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<STRONG>Special Event -</STRONG> IRI workshop on the Role of Climate Science for Index Insurance <STRONG>Special Event -</STRONG> IRI workshop on the Role of Climate Science for Index Insurance
Agriculture Climate Economics & Livelihoods Climate and Society Education and Outreach, Global Entry
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 8/28/08 2:52 PM Send Document Link
A water pump for the people. <EM>(Christian Science Monitor)</EM> A water pump for the people. <EM>(Christian Science Monitor)</EM>
Agriculture Health Water Resources Economics & Livelihoods Climate and Society, Africa Asia Entry
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 8/12/08 12:01 PM Send Document Link
Adaptation 101: How climate change hurts poor communities--and how we can help <EM>(Oxfam America)</EM> Adaptation 101: How climate change hurts poor communities--and how we can help <EM>(Oxfam America)</EM>
Climate Climate and Society, Entry
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 8/12/08 12:01 PM Send Document Link
An NGO Perspective on Microfinance <EM>(Swiss Re Academy Alumni Magazine)</EM> An NGO Perspective on Microfinance <EM>(Swiss Re Academy Alumni Magazine)</EM>
Economics & Livelihoods Education and Outreach, Africa Asia Latin America and Carribean Entry
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 8/12/08 12:01 PM Send Document Link
Application of remote-sensing technologies for monitoring human health in <EM>The Full Picture</EM>. P. Ceccato, M. Bell, T. Dinku and S. Connor (Book chapter, page 184) Application of remote-sensing technologies for monitoring human health in <EM>The Full Picture</EM>. P. Ceccato, M. Bell, T. Dinku and S. Connor (Book chapter, page 184)
Health Climate Environmental Monitoring , Africa Global Entry
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 8/12/08 12:34 PM Send Document Link
Assessing Predictability of Cotton Yields in the Southeastern United States Based on Regional Atmospheric Circulation and Surface Temperatures <EM>(Journal of Applied Meteorology and Climatology) </EM> Assessing Predictability of Cotton Yields in the Southeastern United States Based on Regional Atmospheric Circulation and Surface Temperatures <EM>(Journal of Applied Meteorology and Climatology) </EM>
Agriculture Climate Economics & Livelihoods Forecasts Climate and Society, North America Entry
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 8/12/08 12:03 PM Send Document Link
COP14 side event webcast on climate insurance <EM>(COP 14 Webcast)</EM> COP14 side event webcast on climate insurance <EM>(COP 14 Webcast)</EM>
Agriculture Climate Economics & Livelihoods Forecasts Climate and Society Education and Outreach, Af...
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 12/9/08 2:38 PM Send Document Link
Climate Risk Management for Adaptation to Climate Change: From Knowledge to Action <EM>(World Bank)</EM> Climate Risk Management for Adaptation to Climate Change: From Knowledge to Action <EM>(World Bank)</EM>
Agriculture Climate Climate and Society Education and Outreach, Latin America and Carribean Global E...
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 12/16/08 10:45 AM Send Document Link
Climate informed flood frequency analysis and prediction in Montana using hierarchical Bayesian modeling. <EM>(Geophysical Research Letters) </EM> Climate informed flood frequency analysis and prediction in Montana using hierarchical Bayesian modeling. <EM>(Geophysical Research Letters) </EM>
Health Climate Environmental Monitoring Forecasts Climate and Society, North America Entry
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 8/12/08 12:04 PM Send Document Link
Current IRI forecasts show very little chance of a La Nina or El Nino event occurring in the next four months Current IRI forecasts show very little chance of a La Nina or El Nino event occurring in the next four months
Environmental Monitoring Forecasts Climate and Society Education and Outreach, Global Entry
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 11/24/08 11:29 AM Send Document Link
Djibouti: Pastoralists' way of life at risk <EM>(East Africa Forum)</EM> Djibouti: Pastoralists' way of life at risk <EM>(East Africa Forum)</EM>
Agriculture Health Water Resources Climate, Africa Entry
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 11/17/08 11:30 AM Send Document Link
Early signals favour normal N-E monsoon <EM>(The Hindu Business Line)</EM> Early signals favour normal N-E monsoon <EM>(The Hindu Business Line)</EM>
Economics & Livelihoods Climate and Society, Asia Entry
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 9/4/08 10:58 AM Send Document Link
Economic Value of Seasonal Climate Forecasts for Agriculture: Review of Ex-Ante Assessments and Recommendations for Future Research<EM>(American Meteorological Society Journals)</EM> Economic Value of Seasonal Climate Forecasts for Agriculture: Review of Ex-Ante Assessments and Recommendations for Future Research<EM>(American Meteorological Society Journals)</EM>
Agriculture Climate Economics & Livelihoods Environmental Monitoring Forecasts Climate and Society,...
