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- [Local Knowledge and Weather Forecasting Practices in Transition - DROP App Fieldwork in Ghana](https://www.safe4allafrica.eu/local-knowledge-and-weather-forecasting-practices-in-transition-drop-app-fieldwork-in-ghana/) - In March 2026, I accompanied the SAFE4ALL project team to Ghana as part of my thesis research, conducted in collaboration with the DROP App. The goal was to better understand how local knowledge practices for weather forecasting have changed in communities in recent years, how the DROP App fits into these practices, and how community dynamics, roles, and decision-making processes may have shifted.
- [When Climate Change Becomes Personal](https://www.safe4allafrica.eu/when-climate-change-becomes-personal/) - Climate change is often explained through data, maps, scenarios, and reports. These are important, especially for SAFE4ALL, which aims to make climate information more useful for communities, practitioners, and decision-makers. But climate change is not only something we see in charts. It is also something people experience in their fields, homes, markets, journeys, and daily decisions.
- [SAFE4ALL in Nairobi: Moving Beyond the Halfway Point from Project Progress to Practical Impact](https://www.safe4allafrica.eu/safe4all-in-nairobi-moving-beyond-the-halfway-point-from-project-progress-to-practical-impact-2/) - With SAFE4ALL now well past its halfway point, the General Assembly and Technical Days in Nairobi came at the right moment to reflect on what the project has achieved so far and where it is heading next. Held from 24 to 27 March 2026 at the Institute for Meteorological Training and Research of the Kenya Meteorological Department, the meetings brought together project partners, meteorological services, and a wider group of stakeholders for four days of discussion, exchange, and practical work.
- [SAFE4ALL at IRAD 2026: From dialogue to practical climate services in Ghana](https://www.safe4allafrica.eu/safe4all-at-irad-2026-from-dialogue-to-practical-climate-services-in-ghana/) - From 25 to 28 February 2026, SAFE4ALL took part in the IRAD 2026 International Conference at the University for Development Studies, Nyankpala Campus, organized by the West African Centre for Water, Irrigation and Sustainable Agriculture (WACWISA). Through a panel discussion, community visits, and a one-day Living Lab workshop, the project contributed to discussions on climate resilience, food security, and inclusive climate services in Ghana.
- [Seeing the Storm Before It Strikes](https://www.safe4allafrica.eu/seeing-the-storm-before-it-strikes/) - Seeing the Storm Before It Strikes March 5, 2026 Thunderstorms can develop quickly and intensify within minutes. In many parts of Africa, they bring strong winds, heavy rainfall, hail, and flash floods that affect communities, agriculture, and infrastructure. Farmers may lose crops in a single afternoon. Roads can become impassable. Power lines and buildings may
- [How eWaterCycle Helps Assess the Impact of Climate Change](https://www.safe4allafrica.eu/how-ewatercycle-helps-assess-the-impact-of-climate-change/) - How eWaterCycle Helps Assess the Impact of Climate Change February 8, 2026 Water is everywhere in our lives – in farming, drinking water, energy production, and ecosystem health. But surprisingly, many key parts of the water cycle are hard to measure accurately, especially across larger areas. Take rainfall, for example: even within a small distance,
- [Migrants’ Role in Food and Climate Systems Across Ghana, Kenya, and Zimbabwe](https://www.safe4allafrica.eu/migrants-role-in-food-and-climate-systems-across-ghana-kenya-and-zimbabwe/) - Migrants’ Role in Food and Climate Systems Across Ghana, Kenya, and Zimbabwe January 26, 2026 Across Africa, families, farmers, and entire communities are navigating a landscape shaped by climate pressures, growing food insecurity, and changing mobility patterns. These dynamics are deeply interconnected: failed harvests can push people to move in search of work, while shifting
- [SAFE4ALL Gathers in Accra](https://www.safe4allafrica.eu/safe4all-gathers-in-accra/) - SAFE4ALL Gathers in Accra April 3, 2025 In March 2025, the SAFE4ALL consortium came together in Accra for a week of deep reflection, lively collaboration, and forward-thinking action. After months of virtual calls, emails, and shared documents, the Year 2 General Assembly offered something invaluable – the opportunity to connect face-to-face. From the conference room
- [Rice Value Chain in Northern Ghana - A Climate Story](https://www.safe4allafrica.eu/rice-value-chain-in-northern-ghana-a-climate-story/) - Rice Value Chain in Northern Ghana - A Climate Story January 08, 2026 Climate change can often feel distant or abstract, yet its effects shape daily life in very real ways. To make these connections clearer, we use storytelling to show how climate impacts unfold within local communities. Our newest story From Farm to Fork, focuses
