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ICPAC receives Google.org funding through the UN WFP to Enhance Disaster Preparedness in Eastern Africa
On April 29, 2024, in Nairobi, Kenya: The IGAD Climate Prediction and Applications Centre (ICPAC) took a significant stride towards bolstering disaster preparedness and response capabilities. Today, the Center announced the reception of support from the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) for the implementation of a pioneering project titled "Strengthening Early Warning Systems for Anticipatory Actions." This initiative, aimed at leveraging machine learning to enhance early warning information systems, marks a collaborative effort involving leading weather and climate research institutions, a university, and a humanitarian organization.
The funding provided by WFP will also benefit the Kenya Meteorological Department …
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From Forests to Future: The Power of Native Reforestation in Supporting Kenya’s Local Climate
According to recent data on land cover and land use change, it is evident that Kenya has experienced a considerable decline in tree cover, with a loss of 360,824 hectares, between 2001 to 2020 (Butler, …
Pursuing Sustainable Development Goal 15: Progress and Challenges in Protecting Life on Land
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The world recognizes the importance of protecting and restoring terrestrial ecosystems, which are vital for human well-being, biodiversity conservation, and addressing climate change. The Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) …
Are Climate Adaptation policies in Eastern Africa sufficient?
Eastern Africa continues to grapple with the effects of climate change disrupting agricultural systems, depleting water resources, threatening biodiversity, and exacerbating existing socio-economic disparities. Governments and international bodies have developed and implemented climate adaptation policies …
El Niño Southern Oscillation and Indian Ocean Dipole Watch for the Eastern Africa - short rains season (October-December 2023)
The October-November-December (OND) rainfall season in Eastern Africa is significantly influenced by two phenomena: the El Niño Southern Oscillation (ENSO) and the Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD). ENSO is characterised by abnormal warming or cooling of …
UPDATE: Flash Flood Potential Areas
Our extreme rainfall forecast for the next seven days presents a risk of isolated flash floods in north-western South Sudan and western Ethiopia.
Recent weather conditions indicate a strong likelihood of heavy to very heavy …
Flash Flood Potential Areas
Based on the current 7 days extreme rainfall forecast, there is a foreseen potential risk of an isolated flash flood over the northern parts of the Greater Horn of Africa. Recent weather conditions indicate a …