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Richard Muponde
Zimpapers Politics Hub
THE African Union Commission (AUC), in partnership with the Sadc Secretariat and Namibia, will host a landmark gathering of climate and disaster experts in Windhoek.
It will be held from June 23 to 27.
The event will jointly feature the Second Intra-ACP Climate Services and Related Applications (ClimSA) Forum and the First Space for Early Warning in Africa (SEWA) Forum, aiming to enhance climate resilience across the continent.
The high-level forums are set to address the urgent need for reliable climate services and early warning systems as Africa battles increasing climate-related disasters.
“The convergence of ClimSA and SEWA shows Africa’s commitment to developing cutting-edge, space-based solutions to protect lives and livelihoods,” the Sadc secretariat said in a press release.
“It’s about turning data into actionable early warnings.”
Ahead of the forums, the Project Advisory Committee (PAC) and the Continental Project Steering Committee (PSC) will meet from 19 to 20 June to provide strategic guidance for the ClimSA programme, a continental initiative funded under the Intra-ACP EU support framework.
The ClimSA programme, launched to strengthen African capacity in climate monitoring and prediction, has become a critical pillar in disaster risk management, agriculture, water security, and health planning.
The upcoming forums are expected to propose concrete actions for integrating satellite technology into early warning systems across African nations.
Namibia’s Ministry of Environment praised the initiative, saying, “Hosting this forum is a proud moment. We are uniting experts to transform Africa’s response to climate risks.”
