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

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

Below-normal rains and warmer-than-usual conditions are expected over most parts of the Greater Horn of Africa
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Below-normal rains and warmer-than-usual conditions are expected over most parts of the Greater Horn of Africa

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Nairobi, Kenya, 26 August 2025: The IGAD Climate Prediction and Applications Centre (ICPAC), in col…

June to September 2025 Seasonal Forecast: Above-Normal Rainfall Expected Across Most Parts of the Greater Horn of Africa
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June to September 2025 Seasonal Forecast: Above-Normal Rainfall Expected Across Most Parts of the Greater Horn of Africa

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20th May 2025, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: The IGAD Climate Prediction and Applications Centre (ICPAC) h…

Technical Statement from the 71st Greater Horn of Africa Climate Outlook Forum (GHACOF 71)
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Technical Statement from the 71st Greater Horn of Africa Climate Outlook Forum (GHACOF 71)

The 71st Greater Horn of Africa Climate Outlook Forum (GHACOF71) was held in Nairobi from August 25…

Summary for Decision Makers, June to September 2025 Season
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Summary for Decision Makers, June to September 2025 Season

Download our Summary for Decision Makers with impacts and advisories for the June-September 2025 se…