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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
Download our latest Summary for Decision Makers with impacts and advisories for the following secto…
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Observed changes in wet days and dry spells over the IGAD region of eastern Africa
Changes in wet and dry patterns have an impact on rain-fed agriculture, crop productivity, and food
security in Eastern Africa.
The purpose of this research is to look into the changes in wet days and …
Participatory Scenario Planning (PSP) for Kiboga district, Uganda for MAM 2024 Rainfall season
This report marks the outcome of the Participatory Scenario Planning (PSP) that was done in Kiboga Uganda for the March-May 2024 season. With the uncertainty and rapid climatic changes, participatory scenario planning emerges as a …
Summary for Decision Makers, March to May 2024 Season - IGAD Cluster II and III
Get our latest Summary for Decision Makers for IGAD Cluster II and III, addressing key sectors including:
- Agriculture
- Water
- Livestock
- Disaster Risk Management
- Peace and Security
For optimal use of seasonal forecasts, integrate them with …
MAM 2024 Participatory Scenario Planning Workshop for Machakos county
The ClimSA program, under the Intra-ACP framework, seeks to promote sustainable development in the IGAD region by bridging gaps in climate services and integrating them into policy frameworks at regional, national, and sub-national levels. As …
Summary for Decision Makers, March to May 2024 Season
Get our latest Summary for Decision Makers, addressing key sectors including:
- Disaster Risk Management
- Agriculture and Food Security
- Water and Energy
- Health and Nutrition
- Livestock
For optimal use of seasonal forecasts, integrate them with weekly …
AD-vine copula-based quantile regression towards merging satellite precipitation products over rugged topography: a case study in the upper Tekeze–Atbara Basin
Precipitation is a vital key element in various studies of hydrology, flood prediction, drought monitoring, and water resource management. The main challenge in conducting studies in remote regions with rugged topography is that weather stations …
Technical Statement from the 66th Greater Horn of Africa Climate Outlook Forum (GHACOF66)
The IGAD Climate Prediction and Applications Centre (ICPAC) released the March to May 2024 seasonal forecast which indicates a higher probability of wetter-than-normal conditions across most parts of the Greater Horn of Africa. Notably, the …
Trends of Hunger and Food Insecurity over IGAD Region of Eastern Africa
The eight countries under the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) of Eastern Africa considered countries in the African continent that are vulnerable to climate change and Extreme events(IPCC, 2018). Change and variability in extreme rainfall …
Impact-based flood forecasting in the Greater Horn of Africa
Every year Africa is hit by extreme floods which, combined with high levels of vulnerability and increasing population exposure, often result in humanitarian crises and population displacement. Impact-based forecasting and early warning for natural hazards …