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Effect of reactive vaccination on meningitis epidemics in Southern Ethiopia. <EM>(Journal of Infection)</EM> Effect of reactive vaccination on meningitis epidemics in Southern Ethiopia. <EM>(Journal of Infection)</EM>
Health Climate, Africa Entry
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 8/12/08 12:30 PM Send Document Link
Ethiopia's Anti Malaria Association and IRI hosted a one-day workshop on the influence of climate in the health sector. (UNEP newsletter, page 9) Ethiopia's Anti Malaria Association and IRI hosted a one-day workshop on the influence of climate in the health sector. (UNEP newsletter, page 9)
Health About the IRI, Africa Entry
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 8/12/08 12:37 PM Send Document Link
Expertos recomiendan a los agricultores adecuar cultivos ante el cambio climático Expertos recomiendan a los agricultores adecuar cultivos ante el cambio climático
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 12/18/08 10:33 AM Send Document Link
Forecasting the impacts of climate variability: lessons from the rainfed corn market in Ceara, Brazil. <EM>(Environment and Development Economics) </EM> Forecasting the impacts of climate variability: lessons from the rainfed corn market in Ceara, Brazil. <EM>(Environment and Development Economics) </EM>
Agriculture Water Resources Climate Economics & Livelihoods Forecasts Climate and Society, Latin Ame...
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 8/12/08 12:02 PM Send Document Link
Former oil salesman teaches virtues of green energy <EM>(27east.com)</EM> Former oil salesman teaches virtues of green energy <EM>(27east.com)</EM>
Agriculture Climate Economics & Livelihoods Forecasts Climate and Society Education and Outreach, Af...
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 12/9/08 4:55 PM Send Document Link
Getting ahead of the curve in fighting disease.(Google.org blog) Getting ahead of the curve in fighting disease.(Google.org blog)
Health Climate Environmental Monitoring Forecasts Education and Outreach, Asia Latin America and Ca...
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 8/12/08 12:04 PM Send Document Link
Google grant to researchers aims at climate-connected disease <EM>(Biologynews.net)</EM> Google grant to researchers aims at climate-connected disease <EM>(Biologynews.net)</EM>
Agriculture Health Water Resources Climate Economics & Livelihoods Environmental Monitoring Forecas...
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 10/24/08 10:56 AM Send Document Link
Google.org to Help Scientists Forecast Disease Outbreaks <EM>(allAfrica.com)</EM> Google.org to Help Scientists Forecast Disease Outbreaks <EM>(allAfrica.com)</EM>
Health Climate Forecasts, Africa Entry
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 11/11/08 11:11 AM Send Document Link
Health damage from climate change has already started. (Reuters) Health damage from climate change has already started. (Reuters)
Health, Africa Entry
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 8/12/08 12:04 PM Send Document Link
IFRC's World Disasters Report 2007 features IRI drought and famines work <EM>(p. 175)</EM> IFRC's World Disasters Report 2007 features IRI drought and famines work <EM>(p. 175)</EM>
Agriculture Health Water Resources Climate Economics & Livelihoods Climate and Society, Global Entry
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 10/10/08 10:11 AM Send Document Link
IRI Seminar Presentation: Ex Ante Impact Evaluation <EM>(Stanely Wood)</EM> IRI Seminar Presentation: Ex Ante Impact Evaluation <EM>(Stanely Wood)</EM>
Agriculture Economics & Livelihoods, Africa Asia Latin America and Carribean Global Entry
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 11/17/08 10:00 AM Send Document Link
IRI forecasts a continuation of moderate-to-strong La Nina conditions IRI forecasts a continuation of moderate-to-strong La Nina conditions
Climate Forecasts, Africa Asia Latin America and Carribean North America Global Entry
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 8/12/08 12:25 PM Send Document Link
IRI forecasts a continuation of moderate-to-strong La Nina conditions through March or April, most likely returning to neutral conditions by end of June. IRI forecasts a continuation of moderate-to-strong La Nina conditions through March or April, most likely returning to neutral conditions by end of June.
