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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 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 …
Technical Report on the Ongoing Flood Impact in the IGAD Region
The IGAD region is grappling with an unprecedented challenge of a climate emergency within the member states. The region, vulnerable to extreme events including floods, has again been tested by the ongoing rains. Heavy rainfall …
Global Report on Food Crises for East Africa 2024 Snapshot
In 2023, 281.6 million people or 21.5 per cent of the analysed population faced high levels of acute food insecurity in 59 food-crisis countries/territories. The overall share of the analysed population facing high levels of …
Drivers and impacts of Eastern African rainfall variability
Eastern Africa exhibits bimodal rainfall consisting of long rains (March- May) and short rains (October–December), changes that have profound socioeconomic and environmental impacts.
In this review, we examine the drivers and corresponding impacts of Eastern …