October 08, 2023

How can we fight drought in the Horn of Africa?

27 minutes

This week we speak to people in the greater Horn of Africa, experiencing the worst drought in 40 years. It's left 23 million people at risk of starvation and new research has found that it was 100 times more likely to have happened because of climate change.

Presenter Sophie Eastaugh hears about a climate adaptation strategy pioneered by the Maasai people.

Food insecurity, conflict and perishing livestock are just a few elements of an ever-worsening crisis, with proactive planning difficult for governments with limited resources and other immediate problems. So what can be done to fight the worst effects of the ongoing crisis?

Sophie is joined by:

Lanoi Meitiekene, a leader in the Maasai community

Joyce Kimutai, Principal Meteorologist at Kenya Meteorological Department

Yared Abera Deme, Research Analyst with the International Climate Action team, WRI Africa, Ethiopia.

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Presenter: Sophie Eastaugh

Producers: Osman Iqbal and Cesar Vargas

Series Producer: Alex Lewis

Editor: China Collins

Sound Engineer: Tom Brignell

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