KAZNET: Crowdsourcing information for climate resilience in the drylands

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byInternational Livestock Research Institute

Abstract

KAZNET, implemented in the drylands of Kenya and Ethiopia, is a digital innovation for crowdsourcing and disseminating climate information to pastoralists. It monitors shocks and resilience indicators, providing early warnings for drought. By combining digital technology with citizen science and social learning, KAZNET empowers communities to make informed decisions and build climate resilience.

Presenter: Kelvin Mashisia Shikuku – Economist, International Livestock Research Institute, Kenya

Recorded at the LD4D Community Conversation on Digital Innovation for Livestock Development, 1 August 2024.

Citation

Shikuku, K. 2024. KAZNET: Crowdsourcing information for climate resilience in the drylands. Virtual Presentation at LD4D Community Conversation on Digital Innovation for Livestock Development, 1 August 2024. Video. Nairobi, Kenya: ILRI.

Authors

  • Shikuku, Kelvin Mashisia

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