Climate change in Somaliland, Kenya battles weather, and FGM in Colombia

Drought and cyclones hit Somaliland; Kenya mobilises money to tackle changing weather; and the secrecy around cutting girls among Colombia's Emberi

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When politicians meet in Paris next week to negotiate a global climate deal, their commitments will have far-reaching consequences. Pastoralist communities in Somaliland are among those who have a vital stake in the talks, as a changing climate continues to have a devastating impact. Clir Ni Chonghaile visited Somaliland and met people reeling from drought and cyclones in a region that "could be considered the canary in the mine of a world that is getting hotter, and where extreme weather is becoming more common".

Meanwhile in Kenya, climate funds have been mobilised to create programmes to help farmers become more resilient in the face of changing weather patterns. Read about the projects helping women regenerate trees, harvest rainwater and grow more diverse crops.