The efforts of the Climate Hazards Group in tracking droughts across eastern Africa have been recognized with an Inspiring Service Emerald Award for addressing the UN Sustainable Development Goals "Zero Hunger," "Sustainable Cities and Communities," and "Partnership for the Goals." Inspiring Service is a non-profit that works to encourage participation in meeting the UN Goals, as well as recognizing the efforts and success stories made in working towards those goals.

 

The Emerald Award recognizes 4,800+ of qualified service hours performed by the CHG that positively impacted communities and helped progress the UN Global Goals.