Global Partnership Unveils $1 Billion Weather Innovation Package for Farmers

Oru Leonard 

At the COP29 World Leaders Climate Action Summit in Azerbaijan, the Agriculture Innovation Mechanism for Scale (AIM for Scale) launched its groundbreaking Weather Innovation Package. This initiative aims to provide vital weather information to help farmers adapt to climate change impacts.

Key Highlights:

– $1 billion investment over three years from global partners, including Gates Foundation, UAE, Asian Development Bank, and NASA.
– Weather services to benefit farmers across Asia, Latin America, and Africa.
– Partnership includes World Meteorological Organization (WMO), United Nations, and top universities.

AIM for Scale Weather Package:

– Provides high-quality weather forecasts to smallholder farmers.
– Enhances agrometeorological systems for climate resilience.
– Supports Early Warnings for All (EW4ALL) initiative.

Reactions:

– Professor Charles Anosike (NiMet CEO): “Strengthening agrometeorological systems to support EW4ALL in Nigeria.”
– Dr. Amna al Dahak (UAE Minister): “Accelerating climate-friendly agricultural innovations.”
– Michael Kremer (Nobel laureate): “Vital step toward filling the gap in weather services for hundreds of millions of farmers.”

Cover Photo Caption: Professor Charles Anosike shares Nigeria’s experiences in Seasonal Climate Prediction and weather services scaling at COP29.

This innovative package will empower farmers to make informed decisions, enhancing food security and climate resilience worldwide.