On 24 November,  for our seventh seminar, we convened a panel of experts sharing ‘Weather and climate information from the frontlines of change, insights from Wajir’

Wajir County is at the frontline of climate change in the Greater Horn, where government departments, pastoralists, and entrepreneurs are already working together to navigate deep uncertainty. Across sectors, Wajir is pioneering new ways of using weather and climate information (WCIS) to support decisions – from managing rangelands and markets to preparing for drought.

Supported by the SPARC Programme and Mercy Corps and drawing on recent discussions among Wajir stakeholders, this panel discussion spotlighted these experiences, showing how WCIS circulates through complex systems of relationships, and how lessons from Wajir can inform action at national and regional levels.

By grounding the conversation in what is happening on the ground, rather than abstract debate, the discussion imagined how these pioneering efforts can shape the future of pastoralism and climate action across the Greater Horn.

Panellists included:

• Abdikadir Hussein Alasow, Director – Disaster Management, Wajir County
• Abdi Bashir – Livestock, Wajir County
• Daniel Murimi Wanjuhi, Wajir County Director – Kenya Meteorological Department
• Halima Kahiya, Chief Executive Officer – Wajir community Radio-90.9FM
• Dr Tahira Mohamed, Regional Partnership and Dialogue Lead, Jameel Observatory for Food Security Early Action, ILRI

More information on the seminar series

Convened by the Jameel Observatory for Food Security Early Action, the Dryland Futures Academy and the Rift Valley Institute, the monthly series is hosted by the British Institute in Eastern Africa.