In the Sudan the prices of the main staples, sorghum, millet and wheat increased significantly at the end of 2017, mainly driven by a sharp depreciation of the local currency and the Govenrnment's decision to remove the subsidies on wheat [...]

The joint Microlinks and Agrilinks webinar explores how investing in resilience will result in reduced humanitarian assistance needs and avoided losses, comparing a range of investment and response scenarios in Kenya, Ethiopia, and Somalia.  When: Thursday 25 January 2018, 09:30 AM - 11:00 AM Time [...]

Thursday 18 January 2018 FAO Headquarters, German Room C-269 Introduction The importance of energy access for affected populations in the context of acute emergencies and protracted crises cannot be overstated. Nearly 60 million people are currently displaced due to violence and conflict, and [...]

This course is for professionals and students who seek more in-depth learning and skills development in applying ecosystem-based tools for disaster risk reduction (Eco-DRR) and adaptation (EbA). The Expert Track consists of 15 units of 60 minutes each with video- [...]

Research and  webinar lead by Tufts University's Feinstein International Center and sponsored by USAID Center for Resilience. Date: Wednesday 10 January 2018 Time: 9.00-10.00 EST (UTC/GMT -5) Another ongoing and severe drought in East Africa has reopened debates on the viability of pastoralism, alternative [...]