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National Agricultural Extension Systems in ten districts in Tanzania and Malawi are receiving training in the production and use of climate services as part of a WFP-CCAFS joint activity within the GFCS Adaptation Programme in Africa. This document reports on the first training of intermediaries,...


Dorward, P.Tall, ArameKaur, HarneetHansen, James[Training Agricultural Research & Extension Staff to Produce and Communicate Agro-Climatic Information, to Enhance the Resilience and Food Security of Farmers and Pastoralists in Kiteto, Tanzania: Preliminary Findings from the GFCS Adaptation Programme in Africa]Training Agricultural Research & Extension Staff to Produce and Communicate Agro-Climatic Information, to Enhance the Resilience and Food Security of Farmers and Pastoralists in Kiteto, Tanzania: Preliminary Findings from the GFCS Adaptation Programme in Africa

The Asian monsoon plays a major role in the variability of seasonal temperature and precipitation and the sub-seasonal statistics of these and other climate variables.  Due to its considerable impact on the quality and quantity of agricultural output, there is an essential need for greater unders...


Owusu, AishaBonelli, SebastianRobertson, Andrew W.Hansen, James[Development of Monsoonal Asia Climate Risk Analysis Maprooms]Development of Monsoonal Asia Climate Risk Analysis Maprooms

This report summarizes the proceedings of the workshop “Scaling Up Climate Services for Farmers in Africa and South Asia,” held in Saly, Senegal on December 10-12, 2012. The workshop brought together more than 100 experts from 30 countries and roughly 50 institutions to grapple with the challenge...


Tall, ArameJay, A.Hansen, James[Scaling Up Climate Services for Farmers in Africa and South Asia: Workshop Report]Scaling Up Climate Services for Farmers in Africa and South Asia: Workshop Report

A scoping study to assess demand, opportunities and potential for the use of interactive radio to deliver climate services at scale for farmers and pastoralists was conducted by CCAFS in partnership with Farm Radio International in Tanzania, and Farm Radio Trust in Malawi in late 2014. Over 1280 ...


Hampson, Karen J.Chapota, RexEmmanuel, JaphetTall, ArameHuggins-Rao, SheilaLeclair, MarkPerkins, KevinKaur, HarneetHansen, James[Delivering climate services for farmers and pastoralists through interactive radio]Delivering climate services for farmers and pastoralists through interactive radio

This report presents final findings from the baseline data collection exercise conducted for the Global Framework for Climate Services (GFCS) Adaptation Programme in Africa. The GFCS programme seeks to improve climate services for agriculture, food security, heath and disaster risk reduction in T...


Coulibaly, Jeanne Y.Mango, JoashSwamila, MTall, ArameKaur, HarneetHansen, James[Which climate services do farmers and pastoralists need in Malawi?]Which climate services do farmers and pastoralists need in Malawi?

This paper focuses on how interactive radio programming can increase the reach of weather and seasonal climate information and related advisory services. In doing so, they can enhance small-scale farmers’ capacity to make optimal decisions and manage risks based on a better understanding of proba...


Perkins, KevinHuggins-Rao, SheilaHansen, JamesMossel, J. vanWeighton LLynag S[Interactive radio’s promising role in climate information services: Farm Radio International concept paper]Interactive radio’s promising role in climate information services: Farm Radio International concept paper

This report presents final findings from the baseline data collection exercise conducted for Global Framework for Climate Services (GFCS) Adaptation Programme in Africa. The GFCS programme, having a focus on agriculture, food security, heath and disaster risk reduction, is implemented in Tanzania...


Coulibaly, Jeanne Y.Mango, JoashSwamila, MTall, ArameKaur, HarneetHansen, James[What climate services do farmers and pastoralists need in Tanzania?]What climate services do farmers and pastoralists need in Tanzania?

Extreme climate events can undermine agricultural and rural development progress. Even in years when extreme events do not occur, the uncertainty that results from climate-related risk is an impediment to sustainable intensification of agriculture and adoption of climate-smart agricultural produc...


Coffey, KevinHaile, MenghestabHalperin, MeaWamukoya, GeorgeHansen, JamesKinyangi, JamesTesfaye Fantaye, Kindie[Expanding the contribution of early warning to climate-resilient agricultural development in Africa]Expanding the contribution of early warning to climate-resilient agricultural development in Africa

This study was undertaken in Wote division, Makueni district, Eastern province, Kenya, to test the effectiveness of different methods of communicating downscaled seasonal climate forecast information, and to assess its impact on management and productivity of smallholder farms. The communication ...


Rao, K.P.C.Hansen, JamesNjiru EGithungo WNOyoo A[Impacts of seasonal climate communication strategies on farm management and livelihoods in Wote, Kenya]Impacts of seasonal climate communication strategies on farm management and livelihoods in Wote, Kenya

This report reflects the summary of baseline findings in Malawi, under the auspices of the Global Framework for Climate Services (GFCS) Adaptation Programme in Africa. It identifies gaps in climate information access and use at the local level, types of climate services farmers and pastoralists n...


Tall, ArameKaur, HarneetHansen, JamesHalperin, Mea[Malawi Summary of Baseline Studies: Country Report for the GFCS Adaptation Program in Africa]Malawi Summary of Baseline Studies: Country Report for the GFCS Adaptation Program in Africa

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