Uganda Counters Drought Via Satellites

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Ugandan authorities used satellite data to detect early signs of crop stress during droughts, enabling timely disaster relief and targeted financing through the country’s Disaster Risk Financing Program. The $14 million initiative generated $40.7 million in total benefits, including $11.1 million in emergency aid savings. By monitoring vegetation and precipitation indices, the program forecasts crop failure, allowing proactive support and demonstrating a scalable model for climate resilience in vulnerable regions worldwide.