Strengthening climate/weather and hydrological observing, forecasting and water management systems to enhance adaptive capacity of smallholder farmers to droughts and ­foods, Budget: USD 3.6 (SLR 533 million)

Interventions for this output will include providing access to weather/climate related knowledge, such as advice on future seasonal conditions (for agricultural planning) and early warning of storms and flooding for flood and water management including planning of water release from irrigation tanks Participatory co-development of tailored advisories (with FOs, farmers, DAD and ID) will ensure that weather and climate information is incorporated into decision making in agricultural and water management in the three river basins. Satellite-based estimates of rainfall generated through this Output will be used to extend advisories to areas not covered by the ground-monitoring network, hence reducing reliance on the network of rain gauges. Participatory meetings and inter-agency workgroups will utilize feedback from FOs, farmers and VIS water managers to develop advisories for agriculture and water management. Different media (TV, radio and mobile technologies) will be used for dissemination of warnings to reach all parts of society, particularly women. This Output also addresses capacity barriers at the local level to plan for and identify response measures to warnings and advisories.