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June to September 2024 Seasonal Forecast: Above-normal rainfall and higher-than-normal temperatures are predicted over most parts of the Greater Horn of Africa
21st May 2024, Juba, South Sudan: The IGAD Climate Prediction and Applications Centre (ICPAC) issued the June to September 2024 seasonal forecast indicating an increased likelihood of above-normal rainfall over most parts of the Greater Horn of Africa (GHA). The areas expected to experience these above-normal conditions include Djibouti, Eritrea, central and northern Ethiopia, western and coastal Kenya, much of Uganda, South Sudan, and Sudan. On the other hand, parts of northern Somalia, isolated areas over western Ethiopia, and north-western South Sudan are expected to experience drier-than-normal conditions. The climate patterns in the JJAS 2024 period closely resemble those of …
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Re-engineering the Greater Horn of Africa Climate Outlook Forums (GHACOFs)
By Melissa Ouya
Introduction
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 …
Harnessing CONFER’s co-production experiences and opportunities
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 …
GMES & Africa on-the-job-training on forest monitoring and land degradation
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 …
The start of the rainy season, was it?
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 …
Integrating Earth Observation and Artificial Intelligence to Combat Climate Change Impacts and Security in the IGAD Region
Kenya recently launched its first Earth Observation (EO) satellite using a SpaceX rocket from the United States. Created by nine Kenyan engineers, the satellite will gather crucial information on agriculture and the environment, …
Top 5 Reasons Why Irrigation Might Not be Your Go to Adaptation Solution
As the impacts of climate change become more apparent, communities around the world are facing the need to adapt in order to ensure their survival and thrive amidst changing conditions. One commonly debated adaptation solution …