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GHACOF 69 report
GHACOF 69 concluded in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, with a strong call for enhanced regional collaboratio…

Evaluation of satellite‑based rainfall estimates over the IGAD region of Eastern Africa
Satellite precipitation (rainfall) products have become increasingly valuable in the delivery of cl…

Statement on the ongoing extreme temperatures in the IGAD region
During the 69th Greater Horn of Africa Climate Outlook Forum (GHACOF 69), ICPAC released the March-…

Summary for Decision Makers, March to May 2025 Season
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Projected changes in wet and dry extremes in the CMIP6 multi-model ensemble over the IGAD region of Eastern Africa
Wet and dry days, as well as wet and dry spells, are crucial pieces of information for rain-fed agriculture, food security, and numerous socioeconomic activities in East Africa. This study examines the projected changes in …

The Kenya Anticipatory Action Roadmap (2024-2029)
The Kenya Anticipatory Action Roadmap (2024-2029) represents a significant milestone in our collective effort to enhance disaster risk management and resilience in Kenya. This roadmap is a product of extensive collaboration among state and non-state …

COMMUNIQUE BY THE MINISTERS OF FINANCE AND PLANNING ON MAINSTREAMING CLIMATE SERVICES INTO POLICY AND PRACTICE
At the 3rd IGAD-ClimSA High-Level Meeting on Mainstreaming Climate Services into Policies, Development Plans, and Programming, held on 8 October 2024 in Nairobi, Kenya, Ministers of Finance and Planning from IGAD member states, together with …

Declaration from the First Eastern Africa Dialogue Platform on Anticipatory Action
The 1st Eastern Africa Dialogue Platform on Anticipatory Humanitarian Action, held in Mombasa, Kenya, from October 1 to 3, 2024, concluded with a significant declaration aimed at enhancing anticipatory action in the region.
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IGAD Anticipatory Action Bulletin 01
The first issue of the IGAD Anticipatory Action Bulletin focuses on enhancing anticipatory action (AA) capabilities in Eastern Africa. It emphasizes the importance of establishing systems to protect vulnerable populations from potential hazards before they …

Summary for Decision Makers, October to December 2024 Season - Machakos County, Kenya
Machakos County's October, November and December 2024 seasonal forecast indicates that the the rainfall is likely to be below the long term average.
Onset/Cessation
- Start of rainy season (onset) in all the county will be …

Summary for Decision Makers, October to December 2024 Season
Download our latest Summary for Decision Makers with impacts and advisories for the following sectors:
- Disaster Risk Management
- Agriculture and Food Security
- Water and Energy
- Health and nutrition
- Livestock
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Terms of Reference for Regional Technical Working on Anticipatory Action
The vision of the IGAD Regional Roadmap for Anticipatory Action (IRRAA) aims to develop a unified regional approach to anticipatory action. This approach will be integrated seamlessly into national policies and strategies, fostering anticipation of …

Technical Statement from the 68th Greater Horn of Africa Climate Outlook Forum (GHACOF68)
The 68th Greater Horn of Africa Climate Outlook Forum (GHACOF68) was held from 19 to 20 August 2024, and organized by the IGAD Climate Prediction and Applications Centre (ICPAC) in collaboration with the National Meteorological …