Aug 17, 2026
Starts in 33 days

The 74th Greater Horn of Africa Climate Outlook Forum (GHACOF 74)

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Type: Climate Forum
Location: Kigali, Rwanda & Virtual on Zoom
Start Date: 17 Aug, 2026 08:00 AM
End Date: 18 Aug, 2026 05:00 PM
Timezone: GMT+03:00 Africa/Nairobi

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 2024 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 and preparedness across the Greater Horn of Africa.

Sectors

  1. Disaster Risk Management
  2. Water Resources
  3. Health
  4. Livestock
  5. Agriculture and Food Security
  6. Media and Communication

The working language of the forum will be English.

Participation will be available for both in-person and online. Registration for self-sponsored participants closes on the 3rd of August 2026.