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The Greater Horn of Africa is expected to experience a wetter-than-normal October – December (OND) 2026 season as El Niño strengthens
Kigali, Rwanda, 18 August 2026: The IGAD Climate Prediction and Applications Centre (ICPAC), together with the National Meteorological and Hydrological Services (NMHSs) of the Greater Horn of Africa and partners, has released the regional climate outlook for the October–December (OND) 2026 season, indicating an increased likelihood of wetter-than-normal conditions over the region.
The OND season is a critical rainfall period for the equatorial and southern parts of the Greater Horn of Africa, contributing up to 70% of total annual rainfall in parts of Ethiopia, Kenya and Somalia and up to 40% of total annual rainfall in parts of Rwanda, …
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ICPAC strengthens climate services delivery with faster insights on Google Cloud
In the Greater Horn of Africa, climate change is a reality that affects the lives and livelihoods of millions every day. As weather and climate patterns become less predictable, the region faces an increasing need …
Drier than usual conditions with warmer than average Temperatures expected in the Greater Horn of Africa
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Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 19 May 2026: The IGAD Climate Prediction and Applications Centre (ICPAC), together with National Meteorological and Hydrological Services (NMHSs) from member states, the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), and partners, have …
Call for applications: IGAD Regional Youth Coalition on Climate and Climate-Resilient Agri-food Systems
Young people across the IGAD region are driving climate action and advancing climate-resilient agri-food systems through advocacy, innovation, and sustainable agriculture. However, many youth-led initiatives remain constrained by limited access to climate services, funding, mentorship, …
Joint Communiqué on Climate, Peace and Security in the Horn of Africa
We, the IGAD Member State Representatives, International Partners, and Civil Society Actors, convened in Kwale County, Kenya, from 15 to 16 April 2026 for the Horn of Africa Regional Validation Workshop on Climate, Peace and …
Wetter-Than-Normal Conditions Expected Across Much of the Greater Horn of Africa
Nairobi, Kenya, 27 January 2026: The IGAD Climate Prediction and Applications Centre (ICPAC) in collaboration with member states’ National Meteorological and Hydrological Services (NMHSs), the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO), and partners, has released the regional …
European Institute of Peace Delegation Visits IGAD Climate Centre to Explore Climate-Security Nexus
Nairobi, Kenya – December 1, 2025 – The IGAD Climate Prediction and Applications Centre (ICPAC) today hosted a high-level study visit from the European Institute of Peace (EIP), focusing on the critical link between climate …