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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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Assessing Land Cover Change, Soil Erosion, and Climate Impacts on Water Resources and Forest Carbon Monitoring in Africa
The European Union’s Joint Research Centre (EU-JRC), in collaboration with the IGAD Climate Prediction and Applications Centre (ICPAC), organised a technical workshop on the "Impacts of Change in Land Cover, Soil Erosion and Climate on …
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 …
Meet the Winners of the ICPAC Youth for Climate Action Campaign 2025
The IGAD Climate Prediction and Applications Centre (ICPAC) is proud to announce the winners of the Youth for Climate Action Campaign 2025, a regional initiative celebrating young people across the IGAD region who are using …
Youth for Climate Action Campaign and Awards 2025
Youth across the IGAD region have increasingly taken active roles in climate action, particularly in disseminating climate information, promoting environmental awareness, and championing local solutions. Their energy, creativity, and innovation are essential for building a …
Extreme temperatures in the IGAD Region March 2025 update
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During the 69th Greater Horn of Africa Climate Outlook Forum (GHACOF 69), ICPAC released the March-May (MAM) 2025 seasonal forecast, which projected a higher likelihood of warmer-than-normal conditions …
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. …