Publications

With near normal to above normal rainfall forecast for the MAM 2026 season across East Africa, countries must proactively address anticipated health risks while capitalizing on positive impacts. Expected improvements in food security and nutrition …

The 5th Sub-Regional Climate Outlook Forum (Sub-COF5) was held on 10–12 February 2026 in Moyale, Ethiopia, focusing on the Marsabit–Borana cross-border region (IGAD Cluster II). Convened by ICPAC in collaboration with regional and national partners, …

Several drought hotspots have persisted across Eastern Africa, including eastern Kenya, large parts of Somalia, central Uganda, southern Ethiopia and some areas in central and northern parts of Tanzania. Analysis of November to January rainfall …

Download our Summary for Decision Makers with impacts and advisories for the March-May 2026 season for the following sectors: 

• Disaster Risk Management
• Agriculture and Food Security
• Water and Energy
• Health and nutrition
• Livestock
• Conflict, Peace …

The Eastern Africa Anticipatory Action Newsletter 2025 Newsletter highlights key milestones achieved in advancing AA and Disaster Risk Management (DRM) across the Greater Horn of Africa (GHoA). It documents regional achievements in coordination, national DRM …

March to May (MAM) constitutes an important rainfall season, particularly in the equatorial parts of the Greater Horn of Africa (GHA), where MAM rainfall contributes up to 60% of the total annual rainfall. The performance …

The Regional Framework for Climate Services for the Greater Horn of Africa (RFCS-GHA) is a strategic mechanism designed to coordinate, enhance and deliver tailored climate services across the 11 countries of the Greater Horn of …

Several drought hotspots have persisted across Eastern Africa, including eastern Kenya, large parts of Somalia, central Uganda, and some central and northern parts of Tanzania. Analysis of October–December rainfall using the Standardized Precipitation Index (SPI) …

This training manual provides practical guidance on strengthening Multi-Hazard Early Warning Systems (EWS) and Disaster Risk Management (DRM) in cross-border settings, with a focus on the Karamoja, Moyale–Moyale and Mandera Triangle clusters.

It introduces the …