Network of Climate Journalists of Greater Horn of Africa (#NECJOGHA)

Across Eastern Africa, countries like Uganda are implementing #AnticipatoryAction to build resilience to climate change. The recent Regional Technical Working Group on Anticipatory Action in Kenya brought together key players to strengthen these efforts. #ClimateActionAfrica #EastAfrica #Resilience #Kenya #Uganda #UKaidWISER ICPAC

At the heart of Uganda's Anticipatory Action (AA) initiative is the Department of Meteorology (DoM). Abubakar Kalema, Principal Meteorologist at the DoM, emphasized the department's crucial role in providing accurate and timely weather forecasts. "By generating early warnings, from six-hourly forecasts to seasonal outlooks, we empower communities to take action and mitigate the impact of climate change," Kalema stated in a recent interview. #AnticipatoryAction Anticipatory Action by Welthungerhilfe (WHH) Anticipation Hub ICPAC

🌀🌀Tropical Cyclone Chido, though now weakened, has left a devastating impact on communities in Southern Africa, particularly in Mozambique and Malawi. The storm, which made landfall in #Mozambique on December 15th, brought with it destructive winds and heavy rainfall, causing widespread damage and leaving millions at risk. Mozambique In northern Mozambique, the #cyclone has caused significant damage to infrastructure, impacting over 2 million people. Homes have been destroyed, roads rendered impassable, and communication lines cut off. The Red Cross in Mozambique is working tirelessly to provide emergency relief, including shelter, food, and medical assistance to those affected. The situation remains critical, with many communities still cut off and in urgent need of support. Malawi #Malawi has also suffered significantly from the impact of Cyclone Chido. Unprecedented strong winds have ravaged 16 districts, affecting an estimated 8,100 people. Tragically, two lives have been lost and thousands have been displaced, with homes and livelihoods destroyed. The Malawi Red Cross on the ground conducting rapid assessments and providing essential aid to those in need. Regional and International Response: The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (United Nations OCHA for Southern and Eastern Africa has reported that governments and humanitarian partners are actively conducting assessments in the affected areas of both Mozambique and Malawi. The UN and its partners are supporting government efforts in preparedness and assessments, and are mobilizing resources to provide necessary aid. The Need for Support The impact of #CycloneChido is severe, and the needs of affected communities are immense. Access to clean water, food, shelter, and medical care are urgent priorities. As recovery efforts begin, the need for sustained support will be crucial to help communities rebuild their lives and livelihoods. How You Can Help Donations to organizations like the Red Cross in Mozambique and Malawi can provide critical assistance to those affected. Sharing information about the crisis on social media can also help raise awareness and encourage further support. Every contribution, big or small, can make a difference in helping communities recover from this devastating disaster. #TropicalCycloneChido #TropicalCyclone #Chido

📢 Calling all IGAD Journalists! Your Story Can Combat Transboundary Pests! Transboundary pests threaten our food security and livelihoods. ⚠️ The The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) calling on journalists from the IGAD region to investigate and report on this critical issue. 🏆 Prizes and recognition await! ICPAC Learn more and submit your entries by January 31st. https://lnkd.in/dqv9bCYn #ReportingCompetition #TransboundaryPests #IGAD

Greetings from Naivasha, Kenya! We are currently on Day 2 of the Third Quarterly Regional Anticipatory Action Technical Workshop. Our focus has been on developing a comprehensive regional work plan for our 6 sub-working groups. This plan will guide our support for each group as we implement the IGAD regional Roadmap on Anticipatory Action for the Eastern African Region. A key part of our discussions has involved sharing the Anticipatory Action (AA) priorities of each country, which were identified through the 1s regional Eastern Africa Dialogue Plaform (#EADP) 2024. We are also conducting a thorough review of the EADP outcomes. This involves an AA mapping exercise, developing a Theory of Change for the Roadmap, consolidating the 2025/2026 work plan, and formulating a communication plan for the Technical Working Group (TWG). We are excited to share that the (Network of Climate Journalists of Greater Horn of Africa (#NECJOGHA) is one of the co-chair of the Communication and Advocacy working group. #NECJOGHA's expertise will be invaluable in fostering collaborative communication and advocacy efforts on Anticipatory Action across the region. This is part of the WISER Project implemented by IGAD Climate Climate Prediction and Appication Centre (ICPAC ) panters Kenya Red Cross, Met Office, UKID

Rt. Hon. Nabbanja Robinah Prime Minister of Uganda addressed the nation tonight regarding the Bulambuli landslide. The Prime Minister's remarks come after the deadly Bulambuli landslide. Watch 📹

Rt. Hon. Nabbanja Robinah Prime Minister of Uganda addressed the nation tonight regarding the Bulambuli landslide. The Prime Minister's remarks come in the wake of the deadly Bulambuli landslide, which left a trail of destruction and loss of life. Nabbanja emphasized the urgency of the situation, urging citizens living in vulnerable regions to heed government warnings and work hand-in-hand with authorities to implement the necessary safeguards. #LandSlides #Floods #EarlyWarningSystems #EWALL #ElgonRegion Watch 📹

