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March to May 2025 Seasonal Forecast: Below-normal rainfall is expected over most parts of the Greater Horn of Africa

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21st January 2025, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: The IGAD Climate Prediction and Applications Centre (ICPAC) officially released the March to May (MAM) 2025 seasonal climate forecast. This season is critical for the equatorial part of the …

21 Jan 2025 Read More
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From Crisis to Innovation: Learning from the Previous Desert Locust Invasions

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The 2019–2021 desert locust outbreak devastated the Horn of Africa, resulting in billions of dollars in damages. While toxic pesticides left environmental harm, eco-friendly innovations like biopesticides and advanced early warning systems emerged. Experts now …

27 Nov 2024 Read More
Announcement
Announcement
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IGAD region Reporting competition : Transboundary Pests threat to food security and livelihoods

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Transboundary pests pose a significant threat to food security, livelihoods, and economic development in the IGAD region. Effective management of these pests requires a comprehensive approach, including robust public awareness and engagement. Journalists play …

22 Nov 2024 Read More
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IGAD Pavilion at COP29 : Call for side event sessions at the COP29 IGAD Pavilion

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IGAD invites organizations, institutions, member states, and individuals to host side events at the IGAD Pavilion during COP29, which will be held from 11-22 November 2024 at the Baku Olympic Stadium, Azerbaijan. Located in the …

30 Sep 2024 Read More
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Can We Talk 11: The Monitoring and Applications of the VIIRS Satellite Data received from the RAR -Station at ICPAC

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The emergence of Satellite technology has revolutionised our ability to monitor various important data parameters since access to accurate and comprehensive data is important in climate science and prediction. The IGAD Climate Prediction and Application …

26 Sep 2024 Read More
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IGAD Regional Focus of the 2024 Global Report on Food Crises: Urgent Action Needed as Food Insecurity Worsens Across the IGAD Region

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Nairobi, Kenya, August 22, 2024: The IGAD Regional Focus of the 2024 Global Report on Food Crises underscores a deepening food insecurity crisis impacting the IGAD region, encompassing Djibouti, Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, …

22 Aug 2024 Read More