Programs Donors: FAO
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Customizing the Specialized Expert System for Agro-Meteorological Early Warning (SESAME) for Sri Lanka (2020 -25 5Back up support)
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The project aims for a weather forecast-based agro-advisory system for Sri Lanka, piloted in Mhailluppallama in the dry zone and in Sitaeliya and Bandarawela in the wet zone. Activities include: Data collection and system customization Adaptation of FARM School training modules FARM School training of trainers
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Customizing Specialized Expert System for Agro-meteorological Early Warning for Fiji
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The project contributed to FAO’s objective to strengthen capacity of member countries on good practices in knowledge exchange, information sharing, and gender, in support of rural livelihoods. The project involved customization of RIMES’ Specialized Expert System for Agro-meteorological Early Warning, incorporating climate and crop data, specific to Fiji, and preparation of training modules for admin…
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Support to the generation and use of climate forecasts for climate risk management and food security
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Project Description: The project aims to enhance understanding, relevance, and use of climate information for food security-related planning, disaster preparedness, and mitigation in Cambodia, Lao PDR, and Myanmar Key activities include pre-season monsoon forums, one each in Cambodia and Lao PDR; media trainings in Cambodia, Lao PDR, and Myanmar to enhance reporting of seasonal climate…
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Support for Climate Risk Management and Forecasting in Cambodia, Lao PDR, and Myanmar
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The project aims to enhance the relevance of climate information and forecasts for better-informed decision-making and preparedness to climate hazards and disasters. Key activities include conducting 3 post-season monsoon forums, one each in Cambodia, Lao PDR, and Myanmar; and 3-month intensive training on climate forecasting and risk management for 2 core forecasters from Cambodia
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Linking information and decision-making to improve food security in selected countries of the Greater Mekong Sub-region
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The project aims to establish Monsoon Forums to enhance utility of seasonal climate forecasts, and to identify, through a participatory process, climate change issues affecting agriculture, food security, and livelihoods in Cambodia, Lao PDR, and Myanmar. Key activities include landscaping of institutions and their decision and policy frameworks; identification of opportunities for climate risk management;…