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El Nino Preparedness Guidelines for Cities
An advisory note by UN-Habitat and IGAD providing an anticipatory action framework to help city and…
Mombasa Ministerial Declaration on Anticipatory Action, 2026
Ministers responsible for Disaster Risk Management and Humanitarian Affairs from IGAD Member States…
DESERT LOCUST RISK UNDER A STRENGTHENING EL NIÑO: IMPLICATIONS FOR THE GREATER HORN OF AFRICA
Since 2022, the Greater Horn of Africa transitioned from a regional Desert Locust upsurge to locali…
Q2 2026 Anticipatory Action Newsletter
The Q2 2026 Anticipatory Action Newsletter, produced by ICPAC, captures a quarter in which Anticipa…
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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 …
Training on Climate Data Management, Data Merging and Generation of Climate Products
In partnership with the WMO (World Meteorological Organization), ICPAC received vital support under the CREWS-Horn of Africa project, to further reinforce national and regional climate data management and analysis capabilities. This has led to this …
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 climate services in recent years, particularly in Africa, where the network of synoptic stations has been gradually declining. The Satellites-based Rainfall Estimates (SREs) …
Policy Brief: Leveraging data for improved food security in the IGAD region
With just five years to 2030, hunger and food insecurity trends are not moving in the right direction to end hunger and food insecurity by 2030 (SDG Target 2.1). Likewise, the indicators of progress towards …
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-May (MAM) 2025 seasonal forecast, which projected a higher likelihood of warmer-than-normal conditions across most parts of the IGAD …