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Call for side events at the IGAD pavilion at COP 31
The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) invites member states and partners to apply to host side events at the IGAD pavilion at COP 31. The pavilion covers 50 square metres. Sessions should showcase evidence, solutions and partnerships that advance climate action and resilience in the IGAD region.
Priority themes
Adaptation and climate finance; early warning and anticipatory action; food security, agriculture and livestock; water, health and the blue economy; climate security and migration; youth and gender; climate science and innovation; and implementation of national and regional climate commitments.
Application requirements
Complete the online application form on Google Forms and upload …
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October to December 2023 seasonal forecast: El Niño climate phenomenon will likely bring heavy rains across the Greater Horn of Africa
IGAD Climate Prediction and Applications Centre (ICPAC) announced that the October to December 2023 climate forecast shows high chances of wetter-than-usual conditions across most parts of the Greater Horn of Africa. Notably, there is an …
Communiqué of the IGAD Regional Ministerial Meeting on Risk Transfer and Transboundary Pest Management
The Ministers, Heads of Delegations and representatives of Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) member states, comprised of Djibouti, Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan and Uganda, convened in Nairobi, Republic of Kenya, on 9th August …
A Comprehensive Approach to Monitoring Reforestation initiatives in the Eastern Africa Region
The need to address deforestation in Eastern Africa has led to numerous reforestation projects at regional and national levels. These initiatives primarily focus on replanting trees in areas affected by deforestation, such as those …
From Forests to Future: The Power of Native Reforestation in Supporting Kenya’s Local Climate
According to recent data on land cover and land use change, it is evident that Kenya has experienced a considerable decline in tree cover, with a loss of 360,824 hectares, between 2001 to 2020 (Butler, …
Pursuing Sustainable Development Goal 15: Progress and Challenges in Protecting Life on Land
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The world recognizes the importance of protecting and restoring terrestrial ecosystems, which are vital for human well-being, biodiversity conservation, and addressing climate change. The Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) …
Can We Talk 3: Are Climate Adaptation policies in Eastern Africa sufficient?
Eastern Africa continues to grapple with the effects of climate change disrupting agricultural systems, depleting water resources, threatening biodiversity, and exacerbating existing socio-economic disparities. Governments and international bodies have developed and implemented climate adaptation policies …