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The 74th Greater Horn of Africa Climate Outlook Forum (GHACOF 74)
Theme: Harnessing Climate Services for Early Action and Resilience in the Greater Horn of Africa Region in the Face of a Strong El Niño
The 74th Greater Horn of Africa Climate Outlook Forum (GHACOF 74), convened by the IGAD Climate Prediction and Applications Centre (ICPAC), will be held on 17–18 August 2026 in Kigali, Rwanda.
The forum will bring together National Meteorological and Hydrological Services (NMHSs) in the region, climate experts, policymakers, development partners, and sector stakeholders to release the October - December 2026 regional climate outlook, sectoral advisories, and advocate for the use of climate information for informed decision-making …
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Understanding Early Warning for climate action in the Greater Horn of Africa
Climate services play an important role in frontline climate action by providing essential information, tools, and support to help communities, governments, and organizations make informed decisions and take effective actions to mitigate and adapt to …
Unveiling the Enhanced East African Drought Watch: Strengthening Early Warning Systems in the IGAD Region
The East African region is particularly vulnerable to the impacts of climate change, including recurrent droughts that threaten livelihoods, food security, and economic stability. As climate variability intensifies, there is an urgent need for enhanced …
Join the IGAD Regional Technical Working Group on Anticipatory Action (AA)
Given rising humanitarian needs and expectations that the frequency and intensity of disasters in the East Africa region will continue to increase due to the effects of climate change, it is clear that the humanitarian …
GHACOF 66 Exhibitions
The 66th Greater Horn of Africa Climate Outlook Forum (GHACOF66) is set to host a groundbreaking exhibition on the 20th of February at Speke Munyonyo, Kampala, Uganda. This dynamic event will showcase an array of …
GHACOF 66: Early Warning for Anticipatory Action
IGAD Climate Prediction and Applications Centre (ICPAC), in collaboration with partners, is organizing the 66th Greater Horn of Africa Climate Outlook Forum (GHACOF 66) for the March to May 2024 season on 20 – …
El Niño Events and Impact Based Forecasting: Research, Data Needs, Tools, and Gender Mainstreaming in Eastern Africa
The webinar will facilitate discussions among experts, scientists, researchers, and concerned stakeholders in this endeavor. Expected Outcomes:
- Enhanced awareness of the role of Impact Based Forecasting (IBF) in minimizing the socio-economic costs of extreme climate …