Connecting climate services with plant health communities to enable climate-smart pest management

Research Square 2026 Preprint Open access

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Authors: Joseph Daron, Henry Mibei, Rahab Njunge, Pascaline Chemaiyo, Chris Kiptum Tuikong, Claire Palmer, Nina Ockendon-Powell
DOI: 10.21203/rs.3.rs-8194908/v1
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Abstract

Abstract Climate change is worsening plant disease impacts throughout Africa. Greater interaction between the climate services, plant health and pest management communities is urgently needed. This can only succeed when solutions are co-developed with farming communities. Here, we describe challenges and opportunities for strengthening linkages amongst these communities in Kenya and more widely, drawn from the academic and grey literature, and an in-person plant health and climate-focused workshop in Kenya.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Climate change impacts on agriculture Climate Change and Health Impacts Climate Change Communication and Perception

Publication details

Journal / source
Research Square
Publication date
17 February 2026
Language
EN
Document type
Preprint