Melding science and tradition to tackle climate change

Looks like rain: traditional weather forecasts can involve studying termite movements Photo: Wikimedia Commons

The hope is that by drawing from both indigenous knowledge and contemporary weather forecasting techniques, crop yields could be increased.

"We wanted to see if the two can complement or supplement each other," Isaac Yonah, a senior officer coordinating community meetings employed by the Tanzania Meteorological Agency (TMA), told IRIN by phone.

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