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Strengthening Anticipatory Action in Eastern Africa: Insights from the 1st Eastern Africa Dialogue Platform (EADP)

The 1st Eastern Africa Dialogue Platform (EADP) on Anticipatory Action (AA) convened from October 1st to 3rd, 2024, in Mombasa, Kenya. This inaugural event brought together a diverse group of stakeholders, including government agencies, humanitarian organizations, development actors, and academic institutions. Hosted by the IGAD Climate Prediction and Applications Centre…
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PASSAGE Project Students Review Meeting

Our PASSAGE Project brought together a transdisciplinary team of academic and technical partners for a one-day post-graduate research dissemination and progress review meeting.   “From this forum we can gauge what can be of actionable benefit from the student’s work and also provide them with meaningful feedback”, said Dr. Dereje…
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ICPALD, SPARC & Jameel Observatory Conference on Building Resilience & Prosperity of Pastoralists & Dryland Communities

ICPALD, SPARC and Jameel Observatory held a policy and practice dialogue focusing on the sustainable development of drylands. Co-convened by the three institutions, the event took place on October 1st & 2nd, 2025 at the Movenpick Hotel in Nairobi. In opening, H.E. Mohamed Abdi Ware, IGAD Deputy Executive Secretary, said, “There…
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October to December 2025 Rangeland Forage Prediction

The October to December 2025 rangeland forage prediction points to regeneration & better pasture conditions expected along: . Northeastern Uganda (Kaabong, Karenga, Kotido, Napak, Abim, Amudat, & Nakapiripirit districts) Somalia (Bardera & Elwaq) Southeastern South Sudan (Kapoeta North, Kapoeta South & Budi) Kenya (West Pokot & Moyale KE) Southern Ethiopia…
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GHACOF71: Livestock Sector – Analysis of Sectoral Implications, Impacts & Advisories /Response Strategies for Oct-Dec (OND) 2025 Season

OND 2025 Climate Outlook – Wetter vs Drier Scenarios ✅ Wetter than Normal – Key HighlightsOpportunities: Pasture & water regeneration, improved livestock body condition, food & income security (SE South Sudan, NE Somalia, SW/NE Uganda). Risks: Flooding, mudslides (SW Uganda), vector-borne diseases (RVF, LSD, trypanosomiasis), parasites, snake bites, and infrastructure…
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