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Gududow Id Hassan, from the Dolo Aldo Community speaks to IWMI about the floods in the region. Photo: IWMI
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Science, innovation and community action tackle flood risks in Ethiopia’s Somali Region

Digital twin technology and climate-smart planning are converting the fragile landscapes of Ethiopia’s Somali Region into models of flood resilience, thereby protecting lives and rebuilding hope.

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October 13, 2025 | By IWMI

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Mariangel Garcia Andarcia, Alemseged Tamiru Haile, Mitchell McTough, Sandra Ruckstuhl, Abdulkarim Seid, Elizabeth Wamba

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Water data science > Water futures data and analytics

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CGIAR

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CGIAR Food Frontiers and Security Program

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Africa > Ethiopia

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Artificial intelligence (AI), Climate, Digital twins, Floods, Vulnerable groups

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