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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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SEWAA Project Expands to Uganda and Rwanda to Strengthen Climate Resilience
3rd March 2025, Entebbe, Uganda: The IGAD Climate Prediction and Applications Centre (ICPAC), in collaboration with partners, launched the expansion of the Strengthening Early Warning Systems for Anticipatory Action (SEWAA) project to Uganda and Rwanda. …
March to May 2025 Seasonal Forecast: Below-normal rainfall is expected over most parts of the Greater Horn of Africa
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 …
From Crisis to Innovation: Learning from the Previous Desert Locust Invasions
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 …
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 …
Can We Talk 13: How can we effectively communicate climate information?
Today’s rapidly changing climate has made effective communication of climate information more important than ever. We have seen cases where accurate forecasts and timely dissemination have made a huge difference in disaster-prone regions; safeguarding livelihoods, …
Can We Talk 16: Reflections and Feedback on Gender Mainstreaming at GHACOF
When discussing gender, the first thought that often comes to mind is women - an association shaped by historical gender inequalities and the emphasis on women’s rights. However, gender encompasses a much broader spectrum, including …