convention, the International Research Institute for Climate and Society and Fairtrade will raise a red flag in a panel conversation on the intersection of human rights, climate change and coffee.
