Three Southern African countries now have Event-Based Surveillance (EBS) Guidelines—a critical tool for detecting and responding to emerging health risks. Event-based surveillance systems collect and analyse information from diverse sources, …
The Ariane 6 rocket has launched into space today, carrying with it a brand new satellite to send early warnings for extreme weather events. Following a surge in heatwaves across …
In an important step toward strengthening disaster resilience and early action in Africa, the African Union Commission (AUC), convened the third Steering Committee (SC) and Technical Working Group (TWG) meetings …
With support from the Danish Government through the Danish Support to EW4All project, and leadership from WMO, Uganda and South Sudan have finalized and validated their national roadmaps for strengthening and …
By: Luganda David Nsiyonna Kampala, Uganda – August 16, 2025 – Uganda’s Ministry of Water and Environment, through the Department of Meteorological Services, has released its rainfall outlook for August …
Young people make up the stakeholder group most affected by climate change. Youth inclusion in the NDCs 3.0 process helps strengthen implementation and buy-in. Engaging young people in the development, …
KAMPALA, Uganda – The Uganda Red Cross Society (URCS) is intensifying its efforts to enhance its support for migrants and refugees, as participants entered the second day of the Migration …
In an era where misinformation spreads rapidly, the African Union Media Fellowship (AUMF) is empowering African media professionals with the skills to critically assess and share accurate information. The Fellowship …
GABORONE, BOTSWANA – The African Union Commission, in collaboration with the government of the Republic of Botswana, will convene the inaugural Africa Biodiversity Summit from October 1-5, 2025, in the …
GENEVA – The Climate Risk and Early Warning Systems (CREWS) initiative has announced a significant evolution in its approach to gender, moving towards a gender-responsive framework across its global portfolio. …
