Approximately 83 percent of the total area of Kenya is classified as arid and semi-arid land (ASAL) with most agricultural and pastoralist activities depending on rain in order to be sustainable. This makes the country vulnerable to extreme droughts. Climate [...]

Agriculture is the mainstay of the Kenyan economy, contributing to approximately 26 percent of the annual Gross Domestic Product (GDP). Pastoralist and agricultural activities are dependent on rain for sustainability. Erratic rainfall has led to significant reduction in crop and [...]

This webinar was organised with support from the European Union. 13 June 2017 – 14.30 - 16.00 CEST Speakers: Yannick De Mol, Project Officer (Dimitra), FAO Andrea Sanchez Enciso, Gender, women's leadership and participatory communication specialist, FAO Moderator: Etienne Juvanon Du Vachat, Resilience Expert, FAO Strengthening the resilience [...]

This webinar was organised with support from the European Union. Disaster risk reduction and management in agriculture webinar series: Assessing risks and impacts from extreme events/natural hazards on the agriculture sector 30 May 2017 – 15.00 - 16.30 CEST Share your feedback on the event Speakers: Oscar [...]

This webinar was organised with support from the European Union. Disaster risk reduction and management in agriculture webinar series: Governing and managing disaster risk in the agriculture sector 16 May 2017 – 10.30 - 12.00 CEST Share your feedback on the event Speakers: Sophie Baranes, Coordinator of the [...]