FANFAR: Operational flood forecasting and alerts in West Africa
Flooding is a serious problem in West Africa. Several recent floods have affected millions of people through loss of lives, displacements and damaged infrastructure. Flooding is also projected to increase with climate change. Access to up-to-date forecasts is a critical component in addressing these challenges. FANFAR is an EU-financed project that co-creates an operational flood forecasting and alert pilot system together with 17 countries in the region. The system shows potential, and some countries already use it on a daily basis. Test the system live at www.fanfar.eu
Speakers – JAFET ANDERSSON, Senior researcher and Scientific leader, Swedish Meteorological and Hydrological Institute – AISHATU TANI IBRAHIM, Director Engineering Hydrology Moderator: CHRIS BURNS, Thematic Moderator, Transboundary Watersheds Organised by the Swedish Meteorological and Hydrological Institute The European Development Days (EDD) are the EU’s leading forum on international partnerships and a key fixture for the sustainable development community. For more information, go to eudevdays.eu.
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