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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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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 …
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 …