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In recent years, the impact of climate change has become increasingly evident, posing significant challenges to communities worldwide. In the heart of Kenya, Laikipia County finds itself at the forefront of addressing these challenges, recognizing the urgent need for collective action to build resilience, foster sustainable development, and ensure peace. Laikipia County, like many regions across Africa, faces a myriad

Water is essential for all life on our planet. Explore how this precious resource can advance peace and prosperity across the globe. Regardless of species, gender, or nationality, water is a universal necessity that is essential for sustaining life on our planet. Every year World Water Day celebrates the power of water. In 2024, the theme for World Water Day

As we celebrate International Women’s Month, it is important to acknowledge the integral contributions made by women entrepreneurs to society. Through their unwavering determination, they uplift the lives of their families and drive the economic growth of their communities. The female participants of the Vendor Business School (VBS) in Quezon City, Philippines exemplify this trait. The VBS is a program

Two years after devastating floods submerged a third of the country, killing more than 1,700 and impacting 33 million more through the loss of infrastructure, homes, livelihoods, livestock, and crops, Pakistan stands at a crossroads in disaster response. The CGIAR Fragility, Conflict, and Migration (FCM) Initiative, co-led by IWMI, spearheads innovative research to enhance anticipatory action and address vulnerabilities in

Consider this: 30% of refugees and a staggering 70% of those internally displaced by conflict are forced to seek shelter in countries already grappling with fragility or conflict making them the most vulnerable and least prepared to adapt to climate change.    Hazardous climate shocks, such as floods, storms and drought, are bringing on millions of new displacements in these contexts

In June 2023, CGIAR, the world’s largest agricultural innovation network, joined forces with the World Food Programme (WFP) and the Norwegian government under the project titled “Learning Support for a Sub-Saharan Africa Multi-Country Climate Resilience Program for Food Security.” The CGIAR Initiative on Fragility, Conflict, and Migration (FCM) play a central role in delivering these activities, with contributions from the Seed

CGIAR INITIATIVES Fragility, Conflict, and Migration Primary Impact Area Climate adaptation & mitigation Related Impact Areas

IWMI partners with the Anticipation Hub to advance water security in fragile and conflict-affected settings. The world is witnessing unprecedented challenges, from global pandemics to the climate crisis, fostering a setting of heightened fragility, conflict and migration. These issues pose significant threats to global development, peace and the stability of food, land and water systems. The recent impact of El Niño