Blogs
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December 30, 2024
African Climate Atlases empower local practitioners for sustainable climate adaptation
Kenya, Ghana, and Zimbabwe face serious challenges caused by climate change. To address these issues, the SAFE4ALL project collaborates with local partners to create Climate Atlases for these regions. These atlases serve as a one-stop resource for climate information, tailored specifically for policymakers and agricultural advisors. By providing accessible data, tools, and local knowledge, the Climate Atlases simplify complex science, making it practical and actionable to help practitioners adapt to changing conditions.
November 13, 2024
Advancing Progress in Kenya
From October 28th to November 4th, 2024, the SAFE4ALL project team visited Kenya, achieving significant milestones that foster progress across various objectives. This week-long visit included a workshop with key stakeholders, a field visit to connect with farmers, and strategic meetings strengthening partnerships within the SAFE4ALL consortium. Each activity provided invaluable insights, contributing to the project’s long-term goals of improving climate resilience.
November 7, 2024
Understanding Hydro-Climatic Impacts on Crops and Hydrology: The LPJmL Model
Climate change poses significant challenges to global agriculture and water resources, necessitating advanced tools for assessment and mitigation. Wageningen University & Research (WUR), a leader in agricultural and environmental sciences and the coordinator of the SAFE4ALL project, contributes to the ongoing development and enhancement of the Lund-Potsdam-Jena managed Land (LPJmL) model…
May 13, 2024
Ghana’s Agriculture Navigating Climate Change
Agriculture forms the backbone of Ghana’s economy, with around 50 % of its GDP relying on this vital sector. However, the majority of Ghanaian farmers—80 %—are engaged in small-scale rainfed farming, where success hinges on their ability to align farming decisions with ever-changing
weather conditions…
May 13, 2024
The growing threat to Zimbabwe's food security
Zimbabwe’s economy heavily depends on agriculture, which contributes about 30 % to its Gross Domestic Product. The country’s food production, especially among small-scale rainfed farmers who make up 70 – 8 0% of the farming population, is significantly affected by climate change. This article explores the multifaceted impact of climate change on agriculture in Zimbabwe…
March 21, 2024
Driving Innovation in Climate Services
Last week, from the 13th to the 15th of March, marked a significant milestone as the SAFE4ALL Africa project kicked off with its first General Assembly held at Wageningen University & Research in the Netherlands.
This initiative, funded by the Horizon Europe Framework Programme…