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environments are especially vulnerable such as the Ganges Brahmaputra Meghna delta. Coastal inundation modelling: a developing area but requires up-to-date and high quality elevation data (a big limitation for many SIDS). Gaining accurate elevation data may require working closely with local government

, nearly 2,500 IDP shelters within the study area are exposed to a significant flood hazard. However, due to the lack of weather and climatic data in the study area, the simplified modelling approach gives a “big picture” perspective of the flooding and not a precise flood depths and extents

suitable for agriculture. Current climate conditions in the region allow for a large variety of crops, including C3 and C4 cereals, legumes and root crops (Leff et al. 2004, Lelieveld et al. 2012). Wheat is among the ‘big 3’ cereal crops, with over 600 Mt harvested annually in the world (Shewry et

for all things digital.  Working closely with Internal Communications, in the last year, the number of accessibility concerns identified in news stories has reduced by 51% and we have seen a big change in how hyperlinks are used in news stories. Accessibility testing has resulted in 98% of news pages

platform in advance. The Programme Performance Reviews will bring projects together, to provide a platform for projects to learn from each other and work together towards the bigger picture of WISER Africa, rather than as discrete projects. The Programme Performance Reviews will also help projects

community that excites or inspires you? Despite their vulnerability I’m inspired that women make a significant contribution to family care, support and community leadership. For instance women play a big role in protecting household belongings from damage during bad weather. How do you feel about being

stories has reduced by 51% and we have seen a big change in how hyperlinks are used in news stories. Accessibility testing has resulted in 98% of news pages tested having sufficient colour contrast and 93% of pages tested having images with alternative text descriptions. We still have much work to do

used traditional indicators of weather conditions include the following: � � � � � � � A big white cloud with black edges indicates that strong gusts of wind may come suddenly from any direction. This phenomenon is known in Luo as “Kus.” It brings good fishing conditions, but is notorious for causing

which often pierce it. Pictured with C L 9 C 9. Cloud types for obser vers 37 Other clouds Big fires may produce dark clouds similar to large cumulus. Combustion products may be carried by the wind to great distances and occasionally cause a blue appearance of the sun or moon. Real cumulus may also

. For instance, an early or late onset of rainfall may drastically reduce crop yields if the agricultural practices are not adapted to accommodate it. However, predicting the rainfall-onset date (ROD) in West Africa, particularly in the Sahel, remains a big challenge because of its great variability