Capacity Development

We build capacity in climate services and remote sensing

Our work

We build the capacity of regional institutions and our member states in climate forecasting, early warning, remote sensing, environmental monitoring or information dissemination for sustainable development in Eastern Africa.

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What we do
Agriculture and Food security
Agriculture and Food security

Crop monitoring, Food security and nutrition analysis and reporting

Climate forecasting
Climate forecasting

Climate modelling, Numerical Weather Prediction, Data Management

Climate information dissemination
Climate information dissemination

Climate information dissemination, Co-production, User Engagement

Climate change
Climate change

Climate Scenarios, National Determined Contributions, Impact assessments.

Water resources
Water resources

We conduct trainings in Floods mapping and Hydrological modelling

Disaster risk management
Disaster risk management

Disasters preparedness, hazard assessment, Post Disaster Needs Assessment

Environmental monitoring
Environmental monitoring

Earth Observation for Forests, natural habitats, crops and fires monitoring

Data sharing
Data sharing

We conduct trainings in data management and sharing

Latest Trainings



Climate Forum
COP29-IGAD Pavilion Side Events Schedule
Climate Forum 11 Nov 2024 - 22 Nov 2024

Climate Forum
GHACOF68: Early Warning for Mitigation of Climate Risks
Climate Forum 19 Aug 2024 - 20 Aug 2024

Training for the future

At ICPAC, we have been training member states and non governmental organisations of Eastern Africa for many years. Training institutions and organisations in climate services, earth observation, and co-production of public services is key to build the Africa we want and to achieve Sustainable Development Goals.

Latest Updates

March to May 2025 Seasonal Forecast: Below-normal rainfall is expected over most parts of the Greater Horn of Africa
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March to May 2025 Seasonal Forecast: Below-normal rainfall is expected over most parts of the Greater Horn of Africa

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21st January 2025, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: The IGAD Climate Prediction and Applications Centre (ICPA…

From Crisis to Innovation: Learning from the Previous Desert Locust Invasions
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From Crisis to Innovation: Learning from the Previous Desert Locust Invasions

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The 2019–2021 desert locust outbreak devastated the Horn of Africa, resulting in billions of dollar…

Statement from the 69th Greater Horn of Africa Climate Outlook Forum (GHACOF69)
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Statement from the 69th Greater Horn of Africa Climate Outlook Forum (GHACOF69)

The 69th Greater Horn of Africa Climate Outlook Forum (GHACOF69) was held from 20 to 21 January 202…

Summary for Decision Makers, October to December 2024 Season
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Summary for Decision Makers, October to December 2024 Season

Download our latest Summary for Decision Makers with impacts and advisories for the following secto…