Agrometeorological forecasting and vulnerability analysis

Agrometeorological forecasting and vulnerability analysis monitors and forecasts available soil moisture, wintering, dangerous weather phenomena and the impact such meteorological variables will have on the expected yield of major crops for different vegetation periods. This data is used to determine market prices, identify populations vulnerable to drought and famine, and assist in response planning networks in the design of emergency programs.

Case Studies

Locusts invade Africa's Sahel Nuakchott, Mauritania | December 3, 2004 Most countries in West Africa’s Sahel region breathed a sigh of relief recently as a black cloud of ravenous desert locusts spared them and migrated north into Morocco and Algeria. But Mauritania was not so lucky. Learn more

Fighting famine in Africa

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