Call for expert consultancy: Intersectional dimension of gender-sensitive drought management in East Africa

A cross section of SGCI members at the 2025 all partners meeting.

The International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA) and the Lake Victoria Basin Commission (LVBC) invite qualified experts to contribute to a scoping study and assessment report on “The intersectional dimension of gender-sensitive drought management in East Africa.” The consultancy will provide technical input for the research-for-development study project, Enhancing Resilience to Extreme Drought Events…

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Harnessing traditional materials for climate-smart development in Ghana

Researchers observing the blocking making process in the machine. Credit: Prof Callistus Tengan

In Ghana, communities are rediscovering the potential of traditional building materials to drive sustainability and climate resilience. A research team led by Callistus Tengan, professor of construction management at Bolgatanga Technical University, is advancing this mission by integrating eco-friendly materials, renewable energy, and smart technologies into construction. The project, funded by Science Granting Council Initiatives…

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