Bulambuli Landslide [Eastern Uganda] Update Two 28th November 2024 Situation Overview 🏡 Houses completely buried: 45 🧑🦽 People injured: 15 👉🏾12 admitted to Buluganya Health Centre III 👉🏾3 referred to Muyembe Health Centre III 😵 Deaths: 15 bodies recovered 👉🏾 6 females, 9 males ( 7 of these are children including 6boys and 1girl) 👉🏾 All from Mamolo and Masugu villages Affected Villages: Masugu, Namachele, Natola, Tagalu, Lula, Buzemulili, Lusolo, Nagugu, Buluganya Parish, Buluganya Sub-county, Bulambuli District Current URCS Interventions 📌 Ongoing search and rescue operations in collaboration with UPDF, UPF, local leaders and community members. 📌 Body management and psychosocial support for bereaved families 📌 Community sensitization and awareness 📌 Provision of basic first aid services 📌 Coordination and preparation of a Rapid Needs Assessment report We extend our heartfelt condolences to the families of the deceased. Additional updates will be shared as more information becomes available. For further information, please contact: John Cliff Wamala Phone: 0700 162537 Email: jwamala@redcrossug.org Photo: Uganda RedCross Society

Exciting News! We’re delighted to announce the release of the 𝗚𝗖𝗔 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲, where Resurgence contributed as co-authors on Chapter 6: 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲, 𝗯𝘆 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲 🌍✨ Chapter 6 showcases incredible global stories of resilience, spotlighting community-led research initiatives making a real impact. Highlights include: 🌦 𝗗𝗔𝗥𝗔𝗝𝗔: Our own service and partnership (through #UKaidWISER) is a transformative early warning climate service launched in Tanzania and Kenya in 2018, now expanding across cities in East Africa, and co-created with local communities to provide life-saving weather information. 🏘 𝗘𝗻𝗸𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗶, 𝗦𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮: The iShack project - solar-powered homes with waste management solutions - showcases how community-led research is driving sustainable change in informal settlements. 🌍 𝗗𝗿𝘆𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲𝘀 𝗔𝗰𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗺𝘆: Launched at COP28, this Jameel Observatory for Food Security Early Action, initiative empowers East African communities by blending Indigenous knowledge with science to tackle climate challenges and promote climate resilience. 💡 The Adaptation Research Alliance'𝘀 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗿𝗼𝗼𝘁𝘀 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗠𝗶𝗰𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘁𝘀: Empowering communities across Africa, Asia, and Latin America to tackle issues like mental health and coastal erosion, fostering collaboration between local leaders, researchers, and governments. 🔧 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗮’𝘀 𝗕𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗳𝗼𝗼𝘁 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗿𝘀: Rural communities in India are embracing solar tech and water management solutions, blending traditional knowledge with modern science for long-term climate resilience. 🌍 𝗠𝘂𝗸𝘂𝗿𝘂, 𝗞𝗲𝗻𝘆𝗮: In Mukuru, community-led research enabled residents to collect their own data and advocate for improved public services. This empowered the community to drive policy changes, inspiring a global model for climate adaptation and demonstrating how grassroots data can influence real-world decisions. The entire publication is a deeply insightful read, offering valuable lessons from local adaptation practices around the world. A special thank you to our co-authors Global Center on Adaptation and The Adaptation Research Alliance for the opportunity to collaborate on this important work 🙏 The future of research is action-oriented, community-driven, and rooted in collaboration. By prioritising community voices and blending traditional knowledge with science, we can create lasting solutions for climate resilience and equity. 👉 Click to download the full publication: https://lnkd.in/g7szy6RJ #GCAStoriesOfResilience #GCASOR #ClimateResilience #CommunityResearch #CommunityEmpowerment Anju Sharma | Kweku Koranteng | Centre for Community Initiatives | Kounkuey Design Initiative |

🆘️ Landslide Alert – Bulambuli District November 28th 2024 [Eastern Uganda] Following heavy rains on November 27th 2024, a landslide struck the villages of Masubu, Nameche Trading Centre, Mamono, Tangalu, Buzemulili, Masoola in Buluganya Sub-county, Bulambuli District. The incident left 40 households completely buried, with others sustaining partial damage. So far, 13 bodies have been recovered by Uganda Red Cross Society (URCS) team, working in collaboration with local authorities and community members. Our team of trained first responders, together with the local leadership, is conducting a Rapid Needs Assessment to inform the next cause of action. Due to heavy rains, many parts of the country are experiencing adverse effects of climate change. As a National Society, we remain vigilant, delivering early warning messages through our community radio networks and providing timely support to those affected. We will share more information as assessment team concludes the excercise. For further information, please contact: John Cliff Wamala Phone: 0700 162537 Email: jwamala@redcrossug.org Video credit: Uganda Red Cross Society