Support to the generation and use of climate forecasts for climate risk management and food security
Implementation Period:
April 2012 – August 2012
Countries:
Cambodia, Lao PDR, Myanmar
Donor:
FAO Regional Office
Level of Funding:
USD 23,000
Program Area:
Program Area 4: Capacity Building in Early Warning at all Levels
Project Status:
Completed
Project Description:
The project aims to enhance understanding, relevance, and use of climate information for food security-related planning, disaster preparedness, and mitigation in Cambodia, Lao PDR, and Myanmar Key activities include pre-season monsoon forums, one each in Cambodia and Lao PDR; media trainings in Cambodia, Lao PDR, and Myanmar to enhance reporting of seasonal climate forecasts and related information to potential users and the general public; and intensive training on climate forecasting and risk management for 2 climate forecasters from Cambodia
Project Description:
The project aims to enhance understanding, relevance, and use of climate information for food security-related planning, disaster preparedness, and mitigation in Cambodia, Lao PDR, and Myanmar Key activities include pre-season monsoon forums, one each in Cambodia and Lao PDR; media trainings in Cambodia, Lao PDR, and Myanmar to enhance reporting of seasonal climate forecasts and related information to potential users and the general public; and intensive training on climate forecasting and risk management for 2 climate forecasters from Cambodia