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IRI@AGU: Schedule of Events + Q&As
Four scientists and one PhD student from the International Research Institute for Climate and Society are attending the 2013 American Geophysical Union’s Fall Meeting. Below are links to Q&As with each of the presenters and the schedule of their posters and presentations.
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Farmers in Senegal Use Forecasts to Combat Climate Risks
Recent trainings in Senegal have improved trust between farmers and researchers, leading to increased use of climate forecasts and other information.
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The Sahel Is Getting Wetter, But Will It Last?
New research gives a unifying explanation of the Sahel’s past, present and future climate patterns.
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From Birmingham to Bamako: How Farmers Deal with Drought
A look at the tools and technologies farmers in Mali use to enhance their decision making in the face of droughts and other climate risks.
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Photo Essay: In the Heart of Dryness
Explore the country of Niger in this visual essay while learning about the importance of seasonal forecasting to the Sahel, one of the poorest and most climate-vulnerable regions in the world.

On Saturday, October 17, 2026 from 10am to 4pm, Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory Open House—our biggest, best science fun and discovery event of the year—will take place on our beautiful campus in Palisades, NY. Mark your calendar and join us for this free, family-friendly celebration of science! RSVP Today!