Climate Forecasts, Africa Asia Latin America and Carribean North America Global Entry
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 8/12/08 12:18 PM Send Document Link
IRI forecasts a weakening of La Nina conditions by the summer of 2008. IRI forecasts a weakening of La Nina conditions by the summer of 2008.
Climate, Africa Asia Latin America and Carribean North America Global Entry
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 8/12/08 12:26 PM Send Document Link
IRI forecasts heavy rains to fall in the coming days on Myanmar's Irrawaddy delta, the area hardest hit by Cyclone Nargis. IRI forecasts heavy rains to fall in the coming days on Myanmar's Irrawaddy delta, the area hardest hit by Cyclone Nargis.
Health Climate Environmental Monitoring Forecasts Data Library, Asia Entry
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 8/12/08 12:05 PM Send Document Link
IRI is pleased to host Summer Institute 2008 on Climate Information for Public Health (June 2-14) IRI is pleased to host Summer Institute 2008 on Climate Information for Public Health (June 2-14)
Health Climate Education and Outreach About the IRI, Africa Entry
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 8/12/08 12:34 PM Send Document Link
IRI organizes workshop in Kupang, Indonesia to discuss use of forecasts for food-security planning in the province of Nusa Tenggara Timur. <EM>(Timor Express, in Indonesian)</EM> IRI organizes workshop in Kupang, Indonesia to discuss use of forecasts for food-security planning in the province of Nusa Tenggara Timur. <EM>(Timor Express, in Indonesian)</EM>
Health Economics & Livelihoods, Asia Entry
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 10/10/08 10:05 AM Send Document Link
IRI's Shiv Someshwar speaks at the World Bank Partnership Forum about the challenge of scaling up adaptation efforts. IRI's Shiv Someshwar speaks at the World Bank Partnership Forum about the challenge of scaling up adaptation efforts.
Health Economics & Livelihoods Climate and Society Education and Outreach, Global Entry
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 10/14/08 11:36 AM Send Document Link
IRI's seasonal precipitation forecasts behind the IFRC's latest emergency appeal for flood preparedness in West and Central Africa. IRI's seasonal precipitation forecasts behind the IFRC's latest emergency appeal for flood preparedness in West and Central Africa.
Agriculture Health Climate Environmental Monitoring Forecasts Climate and Society, Africa Entry
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 8/12/08 12:06 PM Send Document Link
IRI, CARE Indonesia and Bogor Agriculture University host meeting to discuss how climate information and incentive mechanisms can help manage fire risks in the peatland areas of Central Kalimantan, Indonesia. IRI, CARE Indonesia and Bogor Agriculture University host meeting to discuss how climate information and incentive mechanisms can help manage fire risks in the peatland areas of Central Kalimantan, Indonesia.
Agriculture Economics & Livelihoods Environmental Monitoring Data Library, Asia Entry
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 8/12/08 12:02 PM Send Document Link
IRI-mentored doctoral student wins IIASA award for work on index-based climate insurance IRI-mentored doctoral student wins IIASA award for work on index-based climate insurance
Agriculture Economics & Livelihoods, Asia Entry
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 8/12/08 12:18 PM Send Document Link
Impact Evaluations of Social Programs: An Overview <EM>(by Dan Levy)</EM> Impact Evaluations of Social Programs: An Overview <EM>(by Dan Levy)</EM>
Agriculture Economics & Livelihoods Climate and Society Education and Outreach, Global Entry
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 10/1/08 3:48 PM Send Document Link
Innovations in climate risk management: protecting and building rural livelihoods in a variable and changing climate. <EM>(Journal of Semi-Arid Tropical Agricultural Research)</EM> Innovations in climate risk management: protecting and building rural livelihoods in a variable and changing climate. <EM>(Journal of Semi-Arid Tropical Agricultural Research)</EM>
Agriculture Economics & Livelihoods, Africa Entry
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 8/12/08 12:06 PM Send Document Link
Insurance and Risk Management <EM>(The Interdependence Journal)</EM> Insurance and Risk Management <EM>(The Interdependence Journal)</EM>
Agriculture Climate Economics & Livelihoods Forecasts Climate and Society, Global Entry
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 12/9/08 2:18 PM Send Document Link
Journal of the American Statistical Association <EM>(Journal of the American Statistical Association)</EM> Journal of the American Statistical Association <EM>(Journal of the American Statistical Association)</EM>
Health Climate Environmental Monitoring Forecasts Education and Outreach, Asia Latin America and Ca...
