Transcript Needs for research and systematic observation in Africa

----------------Needs for research and systematic
observation in Africa
Bonn,3 June 2010
----------------Birama DIARRA, Chief Division Research and Development DNM_Mali
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1-Gaps for research and systematic
observation
● Lack of collect data network and insufficiency
of data available
● Insufficiency and high cost of equipment
● Lack of study for intensity and frequency of
extreme events (floods, drought, rainfall etc..)
● Seasonal forecast outputs are only expressed
on percentage
● Lack of local forecast
● Absence of downscaling model
● Insufficiency of experts
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2_ Needs for apply in agricultural climate
variability and change
Taking into account weather information and
climate change in the technological package of
research in order to reduce climate risks on
the production and to increase crops yields:
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Planification of the agricultural activities.
Adapted Crops cycle
Period of onset of the rainy season
Period of end of the rainy season.
Dates for ploughing, seeding
Frequency of dry period in order the rainy season
Period of appearance of crops diseases
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3-Needs research and priority actions (1)
• Strengthen the network to collect scientific appropriate
data
• Building capacity of experts and facilitate to access a
satellite data.
• Improve localisation daily weather forecasts ( District
level, village level etc..).
• Building capacity to elaborate a weekly forecasts.
• Improved the seasonal forecast because the currently
outputs are only expressed in percentage.
• Development downscaling methods to improve climate
change scenarios at country level in Africa.
• Study the intensity and frequency of extreme events
(floods, drought, rainfall etc..).
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Needs research and priority actions (2)
• Facilitate exchanges of experiences.
• Build the capacity of the existing regional research
centers in Africa ( ex ACMAD, Agrhymet,
DRMC,OSSetc..).
• Encourage and promote the training of young scientists.
• Strengthen the linkages with existing research
organizations and institutions
• Intensify the apply of GCOS activities.
• Strengthen the support of finance research on
developing countries.
• Enhance the capacity building of GIS
• Enhance the estimation of agricultural production before
the end of the saison for early warning system
• Enhance the early warning system
• Implement a appropriate communication strategy on
international, regional and national level
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• Taking into account the traditional knowledge.
•Facilitate manufacturing of some equipments in Africa
(like raingauge for farmers in Mali).
5Euro vs 200euro
SIMPLIFIED LOCALLY MANUFACTURED RAINGAGE
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