Many communities have no knowledge of current climate science about natural disasters. Instead, they rely on indigenous knowledge inherited from their ancestors to reduce risks and survive the effects of these hazards. At the same time, many climate scientists and disaster risk managers consider IK as outdated and at odds with modern-day science. Merging these information sources may improve climate risk management.
Researchers from the IGAD Climate Prediction and Applications Centre (ICPAC), Kenya, are working with the Nganyi clan in Bunyore, western Kenya (known for its powers in predicting rain), to integrate IK into scientific climate forecasts for the local region. These forecasts are then used to enhance the resilience of communities vulnerable to climate change.
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