KAZNET: Crowdsourcing information for climate resilience in the drylands

KAZNET, implemented in the drylands of Kenya and Ethiopia, is a digital innovation for crowdsourcing and disseminating climate information to pastoralists. It monitors shocks and resilience indicators, providing early warnings for drought. By combining digital technology with citizen science and soc...

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Autor principal: Shikuku, Kelvin Mashisia
Formato: Ponencia
Lenguaje:Inglés
Publicado: International Livestock Research Institute 2024
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Acceso en línea:https://hdl.handle.net/10568/151748
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Sumario:KAZNET, implemented in the drylands of Kenya and Ethiopia, is a digital innovation for crowdsourcing and disseminating climate information to pastoralists. It monitors shocks and resilience indicators, providing early warnings for drought. By combining digital technology with citizen science and social learning, KAZNET empowers communities to make informed decisions and build climate resilience. Presenter: Kelvin Mashisia Shikuku – Economist, International Livestock Research Institute, Kenya Recorded at the LD4D Community Conversation on Digital Innovation for Livestock Development, 1 August 2024.