Jemimah Wakini

Meteorologist - bridging the gap between climate scientists and users through climate information services. Outdoor enthusiast

[Kenya Red Cross @KenyaRedCross]

Today we celebrate the power of humanity and community — giving without expecting in return.

Everything we do comes #FromTheHeart ♥️

#WorldRedCrossDay2023

[ICPAC @IGAD_CPAC]

ℹ️ A joint proposal for building #resilience was also presented to donors and development partners from @KenyaRedCross @USAIDEastAfrica, @ECHO_CESAfrica @SwissEmbassyKE , @UNDPAfrica , @SwedeninKE , @JapaninKenya and @GermanyinKenya 3/3

[Jemimah Wakini @JemWakini]

@KenyaRedCross sharing the #communityperspective impacts and coping strategies on the ongoing #drought. There is need to scale up Humanitarian response in light of a below normal forecast during Mar-Apr-May 2022 season @IFRCAfrica @icpac_igad

[Jemimah Wakini @JemWakini]

Great and inciteful read with a personal touch...

[Corrie @corriemwende]

#COP27, my take from a communications lens.

COP27 was a career pivot-like affair for me, where streaming communication tools to amplify #ClimateDiplomacy, #PolicyCommunication and #PoliticalCommunication was the order of the day.
My recent piece✍️

https://t.co/jetYuAWwql

[Citizen TV Kenya @citizentvkenya]

Esther Muiruri: African countries are excited about the loss & damage discussion at the COP27 conference because there are communities that are beyond the adaptation and mitigation window and they need to be supported to cope with the shocks of drought #DayBreak @serfine_achieng

[Barbara Olwande @BarbaraOlwande]

A visit to Turkana community to learn indigenous methods of weather forecasting.They've the shoe, intestines&ritual methods of forecasting.Forecasters come from a certain clan called "Ngithiger".Not anyone can forecast @icpac_igad @D2E @ActionAid_Kenya

[Barbara Olwande @BarbaraOlwande]

PSP also creates a common platform 4 climate communication which respects,reviews&combines knowledge from communities,Meteorological services &service providers. @icpac_igad @D2E_Project @MeteoKenya @ActionAid_Kenya

[Jully @OumaJully]

Call for posters

[Kenya Red Cross @KenyaRedCross]

"There is an urgency to support adaptation among vulnerable communities to climate change, an urgency to reduce emissions of greenhouse gases, an urgency to deliver on the commitments to finance climate action." Dr @AshaMohammed_

[Kenya Red Cross @KenyaRedCross]

"In what has been dubbed the ‘African COP’, #COP27 comes at a time when action is no longer an option but is a necessity." Dr @AshaMohammed_ states as she opened the Africa and Climate Change Forum - #Roadmap2COP27

[Viola Otieno @VylAnne]

Curtains drawing on the 7th Session of #GPDRR2022 #Bali

Theme #RiskToResilience

Takeaways - #EarlyAction saves lives and livelihoods, #DRRinclusivity #MultiHazards #EarlyWarning systems, governance and financing, #RiskCommunication, multi-sectoral multi-agency #BreakTheSilos

[Viola Otieno @VylAnne]

“Incorporating indigenous knowledge and existing community systems in disaster risk reduction/management is not just the right thing to do it is the best thing to do” Canadian Min. Bill Blair. @JemWakini @icpac_igad @OumaJully

#GPDRR2022 #RiskToResilience #DRR #DRRinclusivity

[Viola Otieno @VylAnne]

The endorsement of the #IGAD Disaster Response Fund (IDRF) by member states is a monumental step for the region towards #DRR & resilience building in the face of complex, compounding and cascading disasters affecting our region

[Jagan Chapagain @jagan_chapagain]

Good meeting with Sarah Charles @USAIDSCharles in Bali.

Early action on early warnings is needed to avert disasters like the current food crisis in Africa.

This must be matched with innovative, climate financing that ensures funding reaches communities that need it most.

[Dr.Ahmed Amdihun @aamdihun]

The 7th Session of the Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction #GPDRR2022 starts today in #Bali. #IGAD has aligned its strategy to the 4 priorities of Sendai & endorsed by ministers from member states 2 weeks ago. We are set & committed to DRR & build resilience to disasters

[Ms Wafubwa @iamPheobe]

#Partnerships for #EWS is necessary for #knowledge, #capacitybuilding & a robust #riskcommunication mechanism. @aamdihun @icpac_igad @OumaJully @IFRCAfrica #GPDRR2022
#partnerships for #EWEA

[Ms Wafubwa @iamPheobe]

#Inclusive #PeopleCentered #EWS needs to be supported by effective #DRR #governance systems.@IFRCAfrica @_Stella_Ngugi_
@mila_evelyn
@Disaster_Law

[Stella Ngugi @_Stella_Ngugi_]

#Day2 #HappeningNow: Africa delegates attending the GPDRR discussing the #AfricaCommonPosition to be adopted at the #GPDRR2022. It’s seeks to bring to the forefront the implementation of the #NairobiDeclaration which laudably highlights the need for strengthening #DRRGovernance

[Jully @OumaJully]

Hazards are on the rise hence the need for urgent action such us impact based forecasting. Discussion in this line is currently on going in #Bali, #GPDRR2022 supported by @UNDRR and @WMO

@UNDRR_Africa @aamdihun @icpac_igad @_AfricanUnion

[Jemimah Wakini @JemWakini]

There is still a disconnect between the early warning and early action. Countries have great early warning systems but not translating to action.
Dedicated financing for #EWEA is key in unlocking the benefit of #anticipatoryaction
@KenyaRedCross @iamPheobe #GPDRR2022 @ifrc