Urbanist working to improve quality of life and well-being, urban natural capital, inclusive climate action, equity and access to opportunities for all.
When it comes to early action to prevent adverse impacts of flooding, drought and extreme heat, everyone has a role to play. Coordination is key to optimise impact #DARAJA@KDI_Kenya#WeatherMtaani
People in cities are affected differently by weather-related hazards, and take different early actions to prepare for forecasted extreme weather events. Through role play, in today's workshop by @KDI_Kenya and #KMD these effects and early actions are highlighted. #DARAJA
🚨 DARAJA at @UNinIndia@ril_foundation Event: Advancing Early Warning Systems🌍
Resurgence joined global experts in Bhuj to discuss #UKaidDARAJA and Multi-Hazard Impact-based Early Warning Systems (EW4ALL by 2027). Turning community insights into disaster resilience strategies.
🌟 DARAJA Workshop Day 1: Transforming Weather & Climate Services 🌍
🎤 Inspiring talks from EMI, @EthioRedCross, #UKaidWISER.
🗣️ Panels shared insights from 5 East African nations.
🎲 Hands-on innovation with a Climate Game.
Ready to drive more impact on Day 2 🚀
Today marks the official launch of the Dallas Green Infrastructure Plan part of Dallas ASILI project in Embu County, a milestone in local climate action. This community-driven initiative, in collaboration with the Dallas community, @embucountygovt , @CoMOSSAfrica , and @KDI_Kenya
Today’s launch represents a major milestone for the Dallas community and the broader Dallas ASILI project. The event not only celebrates the progress made so far but also signals the start of a new phase of collaborative work to transform Embu County's urban landscape.
The Dallas ASILI project and plan emphasizes the critical role of community involvement in driving sustainable change. Today’s launch event brings together residents, local government officials, and key stakeholders to discuss and shape the future of the Dallas settlement.
The Inception Workshop aims to reintroduce the DARAJA program to our partners and stakeholders, ensuring alignment with our goals and planned activities for this second phase.
DARAJA is an early warning weather & climate information services program designed to enhance access to & use of weather and climate information by frontline communities, including residents of informal settlements, as well as municipal planners and civil contingency officers.
Great discussion happening right now! Stakeholders are diving into urban hazards and the role of Weather & Climate Information Services (WCIS) in tackling these challenges.
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We are excited to announce that the Developing Risk Awareness through Joint Action (DARAJA) Program Phase 2 Inception Workshop is currently underway. This event brings together key partners, stakeholders, & community representatives to kick off the 2nd phase of the DARAJA project
Alfred Omenya: The government is not getting as much money as it would like. We hardly get enough money to spend on development. This issue needs to be addressed in the Finance Bill to understand why so many people are angry with it.
#Morningprime@debarlinea
congrats @PascalMuk1 et al. for your great article w. @UNHABITAT on transformative potential of # in neighbourhood planning “from Kibera to Kalobeyei” in this super open special issue in @JPublicSpace
This morning, 27 HRDs @FoundationGf & @MathareSJustice were unlawfully arrested. Charged with incitement. The arrests occurred after protests by Mathare flood victims facing violent demolitions and forced evictions. They are leading community disaster response #Free27MathareHRDs
#Nairobi: The #RiveNiLife Exhibition is wrapping up in just 1 day! Don't miss your chance to visit and vote for your inspiration river initiative at the @GoDownArts Center, Kilimani. Time: 10 am - 4 pm. All are welcome. #RiveNiLife#PlacemakingWeek