Africa Climate Communication Institute

11/06/2017

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New study on market opportunities for commercial cassava, commissioned by Grow Africa with knowledge partner IDH

17/12/2016

Greetings as delve into the festive season. As you relax read about the most powerful El Nino event in living memory. Enjoy and comment. Happy New Year.. https://wattsupwiththat.com/2016/12/15/do-over-the-199798-super-el-nino-via-latest-computer-animation/

05/11/2016

CLIMATE SEASON UPDATE EARLY NOVEMBER
Western, South Western Uganda and some parts of Lake Victoria basin now experiencing wet conditions. The rest of the country is expected to remain generally dry with isolated rain showers. Farmers continue water harvesting, reopening and clearing of drainage channels. Sink water harvesting ponds on slopes , in valley bottoms and wetlands for irrigation water storage to use for vegetable growing in dry months December to February. Control malaria and water borne diseases. *RENOFASA/UNMA (Regional Network of farmers in Africa and South Asia/Uganda National Meteorological Authority)*

06/07/2016

Patrick Luganda addressing an UN conference on Climate Information for Development

06/07/2016

By Patrick Luganda
Super Computers enable scientists observing and studying the atmosphere to make important discoveries and interpretations on vast amounts of data that is collected regarding the performance of various elements in the atmosphere. Through collection of this data the past, present and likely performance of the weather and climate can be predicted. The African Climate Communication Institute in collaboration with the Network of Climate Journalists in the Greater Horn of Africa will deliver to you a series of articles to enable you learn and understand how the super computers help us in various aspects of our lives. The information generated can provide critical planning material for policy makers, companies, defense, farmers, transportation as well as construction and infrastructural development, strategic planning for commodity purchase, storage and sale, health planning, trade and commerce and the economy in general. Learn and understand how the GDP and income per capita can be enhanced using these super computer technologies. Please pass the word around and join in this interesting learning process over the coming several days in July.

06/07/2016

The ozone layer is steadily shrinking say atmospheric experts in a new study released recently. On 16th September when the global community comes together to celebrate International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer we will here that the ozone layer has reduced by 4 million square kilometers. ACCI brings you the details: http://necjogha.org/news/2016-07-06/ozone-hole-has-shrunk-4-million-square-kilometers-2000

US National Centre for Atmospheric Research( NCAR) scientists Doug Kinnison and Michael Mills are co-authors on a new study published in the journal Science. This is an excerpt from a news release by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), a University Corporation for Atmospheric Research (...

06/07/2016

Mr. Strive Masiyiwa, Executive Chairman and Founder of Econet Wireless and Board Chair, Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA). He gives us food for thought as we ponder how to make the agriculture revolution happen within our times. Drawing from his experience as a successful African business leader, and in light of the many challenges facing Africa today, Masiyiwa argues that what the continent needs is a new generation of ‘heroes’ that come with fresh ideas and vision, and are ready to respond to the challenges that could determine the faith of the continent. With the World Bank estimating that the agricultural market potential in Africa will be worth $1 trillion by 2030, he explains why agriculture is a critical field of action for these heroes. In this Opinion Piece, Masiyiwa celebrates heroes of our time as such as Akinwumi Adesina, now President of the African Development Bank, and explains how a new prize seeks to find individuals across Africa that are driving bold initiatives and technical innovations that can be replicated with excellence throughout the continent. Enjoy:
http://necjogha.org/news/2016-07-06/african-heroes-and-superpowers-agriculture-opinion

By Strive Masiyiwa, For most people, the notion of a hero conjures up images of brave individuals risking their lives for others, or “superheroes” from comic books or films, armed with supernatural powers.

04/07/2016

For years the price of food on the local and global markets have been consumer unfriendly. The volatile prices on the world markets have caused economies to be affected drastically. Now food experts at the UN Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO) and OECD leading agricultural organizations have released a report indicating expected stability in food prices during the next 10 years. Read on... http://necjogha.org/news/2016-07-04/high-food-commodity-prices-decade-ending-vigilance-needed-ensure-stability-say-food-

29/06/2016

Read the June, July, August, September forecast details from the UNMA link here.https://www.unma.go.ug/index.php/media-centre/latest-news/45-june-july-and-august-2015-seasonal-weather-forecast

Uganda National Meteorological Authority – UNMA promotes, monitor weather and climate, maintain a climate database, provide regular advisories on the state of weather and climate and provide timely climate and weather information to various stakeholders

29/06/2016

The Climate Forecast for June to September 2016 for Uganda has been released by the Uganda National Meteorological Authority in Kampala. In general dry conditions are expected for most of the Central, South Western, and Eastern parts of the country. The details are contained in the link here: https://www.unma.go.ug/index.php/media-centre/latest-news

Uganda National Meteorological Authority – UNMA promotes, monitor weather and climate, maintain a climate database, provide regular advisories on the state of weather and climate and provide timely climate and weather information to various stakeholders

29/06/2016

Scholarships are available for those of you interested in in advancing your career, Makerere University is inviting applications for Msc. Meteorology with a deadline on June 30th 2016. Kindly apply using the links provided.http://necjogha.org/news/2016-06-29/applications-scholarships-msc-meteorology-makerere-university-uganda

Makerere University Dear All, The WIMEA-ICT project hereby invites applicants for Masters in areas of Computing, Electrical Engineering and Meteorology. Please find attached, a flier with more details about the same or visit http://cis.mak.ac.ug/wimea/index.php/scholarships for more information.

27/06/2016

The down-scaled forecast for Uganda in the period June to September has been released by the Uganda National Meteorological authority. Full details will be made available shortly.