AART: Anticipatory Action & Climate Resilience along Transhumance Corridors in Somalia
Challenge
Recurring climate shocks, such as droughts and floods, have severely impacted the livelihoods of pastoral and agro-pastoral communities in Southwest Somalia. Limited access to early warnings, sustainable farming practices, and disaster preparedness has resulted in acute food insecurity and increased vulnerability. The absence of tailored early warning systems and anticipatory action plans further aggravates the situation, leaving communities unprepared to manage risks.
Project Goals
The project aims to strengthen preparedness, enhance early action capabilities, and build climate resilience among pastoral, agro-pastoral, and displaced communities. It includes designing effective EWS, implementing anticipatory action plans, and promoting sustainable agricultural practices that improve food security and social cohesion.
Key Activities
Development of Early Warning Systems (EWS): Implementing systems tailored to the needs of mobile pastoralists and agro-pastoralists for timely risk prediction and management.
Anticipatory Action Plans: Establishing locally-led plans aligned with early warnings to ensure proactive responses to potential climate shocks.
Climate-Smart Agriculture Initiatives: Promoting sustainable farming practices, such as drought-resistant seeds, micro-irrigation, and fodder production, to improve food security.
Community Mobilization and Training: Engaging communities in disaster preparedness, risk management, and climate resilience-building activities.
Social Cohesion Efforts: Fostering cooperation among communities along transhumance corridors to manage resources sustainably and prevent conflicts over scarce resources.
Expected Impact
The project aims to reduce the humanitarian impacts of climate change and build long-term resilience among vulnerable communities in Southwest Somalia. By equipping communities with the tools for anticipatory action and sustainable agriculture, the project will contribute to reduced food insecurity, improved disaster preparedness, and greater social coherence.
More Details
Project Manager: Abdiqani Dirie | Email
Location: Transhumance corridors across Afgoye, Wanlaweyn, Buur-Hakaba, Baidoa, and Wajid districts in Bakool, Lower Shabelle, and Bay regions of Somalia
Start Date - End Date: January 2024 - 2025
Donor(s): Danida (Danish International Development Agency)
Partner(s): CARE Denmark, WVI