In Nigeria, a Template for Solar-Powered Minigrids EmergesJuly 24, 2018Chris WarrenBlog PostOn a humid November day in the small Nigerian village of Gbamu Gbamu (pronounced bomb-ou bomb-ou), Akinola Oduola clambers down a wooden ladder...Read moreKeywords: clean energy, mitigation, private-sector engagement, ruralGeography: Africa
Managing for Climate RiskJuly 20, 2018Hailey KeuckBlog PostA changing and more variable climate —threatens to undermine development interventions or investments to improve the lives and livelihoods of...Read moreKeywords: adaptation, Climate Risk Management, climate screening, development donorsGeography: Global
A Stocktaking of Climate Risk Management at USAIDJuly 19, 2018Rebecca NicodemusAnna McGinnBlog PostUSAID recently found that, in fiscal year 2017, 95 percent of new programming—in terms of budget—was assessed for climate risks, a high level of...Read moreKeywords: Climate Risk Management, resilience, WASHGeography: Global
Examining Climate Information Services from Production to UptakeJuly 19, 2018Learning Agenda on Climate Services in sub-Saharan AfricaBlog PostAcross the climate information services (CIS) sector, a number of topics are emerging at the forefront for new research and learning. These include...Read moreKeywords: adaptation, agriculture, development donors, partnership, private-sector engagement, weather & climate servicesGeography: Africa, Global
Haiti Water and Sanitation Programs Prepare for Climate EventsJuly 11, 2018Christine ChumblerBlog PostMore than many countries, Haiti has felt the effects of a shifting climate. The Caribbean nation has been hit by a series of hurricanes in recent...Read moreKeywords: adaptation, climate change integration, Climate Risk Management, WASH, waterGeography: Latin America & Caribbean
Climate Information Services Research Initiative Presents Climate Services Learning Agenda at Conference July 10, 2018Helen RoskoCathy VaughanBlog PostSmallholder farmers in sub-Saharan Africa are responsible for managing 80 percent of the region’s farmland and contributing up to 90 percent of its...Read moreKeywords: adaptation, agriculture, development donors, evaluation, Monitoring & Evaluation, weather & climate servicesGeography: Africa
Call for Abstracts - How Can Global Change Research Inform National Security Decision-Making?July 3, 2018AnnouncementsThe American Geophysical Union Fall meeting , December 10-14, in Washington DC has invited abstracts for a session that will examine how global...Read moreKeywords: adaptation, food security, health, Monitoring & Evaluation, Training, waterGeography: Global