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June to September 2025 Seasonal Forecast: Above-Normal Rainfall Expected Across Most Parts of the Greater Horn of Africa
20th May 2025, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: The IGAD Climate Prediction and Applications Centre (ICPAC) has released the official seasonal climate outlook for the June to September (JJAS) 2025 rainfall season over the Greater Horn of Africa (GHA). The forecast indicates a high likelihood of above-normal rainfall across much of the northern parts of the region. The forecast was issued during the 70th Greater Horn of Africa Climate Outlook Forum (GHACOF 70).
JJAS is a critical rainy season for countries in the northern and western parts of the GHA. It contributes to over 50% of annual rainfall over the northern parts …
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Application for Exhibition at GHACOF 71
The Greater Horn of Africa Climate Outlook Forum (GHACOF) is a regional platform convened by ICPAC that brings together member states, climate scientists, users, decision-makers, and development partners to release the seasonal climate outlook and …
Assessing Land Cover Change, Soil Erosion, and Climate Impacts on Water Resources and Forest Carbon Monitoring in Africa
The European Union’s Joint Research Centre (EU-JRC), in collaboration with the IGAD Climate Prediction and Applications Centre (ICPAC), organised a technical workshop on the "Impacts of Change in Land Cover, Soil Erosion and Climate on …
June to September 2025 Seasonal Forecast: Above-Normal Rainfall Expected Across Most Parts of the Greater Horn of Africa
20th May 2025, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: The IGAD Climate Prediction and Applications Centre (ICPAC) has released the official seasonal climate outlook for the June to September (JJAS) 2025 rainfall season over the Greater Horn of …
Meet the Winners of the ICPAC Youth for Climate Action Campaign 2025
The IGAD Climate Prediction and Applications Centre (ICPAC) is proud to announce the winners of the Youth for Climate Action Campaign 2025, a regional initiative celebrating young people across the IGAD region who are using …
Youth for Climate Action Campaign and Awards 2025
Youth across the IGAD region have increasingly taken active roles in climate action, particularly in disseminating climate information, promoting environmental awareness, and championing local solutions. Their energy, creativity, and innovation are essential for building a …
Extreme temperatures in the IGAD Region March 2025 update
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During the 69th Greater Horn of Africa Climate Outlook Forum (GHACOF 69), ICPAC released the March-May (MAM) 2025 seasonal forecast, which projected a higher likelihood of warmer-than-normal conditions …