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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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There is significant investment in enhancing capacities to act in advance of predictable extreme weather events, such as floods and droughts. However, these are often centralized or focused on only some of the multiple components …
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Communicating Climate Risks: Understanding and Preparing for El Niño Events
Communicating climate risks is essential for building resilience to El Niño and other climate extremes. By understanding the risks and taking steps to prepare, communities can reduce the impacts of such climate change extremes. Communication …
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GHACOF 65: Climate Services for Scenario Planning and Resilience Building
IGAD Climate Prediction and Applications Centre (ICPAC), in collaboration with partners, is organizing the 65th Greater Horn of Africa Climate Outlook Forum (GHACOF 65) for the October to December (OND) 2023 season on 22nd August …
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El Niño, La Niña, and other climate drivers: their impacts on East and Southern Africa
Eastern and Southern African countries continue to face recurrent extreme climate events with extensive economic and social consequences, such as loss of livelihoods and humanitarian disasters. The degree of these impacts is worsed by the …
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Climate Conversations Series: Climate Communication Masterclass on the East Africa Hazard Watch Platform
Approximately 90% of the disasters occurring in East Africa can be attributed to weather hazards, making the region highly vulnerable to extreme events. The Climate Conversations Series aims at strengthening climate communication by enhancing understanding …
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The Future of Climate Forecasting
Many parts of Eastern Africa currently experience climate extremes that dramatically increase the vulnerability of key socio-economic sectors. The region’s population continue to grapple with losses in livelihoods, food insecurity, unemployment, limited access to education, …