OGO Initiative

OGO Initiative youth-led organization aimed to promote sustainable water 💦

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It was fascinating to see how engineering solutions and community practices have evolved over time, and how lessons from the past can inform modern strategies for coping with extreme floods.

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Day 5 - Summer School at ITT, Cologne University of Applied Sciences.

Today we explored how climate extremes intersect with mining and resource over-extraction (i.e., groundwater) - a critical sector that both contributes to and is vulnerable to climate change.

#ClimateAction

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Later, we visited the GYMNICH - KM51 - a water museum, where we learned about the city’s water long history of flood management along the Rhine.

#SummerSchool #Cologne #FloodManagement #CopingWithExtremes

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From mapping water resources to monitoring land degradation & guiding sustainable agriculture, geospatial technology are unlocking new opportunities for informed action.

Let’s bridge science, technology, and indigenous knowledge to shape a sustainable and climate-resilient.
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‼️ Webinar Alert: Harnessing Technology for a Sustainable Future in Somaliland.

Join us for an insightful discussion on how #GIS and #Remote Sensing can transform decision-making, resource management, and climate resilience in Somaliland.

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#GIS #RemoteSensing #OGOInitiative

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Topic: Harnessing GIS & Remote Sensing for Sustainable Development in Somaliland.
Focus: Practical application, local innovations, and capacity building opportunities.

📆Thursday 14, Aug, 2025| 16:30 EAT
🔗 Register here: https://t.co/ANZZYWVNxl

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#SustainableDevelopment

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It’s a smart, sustainable step toward water security and self-reliance in both rural and urban areas.

Let’s turn every rooftop into a reservoir! 🌍

#SustainableLiving

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💧 Did You Know?

Rainwater harvesting isn’t just eco-friendly—it’s economical too! 🌧️🏠

By collecting rainwater, households can meet 50–70% of their water needs and cut water bills by 20–40%.

#RainwaterHarvesting #WaterSecurity #OGOInitiative #ClimateAction #HouseholdSolutions

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Let’s bridge science, technology, and local knowledge to build a more resilient future.

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🚨Webinar Alert: Strengthening Drought Resilience!‼️

Join us for an important conservation on Early Warning Systems (EWS) and their critical role in enhancing drought preparedness and resilience in Somaliland.

#DroughtResilience #EarlyWarningSystems
#Somaliland

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📆 [Saturday, 26, July, 2025; 5:00 P.M EAT]
🔗 [Register here : https://t.co/cSomc9G84c]

Key areas to explore
✅ How EWS can reduce drought impact.
✅ The role of communities in data collection & response.
✅ Building institutional capacity for climate action.