We are pleased to share Issue 8 of our newsletter “SWALIM Update” for the period January 2015 - April 2015. The frequencies of SWALIM’s newsletter have changed effective January 2015. You will now receive our newsletter every 4 months and not quarterly. This issue of the newsletter provides updates on SWALIM water and land information management activities such as: • The Re-branding of SWALIM • Expansion of the Juba River Monitoring Network • How SWALIM is Engaging with Communities to Build Flood Resilience • Land Degradation in Somalia • SWALIM Holds an Academic Open Day in Borama • Building a Sustainable Climate Data Monitoring System • Capacity Needs Assessment Study for Line Ministries We hope you will enjoy this edition. You feedback will be highly appreciated.