- [Understanding Climate Risk Through a Gender Lens](https://www.safe4allafrica.eu/understanding-climate-risk-through-a-gender-lens/) - Understanding Climate Risk Through a Gender Lens January 02, 2026 Climate change, food security, and migration do not affect everyone in the same way. Access to land, education, finance, and formal decision-making often differs by gender, shaping how people experience climate risks and how they can respond to them. Across many food systems, women play
- [Wrapping up the SAFE4ALL Learning Program 2025](https://www.safe4allafrica.eu/wrapping-up-the-safe4all-learning-program-2025-a-journey-of-shared-knowledge-practical-skills-community/) - Wrapping up the SAFE4ALL Learning Program 2025 December 15, 2025 Over the past months, we have had the pleasure of running the very first SAFE4ALL Learning Program – a series of online sessions created to bring together agricultural professionals, researchers, public authorities, innovators, and anyone curious about how climate resilience, digital tools, and inclusive innovation
- [Strengthening Resilience in Northern Ghana](https://www.safe4allafrica.eu/strengthening-resilience-in-northern-ghana/) - Strengthening Resilience in Northern Ghana 28 - 29 October 2025 | WACWISA, University for Development Studies, Nyankpala Campus The SAFE4ALL Living Lab Workshops in Tamale brought together farmers, researchers, policymakers, gender experts, youth representatives, and development practitioners to explore the realities of food security, climate change, gender dynamics, and migration in Northern Ghana. Over two
- [SAFE4ALL at Africa Climate Summit 2](https://www.safe4allafrica.eu/safe4all-at-africa-climate-summit-2/) - SAFE4ALL at Africa Climate Summit 2 October 10, 2025 SAFE4ALL was proud to host a session during the Africa Climate Summit 2, held in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, last month. The session was focused on building climate resilience in Africa’s food systems, which are becoming more vulnerable to unpredictable climate shocks. During this session, we introduced the Triple
- [How the DROPapp Helps Farmers Make Weather-Smart Decisions](https://www.safe4allafrica.eu/how-the-dropapp-helps-farmers-make-weather-smart-decisions/) - How the DROPapp Helps Farmers Make Weather-Smart Decisions June 20, 2025 Every morning when he wakes up, Wageningen University researcher and SAFE4ALL project coordinator Spyros Paparrizos checks his weather apps to decide whether to grab an umbrella or sunglasses before biking to work in the ever-unpredictable Dutch weather. However, for smallholder farmers in places like
- [Shaping the Zimbabwe Living Lab](https://www.safe4allafrica.eu/shaping-the-zimbabwe-living-lab/) - Shaping the Zimbabwe Living Lab May 26, 2025 From May 6 to May 9, the SAFE4ALL team was in Zimbabwe for a series of stakeholder engagement workshops. The aim was to connect with farming communities, government institutions, agricultural extension officers, and other relevant stakeholders who play a vital role in the project. These engagements were
- [Reflections from the SAFE4ALL Zimbabwe Case Study Visit](https://www.safe4allafrica.eu/reflections-from-the-safe4all-zimbabwe-case-study-visit/) - Co-Creating Climate Resilience: Reflections from the SAFE4ALL Zimbabwe Case Study Visit July 09, 2025 In June 2025, the SAFE4ALL project marked an important milestone through a three-day engagement in Zimbabwe, one of our core co-creation case studies. This visit brought together a wide range of stakeholders to collaboratively explore how climate information services can support
- [Beyond the Buzzword: Making Co-Creation Real in Climate Services](https://www.safe4allafrica.eu/beyond-the-buzzword-making-co-creation-real-in-climate-services/) - Beyond the Buzzword: Making Co-Creation Real in Climate Services May 9, 2025 Sometimes, a word becomes so common in our field that it starts to lose its meaning. Citizen science, deep learning, co-creation. These terms get repeated so often that they risk becoming little more than crowd-pleasing buzzwords. But in developing digital tools for smallholder
- [Understanding Hydro-Climatic Impacts on Crops and Hydrology: The LPJmL Model](https://www.safe4allafrica.eu/understanding-hydro-climatic-impacts-on-crops-and-hydrology-the-lpjml-model/) - Understanding Hydro-Climatic Impacts on Crops and Hydrology: The LPJmL Model November 7, 2024 Climate change poses significant challenges to global agriculture and water resources, necessitating advanced tools for assessment and mitigation. Wageningen University & Research (WUR), a leader in agricultural and environmental sciences and the coordinator of the SAFE4ALL project, contributes to the ongoing development
- [Co-developing Foodshed Indicators and Crop-Specific Critical Moments](https://www.safe4allafrica.eu/co-developing-foodshed-indicators-and-crop-specific-critical-moments/) - Co-developing Foodshed Indicators and Crop-Specific Critical Moments May 8, 2025 Bridging Models and Reality For modellers, the real world is often the exception. When developing models, scenarios, and information services, it is easy to overlook faithful representation of physical processes, expert knowledge, and end-user needs.At SAFE4ALL, we believe that capturing these aspects requires ongoing dialogue
