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Climate-health March - May 2026 Advisories
With near normal to above normal rainfall forecast for the MAM 2026 season across East Africa, coun…
March-MAY (MAM) 2026 SEASONAL FORECAST FOR IGAD CLUSTER II
The 5th Sub-Regional Climate Outlook Forum (Sub-COF5) was held on 10–12 February 2026 in Moyale, Et…
Climate Watch Advisory: The Evolving Dry Conditions in Eastern Africa - February 2026 Update
Several drought hotspots have persisted across Eastern Africa, including eastern Kenya, large parts…
Summary for Decision Makers, March to May 2026 Season
Download our Summary for Decision Makers with impacts and advisories for the March-May 2026 season …
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GHACOF 70 report
The 70th Greater Horn of Africa Climate Outlook Forum (GHACOF70) was held from 19th to 20th May 2025, in Addis Ababa. The forum, which brought together climate scientists, policymakers, decision-makers, and sectoral experts, focused on …
Climate-health October -December 2025 Advisories
The Greater Horn of Africa (GHA) in the June to August season reported an increase in incidents of vector-borne and waterborne diseases and in particular cholera and malaria. Below-normal rainfall is expected over most parts …
Technical Statement from the 71st Greater Horn of Africa Climate Outlook Forum (GHACOF 71)
The 71st Greater Horn of Africa Climate Outlook Forum (GHACOF71) was held in Nairobi from August 25-26, 2025. The forum was organised by the IGAD Climate Prediction and Applications Centre (ICPAC) in collaboration with the …
Summary for Decision Makers, June to September 2025 Season
Download our Summary for Decision Makers with impacts and advisories for the June-September 2025 seasonthe the following sectors:
- Disaster Risk Management
- Agriculture and Food Security
- Water and Energy
- Health and nutrition
- Livestock
- Conflict
How should …
Drought Risk Profile For Karamoja Cross-Border Area: Strengthening Capacity of IGAD to Increase Drought Resilience in the Horn of Africa
The Karamoja cross-border area (defined based on the watershed boundary), encompassing parts of Kenya, Uganda, South Sudan, and Ethiopia, is an area highly prone to climate-induced hazards, with drought emerging as the most prevalent and …
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, organised by the IGAD Climate Prediction and Applications Centre (ICPAC) in collaboration with the National Meteorological …
Report on the merging of station observation with reanalysis(era5) data
It is well known that, the measurement of a meteorological variable taken at meteorological observation stations represents the true value of a measured meteorological variable. However, due to the sparse station network in many parts …
GHACOF 69 report
GHACOF 69 concluded in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, with a strong call for enhanced regional collaboration and investment in climate services to support resilience and disaster preparedness. The forum, which brought together climate scientists, policymakers, decision-makers, …
A Comprehensive Inventory of Temperature Data in the ICPAC Database
This inventory aimed to identify stations with data inconsistencies and gaps within the ICPAC regional database for daily minimum and maximum temperature records. Consistent and quality-controlled station records are crucial for both regional and national …