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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
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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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From Regional To Subnational: Co-Production And Co-Creation Of Seasonal Climate Information For Resilience And Sustainability.
By Melissa Ouya
Introduction
In the pursuit of sustainable solutions, the concept of co-production and co-creation of seasonal climate information has emerged as a promising avenue to enhance resilience and foster sustainability, particularly in regions …
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Does Anticipatory Action provide innovativeness to Drought Risk Management?
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By Alexia Kioko
Anticipatory Action (AA) has gained prominence over time as a transformative approach in disaster management, garnering attention from humanitarian, development, research institutions, and regional entities like ICPAC. This innovative strategy diverges from …
Communique: Mobilizing Youth Voices on Climate Change, Peace and Security to Inform Africa Climate Summit Youth’s Nairobi Declaration
As part of the preparations for the Africa Youth Climate Assembly 2023, the IGAD Climate Predictions and Applications Centre (ICPAC) partnered with the African Union and ACCORD to organize online youth campaigns. These campaigns held …
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Twitter space event: Youth Solutions for Food and Water Security
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In the face of rapid population growth and the impact of climate change on agricultural systems and water resources, the future of global food and water security is being reshaped by youth participation. As the …
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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
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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 …
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Communiqué of the IGAD Regional Ministerial Meeting on Risk Transfer and Transboundary Pest Management
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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 …