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Summary for Decision Makers, June to September 2025 Season
Download our Summary for Decision Makers with impacts and advisories for the June-September 2025 se…
Technical Statement from the 70th Greater Horn of Africa Climate Outlook Forum (GHACOF 70)
The 70th Greater Horn of Africa Climate Outlook Forum (GHACOF 70) was held from 19 - 20 May 2025, o…
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…
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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
How should I use seasonal forecasts? …
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 …
Projected future changes in food insecurity hotspots over the IGAD region of Eastern Africa
Food insecurity is a major issue in many parts of the world, driven by conflict, economic instability, environmental challenges, and poor governance processes. Understanding the impact of future rainfall extremes on areas already experiencing food …
IGAD Regional Roadmap for Anticipatory Action
In the Eastern Africa region, humanitarian needs and emergencies are increasing due to more frequent and severe disasters. The traditional reactive approach has proven inadequate, leading to significant human suffering, economic losses, and development setbacks. …
Summary for Decision Makers, June to September 2024 Season
Get our June to September (JJAS) 2024 season Summary for Decision Makers, addressing key sectors including:
- Disaster Risk Management
- Agriculture and Food Security
- Water and Energy
- Health and Nutrition
- Livestock
- Conflict
For optimal use of …
Technical Statement from the 67th Greater Horn of Africa Climate Outlook Forum (GHACOF67)
The IGAD Climate Prediction and Applications Centre (ICPAC) released the June to September 2024 seasonal forecast which indicates an increased likelihood of above-normal rainfall over most parts of the Greater Horn of Africa (GHA). The …
The Socio-Economic Value of Climate Services, Evidence from Kenya and Uganda
Climate change is now a common occurrence, exacerbating underdevelopment, poverty, and vulnerability in developing nations, including the IGAD region. Climate variability, marked by unpredictable and severe weather events like droughts, floods, and landslides, poses a …
Human Mobility and Climate Change in the IGAD Region
The effects of climate change, including its contribution to disaster risk, are impacting people’s lives and human mobility. In many cases, this is resulting in new patterns of human mobility1 within countries and across national …