Purpose of the Manual These procedures are necessary for WAPCs and CAPC to administer and disburse operational funds, design project proposals, procure and contract contractors and to report to donors on the use of ICAF funds The procedural roles (calling meetings, making decisions, etc.) are outlined in the Committee constitutions. Detailed procedures are provided here This manual contains two parts:…
Kenya is one of the most disaster – prone countries in the Horn of Africa. Disasters affect millions of people each year and therefore undermine the gains. The most common hazards to which Kenya is exposed are drought and flooding. Climate change is expected to exacerbate this situation by altering the intensity and frequency of natural hazards and amplifying their…
The policy and institutional environment in Kenya is supportive of pastoral livestock development in the ASALs. The Constitution of Kenya (2010) has provisions for strengthening livestock production and transforming ASAL economies , while Kenya Vision 2030 recognizes the importance of livestock production in the ASALs to overall national agricultural development. The Constitution of Kenya 2010 introduced devolved government with an…
The Adaptation (ADA) consortium is a core component of the National Drought Management Authority strategy and funded within the Strengthening Resilience and Adaptation to Climate Change in Kenya plus (STARCK+) programme. The aim of the Adaptation Consortium is to pilot climate change adaptation planning approaches to enhance climate resilience in five Arid and Semi-Arid Lands (ASALs) counties (Garissa, Isiolo, Kitui,…
The policy and institutional environment in Kenya is supportive of pastoral livestock development in the ASALs. The Constitution of Kenya (2010) has provisions for strengthening livestock production and transforming ASAL economies, while Kenya Vision 2030 recognizes the importance of livestock production in the ASALs to overall national agricultural development. The Constitution of Kenya 2010 introduced devolved government with an Executive…
The Purpose of the Manual These procedures are necessary for ADA Consortium Members, IIED & Christian Aid, County Agents and Sub-Agents to administer and disburse operational funds, design project proposals, procure and contract contractors and to report to donors on the use of DFID CCF funds. This manual will be used to support in county Climate Change legislation while upholding…
Forward and Acknowledgement Kenya Meteorological Department (KMD) and the Adaptation Consortium conducted a survey to examine the slow mainstreaming of climate information services (CIS) by the intended users, in planning and decision-making. This was despite the fact that KMD has religiously provided information hourly for some sectors, daily, weekly, monthly and seasonally. The results revealed that lack of understanding of…
Executive Summary Easily accessible, timely and decision – relevant scientific information can help society to cope with current climate variability and change and limit the economic and social damage caused by climate – related disasters . Climate Information Services (CIS) can also support society to build resilience to future climate change and take advantage of opportunities provided by favourable climate…