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, and sectoral experts, focused on delivering the seasonal forecast for the March to May (MAM) 2025 period and discussing its implications for key sectors such as agriculture, water resources, health, disaster risk management, and energy.