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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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IGAD Pavilion at COP29 : Call for side event sessions at the COP29 IGAD Pavilion

IGAD invites organizations, institutions, member states, and individuals to host side events at the IGAD Pavilion during COP29, which will be held from 11-22 November 2024 at the Baku Olympic Stadium, Azerbaijan. Located in the …
Can We Talk 12: Measuring Food Systems
Currently, the East African region agriculture is facing challenges including, the different climate extremes experienced in the region and how to feed a growing population. The twelfth Can We Talk seminar was presented by the …

Can We Talk 11: The Monitoring and Applications of the VIIRS Satellite Data received from the RAR -Station at ICPAC

The emergence of Satellite technology has revolutionised our ability to monitor various important data parameters since access to accurate and comprehensive data is important in climate science and prediction. The IGAD Climate Prediction and Application …

IGAD Regional Focus of the 2024 Global Report on Food Crises: Urgent Action Needed as Food Insecurity Worsens Across the IGAD Region

Nairobi, Kenya, August 22, 2024: The IGAD Regional Focus of the 2024 Global Report on Food Crises underscores a deepening food insecurity crisis impacting the IGAD region, encompassing Djibouti, Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, …

October to December 2024 Seasonal Forecast: Drier-than-normal conditions are expected in the eastern Horn of Africa as western parts likely to experience above-normal rainfall

20th August 2024, Nairobi, Kenya: The IGAD Climate Prediction and Applications Centre (ICPAC) issued the seasonal forecast for October to December (OND) 2024, a critical rainfall period for the equatorial regions of the Greater Horn …

Eastern Africa Regional Workshop on GMES & Africa Program Kicks Off in Antananarivo

Antananarivo, July 18th 2024: The Carlton Anosy Hotel in Antananarivo will host a crucial Eastern Africa regional workshop under the Global Monitoring for Environment and Security (GMES) and Africa program on July 18-19, 2024. …