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Climate Research Must Deliver Real-World Impact – Speakers at WASCAL Dialogue

  The West African Science Service Centre on Climate Change and Adapted Land Use (WASCAL) has called for stronger collaboration among governments, researchers, development partners, the private sector and communities to translate climate commitments into practical actions that improve livelihoods and build resilience across West Africa. Speaking at a World Environment Day celebration and Climate Action Dialogue in Accra, WASCAL Executive Director, Prof. Emmanuel Wendsongre Ramde, said the impacts of climate change are already being felt across the region through floods, droughts, heat stress, ecosystem degradation and threats to agriculture, health and livelihoods. The event, held under the theme “ From Global Commitments to Practical Implementation: Youth, Science and Diplomacy for Climate Action, ” brought together policymakers, diplomats, researchers, development partners, media practitioners, entrepreneurs and youth leaders to discuss pathways for implementing climate solution...

MIGRAWARE App to Revolutionizes Migration Data Collection in Ghana

  The West African Science Service Centre on Climate Change and Adaptation (WASCAL) and its partners are considering the development of a groundbreaking mobile app, MIGRAWARE, to enhance migration data collection in Ghana, providing valuable insights into environmentally influenced migration patterns. The app will utilize cutting-edge technology to collect and analyze data on migration trends, enabling policymakers to make informed decisions. Key features include real-time data collection, geospatial analysis, and sentiment analysis. The app is part of the Rural, Urban, And Cross-Border Migration in West Africa- An Integrated Assessment Framework of Drivers, Processes, and Sustainable Responses (MIGRAWARE) project, funded by the German Ministry of Education which aims to bridge the gap in migration data, supporting evidence-based policy decisions. MIGRAWARE app is a game-changer in migration research; we realized that one of the key gaps that we have or we face on migrati...