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

Climate Forum
GHACOF 67: Climate Services for Frontline Climate Action
Climate Forum 20 May 2024 - 21 May 2024

Exhibition
GHACOF 66 Exhibitions
Exhibition 20 Feb 2024

Climate Forum
GHACOF 66: Early Warning for Anticipatory Action
Climate Forum 20 Feb 2024 - 21 Feb 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

June to September 2024 Seasonal Forecast: Above-normal rainfall and higher-than-normal temperatures are predicted over most parts of the Greater Horn of Africa
Press Release
March to May 2024 Seasonal Forecast: Wetter than normal Conditions Predicted for most parts of the Greater Horn of Africa
Press Release
March to May 2024 Seasonal Forecast: Wetter than normal Conditions Predicted for most parts of the Greater Horn of Africa

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21st February 2024, Kampala, Uganda: The IGAD Climate Prediction and Applications Centre (ICPAC) re…

Technical Statement from the 67th Greater Horn of Africa Climate Outlook Forum (GHACOF67)
Report
Technical Statement from the 67th Greater Horn of Africa Climate Outlook Forum (GHACOF67)

The IGAD Climate Prediction and Applications Centre (ICPAC) released the June to September 2024 sea…

The Socio-Economic Value of Climate Services, Evidence from Kenya and Uganda
Policy Brief
The Socio-Economic Value of Climate Services, Evidence from Kenya and Uganda

Climate change is now a common occurrence, exacerbating underdevelopment, poverty, and vulnerabilit…