- [SAFE4ALL Africa Kenyan Team Showcases Climate Resilience Tools at JKUAT Conference](https://www.safe4allafrica.eu/safe4all-africa-kenyan-team-showcases-climate-resilience-tools-at-jkuat-conference/) - SAFE4ALL Africa Kenyan Team Showcases Climate Resilience Tools at JKUAT Conference March 25, 2025 Harnessing Innovation for Sustainable Development in African Communities The Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT) recently hosted its annual Scientific, Technological, and Industrialization Conference at its Main Campus in Juja, themed “Promoting Research and Innovation for Sustainable Development.” Among the standout
- [Melting Glaciers and Water Security in Africa](https://www.safe4allafrica.eu/melting-glaciers-and-water-security-in-africa/) - Melting Glaciers and Water Security in Africa March 19, 2025 The retreat of glaciers on Mount Kilimanjaro and Mount Kenya is more than just a local issue—it is reshaping climate patterns across Africa. As these ice reserves shrink, they disrupt regional water cycles, leading to unpredictable rainfall, prolonged droughts, and extreme flooding. Farmers who once
- [Uliza-WI Chatbot - A Powerful Platform for the Next Generation of Climate-Smart Agricultural Solutions](https://www.safe4allafrica.eu/uliza-wi-chatbot-a-powerful-platform-for-the-next-generation-of-climate-smart-agricultural-solutions/) - Uliza-WI Chatbot - A Powerful Platform for the Next Generation of Climate-Smart Agricultural Solutions February 27, 2025 In regions vulnerable to climate risks, timely and accurate weather information is crucial for enhancing food security and building climate resilience in local communities. As part of the SAFE4ALL project, Weather Impact introduces the Uliza-WI, an innovative Telegram
- [The Academic and Research Backbone of SAFE4ALL](https://www.safe4allafrica.eu/the-academic-and-research-backbone-of-safe4all/) - The Academic and Research Backbone of SAFE4ALL February 11, 2025 The SAFE4ALL project brings together a diverse consortium of institutions, including academic, governmental, industry, and civil society partners, to develop innovative climate services for resilience. This article introduces the academic and research institutions that play a crucial role in the project consortium. Academic and research
- [SAFE4ALL Needs Assessment Workshop and Survey in Zimbabwe](https://www.safe4allafrica.eu/safe4all-needs-assessment-workshop-and-survey-in-zimbabwe/) - SAFE4ALL Needs Assessment Workshop and Survey in Zimbabwe January 21, 2025 From December 9 to 12, 2024, the SAFE4ALL team, led by Dr. Frank Ohene Annor, visited Zimbabwe to understand better the local climate information challenges and the needs of communities. This initiative included highly interactive needs assessment workshops and surveys aimed at gathering insights
- [African Climate Atlases empower local practitioners for sustainable climate adaptation](https://www.safe4allafrica.eu/african-climate-atlases-empower-local-practitioners-for-sustainable-climate-adaptation/) - African Climate Atlases empower local practitioners for sustainable climate adaptation December 30, 2024 Kenya, Ghana, and Zimbabwe face serious challenges caused by climate change. To address these issues, the SAFE4ALL project collaborates with local partners to create Climate Atlases for these regions. These atlases serve as a one-stop resource for climate information, tailored specifically for
- [Driving Innovation in Climate Services](https://www.safe4allafrica.eu/driving-innovation-in-climate-services/) - Driving Innovation in Climate Services March 21, 2024 From the 13th to the 15th of March, marked a significant milestone as the SAFE4ALL Africa project kicked off with its first General Assembly held at Wageningen University & Research in the Netherlands. This initiative, funded by the Horizon Europe Framework Programme, stands as a beacon of
- [The growing threat to Zimbabwe's food security](https://www.safe4allafrica.eu/the-growing-threat-to-zimbabwes-food-security/) - The growing threat to Zimbabwe's food security May 13, 2024 Zimbabwe’s economy heavily depends on agriculture, which contributes about 30 % to its Gross Domestic Product. The country’s food production, especially among small-scale rainfed farmers who make up 70 – 8 0% of the farming population, is significantly affected by climate change. This article explores
- [Ghana’s Agriculture Navigating Climate Change](https://www.safe4allafrica.eu/ghanas-agriculture-navigating-climate-change/) - Ghana’s Agriculture Navigating Climate Change May 13, 2024 Agriculture forms the backbone of Ghana’s economy, with around 50 % of its GDP relying on this vital sector. However, the majority of Ghanaian farmers—80 %—are engaged in small-scale rainfed farming, where success hinges on their ability to align farming decisions with ever-changing weather conditions.Ghana’s heavy reliance
- [Advancing Progress in Kenya](https://www.safe4allafrica.eu/advancing-progress-in-kenya/) - Advancing Progress in Kenya November 13, 2024 From October 28th to November 4th, 2024, the SAFE4ALL project team visited Kenya, achieving significant milestones that foster progress across various objectives. This week-long visit included a workshop with key stakeholders, a field visit to connect with farmers, and strategic meetings strengthening partnerships within the SAFE4ALL consortium. Each

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