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26 Nov 25

PASSAGE 2nd Annual Project Planning Meeting

November 4-7, 2025 (DIANI, Kenya) Through our PASSAGE Project we convened 12 collaborative partners, including policy developers, practitioners and academic institutions for the project’s second annual planning meeting. At the opening session, the team leaders from institutions co-implementing the project said: “We are in a region that is vulnerable to drought…

22 Oct 25

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

By Ahmed Mohamoud – Project Officer 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…

21 Oct 25

ICPALD at the 2025 Agricultural Society of Kenya (ASK) Kitale National Show

ICPALD facilitated the showcasing of value-added rangeland products from cross-border pastoral communities in Kaabong District-Uganda and Kapoeta East County-South Sudan during the four-day ASK Kitale National Show. The event provided a regional opportunity for 16 community members to expand their market base, enhance visibility of their products and create awareness…

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…

PASSAGE 2nd Annual Project Planning Meeting

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

ICPALD at the 2025 Agricultural Society of Kenya (ASK) Kitale National Show

PASSAGE Project Students Review Meeting

ICPALD, SPARC & Jameel Observatory Conference on Building Resilience & Prosperity of Pastoralists & Dryland Communities

Africa Climate Summit 2: ICPALD Side Event

October to December 2025 Rangeland Forage Prediction

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

GHACOF71: Livestock Sector – Analysis of Sectoral Implications, Impacts & Advisories /Response Strategies for Oct-Dec (OND) 2025 Season

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

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