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March to May 2024 Seasonal Forecast: Wetter than normal Conditions Predicted for most parts of the Greater Horn of Africa

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21st February 2024, Kampala, Uganda: The IGAD Climate Prediction and Applications Centre (ICPAC) released the March to May 2024 seasonal forecast which indicates a higher probability of wetter-than-normal conditions across most parts of the …

21 Feb 2024 Read More
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Advancing Africa's Future: GMES & Africa's Commitment to Earth Observation and Sustainable Development

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In the field of Earth Observation (EO), GMES & Africa stands as an epitome of progress, actively shaping a future where African institutions are empowered with essential resources for sustainable growth. The initiative's Pan-African mandate …

24 Nov 2023 Read More
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Re-engineering the Greater Horn of Africa Climate Outlook Forums (GHACOFs)

By Melissa Ouya

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This year, the IGAD Climate Prediction and Application Center (ICPAC) celebrated the 25th anniversary of the Greater Horn of Africa Climate Outlook Forums (GHACOF). Throughout sixty-five successful forums, GHACOF has played …

07 Nov 2023 Read More
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Harnessing CONFER’s co-production experiences and opportunities

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By Alexia Kioko

As the regional user interface platform takes shape, it is essential to reconsider the selection of participants for our regional forecast forums, as their input plays a pivotal role in the planning …

02 Nov 2023 Read More
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GMES & Africa on-the-job-training on forest monitoring and land degradation

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During the week of 23rd-26th October 2023, the Joint Research Centre (JRC), RCMRD, and ICPAC conducted an on-the-job training at ICPAC (Nairobi) on Forest Monitoring and Land Degradation. This training is part of a series …

01 Nov 2023 Read More
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The start of the rainy season, was it?

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By Alexia Kioko and Melissa Ouya

The onset in East Africa marks the eagerly anticipated transition from the dry season to the wet season, heralding a dramatic transformation in the region's landscape and livelihoods. Typically …

25 Oct 2023 Read More