Detection of temporary surface water bodies in Niger using high resolution imagery

Temporary surface water bodies in sub-Saharan areas have important socio-cultural values, providing freshwater for population and many agro-pastoral services. Nevertheless, they can be the perfect habitat for insects and pests, thus endangering human health. Moreover, temporary water bodies can cover vast areas of cities and villages hindering the practicability of the roads networks.

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Community and Impact Based Early Warning System for Flood Risk Preparedness: The Experience of the Sirba River in Niger

Floods have recently become a major hazard in West Africa (WA) in terms of both their magnitude a...nd frequency. They affect livelihoods, infrastructure and production systems, hence impacting on Sustainable Development (SD).

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Hydrological Model Application in the Sirba River: Early Warning System and GloFAS Improvements

In the last decades, the Sahelian area was hit by an increase of flood events, both in frequency and in magnitude. In order to prevent damages, an early warning system (EWS) has been planned for the Sirba River, the major tributary of the Middle Niger River Basin. The EWS uses the prior notification of Global Flood Awareness System (GloFAS) to realize adaptive measures in the exposed villages.

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