Report of the 58 Greater Horn of Africa Climate Outlook Forum
IGAD Climate Prediction and Applications Centre (ICPAC)
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Abstract: The forum was held within the framework of the IGAD regional strategy for mainstreaming climate information into key socio-economic sectors for resilience and sustainable development. It brought together representatives from National Meteorological and Hydrological Services (NMHSs), sector focal points, regional partners, and global climate centers to ensure consistency in the access to and the interpretation of seasonal rainfall and temperature prediction in the Greater Horn of Africa (GHA) and the implications for critical sectors. Others were from socio-economic sectors such as agriculture and food security, health, water resources, energy, disaster risk reduction, civil society, conflict early warning response, environment and forestry, communication, and media, among other users of climate information and prediction products. The forum provided a structured means for users, researchers, and climate services providers to interact at the regional level to ensure that user needs for the seasonal prediction are met.