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21 Oct 25

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 Wakjira…

21 Oct 25

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…

09 Sep 25

Africa Climate Summit 2: ICPALD Side Event

05 Sep 25

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…

05 Sep 25

South Sudan Policy Makers’ Meeting on the Ratification of the IGAD Protocol on Transhumance

September 2-3, 2025 (RAJAF, South Sudan) With funding from the European Union, ICPALD held a two-day South Sudan Policy Makers’ session on the ratification of the IGAD Transhumance Protocol, bringing together national parliamentarians and experts from line ministries. In opening on behalf of IGAD Executive Secretary Dr. Workneh Gebeyehu, Head of…

31 Aug 25

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…

25 Aug 25

Ethiopian Policy Makers’ Meeting on the Ratification of the IGAD Protocol on Transhumance

August 19-20, 2025 (BISHOFTU, Ethiopia) With funding from the European Union, ICPALD held a two-day Ethiopian Policy Makers’ session on the ratification of the IGAD Transhumance Protocol, bringing together national parliamentarians and relevant experts. In opening on behalf of IGAD Executive Secretary Dr. Workneh Gebeyehu, Head of Mission to Ethiopia…

18 Jul 25

Gender, Equality & Inclusion (GEI) Workshop for PASSAGE Project Partners

July 8-10, 2025 (NAIROBI, Kenya) ICPALD convened a gender, equality and inclusion workshop for PASSAGE project partners with participants from World Food Programme, Regional Centre for Mapping of Resources for Development (RCMRD), Makerere University, University of Nairobi, Sussex University, Jigjiga University, IFRC, Red Cross-Ethiopia, South Sudan & Uganda. “Climate variability…

04 Jul 25

ICPALD Launches Cross-Border Road Clearance to Boost Livelihoods in Kaabong & Kapoeta

July 3, 2025 (Kaabong District, Uganda): The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), through its specialised institution, the IGAD Centre for Pastoral Areas and Livestock Development (ICPALD), officially launched the clearance of the Usake–NewKuch road in Morungole Subcounty, Kaabong District. Funded by the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (SIDA), under the Sustainable…

02 Jul 25

IGAD Supervises Road Clearance & Grain Store Rehabilitation to Strengthen Livelihoods in Karamoja Cross-Border Region

June 30 – July 4, 2025 (Kaabong District, Uganda): IGAD Centre for Pastoral Areas and Livestock Development (ICPALD), is conducting a mission in Kaabong District, Uganda, to supervise and document the clearance of the Usake–Newkuch road and rehabilitation of a grain storage facility. These activities are part of the Sustainable…