CBON
The Community Based Observation Network
CBON is a program developed by TriM that enables climate vulnerable communities to effectively understand climate patterns and their impacts on people, livestock and the environment.

By measuring the weather, developing observation skills and recording relevant data, communities become key nodes of an innovative digital network that complements indigenous knowledge with accurate scientific data .

By disseminating and reflecting on meaningful historical information, communities are able to effectively strengthen their climate adaptation plans.

Kenya
Ethiopia
Zimbabwe
Malawi
Senegal

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Adoption
2019
Active since
92
Digitized Weather Stations
220
Community Observers
30
Partners Organizations
65.000
Historical data stored
Ground-Level Weather Measurement
Measure

CBON empowers community observers to measure accurate weather data, ensuring the availability of important climate information in areas where such data was previously inaccessible.

This data is critical to improving the ability to prepare for and adapt to climate change.

Resilience through Community-Observed Weather Impacts
Observe Impacts

CBON trains community members to recognise and understand the critical links between weather patterns and their impacts on people, livestock and the environment.

This is essential to plan timely and appropriate climate-resilient measures at the local level.

Climate Data Recording for Informed Decision-Making
Record Data

CBON enables the recording of weather data, observed impacts and traditional knowledge to create a digital repository that significantly enhances community memory .

The 3Map Information Management System (IMS) technology ensures secure data storage, easy access and flexible analysis options adapted to different users.

Fostering Inclusive Climate Action Discussions
Discuss about Actions

CBON promotes discussions at all levels on climate-relevant measures, combining indigenous and scientific knowledge.

Feedback tools, co-designed with end users are automatically generated and disseminated via 3Map IMS, to support community dialogues.

Building Collective Climate Wisdom
Report and Remember

CBON ensures that the information generated is disseminated promptly and thus supports data-driven decision-making processes.

The data stored in 3Map IMS creates an invaluable history of climate, associated impacts and actions taken, informing future generations and promoting effective responses to climate change.

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