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 8/12/08 12:06 PM Send Document Link
Journalists from South Korea visit IRI to learn about climate risk management. Journalists from South Korea visit IRI to learn about climate risk management.
Agriculture Health Water Resources Climate Environmental Monitoring Forecasts Education and Outreac...
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 8/12/08 12:06 PM Send Document Link
Long range forecast update for the 2008 south-west monsoon rainfall. <EM>(iClimate.net) </EM> Long range forecast update for the 2008 south-west monsoon rainfall. <EM>(iClimate.net) </EM>
Forecasts, Asia Entry
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 8/12/08 12:07 PM Send Document Link
Malaria Stratification, Climate, and Epidemic Early Warning in Eritrea. <EM>(American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene) </EM> Malaria Stratification, Climate, and Epidemic Early Warning in Eritrea. <EM>(American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene) </EM>
Health Climate, Africa Entry
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 8/12/08 12:07 PM Send Document Link
Malaria in the Americas Forum: Overcoming the Challenges of a Borderless Disease. <EM>(PAHO)</EM> Malaria in the Americas Forum: Overcoming the Challenges of a Borderless Disease. <EM>(PAHO)</EM>
Agriculture Health Water Resources Climate Economics & Livelihoods Environmental Monitoring Forecas...
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 11/5/08 3:30 PM Send Document Link
Mourning and debate after climate lab's death <EM>(Dot Earth)</EM> Mourning and debate after climate lab's death <EM>(Dot Earth)</EM>
Agriculture Health Climate Economics & Livelihoods Forecasts Climate and Society Education and Outre...
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 8/13/08 2:20 PM Send Document Link
NECJOGHA seeks to enhance interaction between climate scientists and journalists NECJOGHA seeks to enhance interaction between climate scientists and journalists
Climate Climate and Society Education and Outreach, Africa Entry
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 8/25/08 11:23 AM Send Document Link
NPR's <EM>Science Friday</EM> panel discusses how water policy intersects with climate change and energy issues. NPR's <EM>Science Friday</EM> panel discusses how water policy intersects with climate change and energy issues.
Water Resources, North America Global Entry
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 8/12/08 12:39 PM Send Document Link
New Map Room developed in collaboration with the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies to improve disaster reponse and preparedness New Map Room developed in collaboration with the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies to improve disaster reponse and preparedness
Health Climate Economics & Livelihoods Environmental Monitoring Forecasts Data Library, Asia Entry
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 8/12/08 12:05 PM Send Document Link
Pandemics: Google takes on real viruses <EM>(Guardian U.K.)</EM> Pandemics: Google takes on real viruses <EM>(Guardian U.K.)</EM>
Agriculture Health Water Resources Economics & Livelihoods Climate and Society, Global Entry
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 10/21/08 10:37 AM Send Document Link
Perspectives on using remotely-sensed imagery in predictive veterinary epidemiology and global early warning systems. <EM>(Geospatial Health)</EM> Perspectives on using remotely-sensed imagery in predictive veterinary epidemiology and global early warning systems. <EM>(Geospatial Health)</EM>
Health Climate, Africa Global Entry
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 8/12/08 12:28 PM Send Document Link
Policy against crop failure set to boost farming in Kenya <EM>(Business Daily Africa)</EM> Policy against crop failure set to boost farming in Kenya <EM>(Business Daily Africa)</EM>
Agriculture Climate and Society, Africa Entry
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 9/9/08 10:03 AM Send Document Link
Preparedness to Prevent Desert Locust Plagues in the Central Region, an Historical Review. <EM>(FAO)</EM> Preparedness to Prevent Desert Locust Plagues in the Central Region, an Historical Review. <EM>(FAO)</EM>
Agriculture Climate Economics & Livelihoods, Africa Asia Entry
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 8/12/08 12:29 PM Send Document Link
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