Stakeholders Trained on Gender-Responsive Climate Information and Services in Nairobi

The IGAD Climate Prediction and Applications Centre (ICPAC) concluded a three-day workshop in Nairobi, aimed at strengthening the capacity of key national stakeholders in producing and communicating gender-responsive climate services.

The workshop, held from October 14 to 16, brought together representatives from various government ministries, state agencies, and organizations, including the Ministries of Environment, Health, Energy, Agriculture, and Water, as well as the National Gender and Equality Commission (NGEC), Kenya Red Cross, and the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA).

The event, held under the framework of the Weather and Climate Information Services for Africa (WISER) project, focused on addressing gender disparities in climate service delivery.

With the growing climate challenges facing Kenya, particularly in agriculture, water, and health, participants were equipped with the skills necessary to integrate gender equality and social inclusion (GESI) across the climate services value chain.

The workshop's objectives included raising awareness on the critical linkages between gender and climate services, addressing gender disparities in access to climate information, and creating a collaborative WISER Kenya GESI network to support continuous integration of GESI considerations in climate advisories.

Participants also explored the disproportionate effects of climate change on women, indigenous groups, and persons with disabilities, and how mainstreaming gender in climate services can help these groups better adapt to climate impacts. Discussions emphasized the need for gender-disaggregated data, stakeholder participation, and tailored climate information for vulnerable groups.

The workshop covered a wide range of topics, from gender concepts in climate services to action planning and monitoring. Participants committed to applying the skills acquired by actively contributing to the WISER Kenya GESI network and supporting ICPAC activities in counties like Garissa and Tana River, which are especially vulnerable to climate change. This effort forms part of the broader goal of improving access to reliable, early warning services and increasing resilience to extreme weather and climate events for all Kenyans.

Participants from government ministries and organizations gathered for the ICPAC workshop on gender-responsive climate information and services, focused on enhancing stakeholder capacity.