Climate change and extreme weather conditions continue to pose significant risks to the environment, economies, and societies.
In a bid to find solutions to curb these, members of The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) have converged in Nairobi, Kenya for ,the 68th Greater Horn of Africa Climate Outlook Forum (#GHACOF68) – October to December 2024 series .
The two day event will take place in Nairobi Kenya.
Participants from 8 African countries who are members of The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) namely :Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan and Uganda will discuss on how to improve climate predictions and early warning systems while integrating climate information into national policies and development plans.
IGAD’s Executive Secretary, His Excellency Dr. Workneh Gebeyehu, while addressing the press expressed his commitment within IGAD to tackle the region’s climate challenges by blending innovation with tradition.
He also emphasized the need for collaborative efforts and gave an assurance of IGAD’s commitment to building resilient communities to address climate change.
Dr Workneh Gebeyehu also noted that GHACOF fosters collaboration and knowledge exchange among meteorologists, climate scientists, and policymakers, bolstering the region’s capacity effectively.
According to, Dr. Abdi Fidar officer incharge ICPAC the amount of funding there’s need for dissemination of information, as it continues to be the major challenge .
The quality of the decisions made is determined by the quality of accurate information that is in the public domain.
Food insecurity also continues to be a serious issue in the region.
The Regional Food Security and Nutrition Working Group (FSNWG), co-led by IGAD and the UNFAO, reports that an estimated 56.5 million people in the region face high levels of acute food insecurity and require urgent humanitarian assistance.
Malnutrition is also a significant concern, with over 11 million children under the age of five estimated to be acutely malnourished across the region.
Kenya, also recognizes the profound impact of climate change on our environment and communities.
With over 80% of our lands classified as arid and semi-arid (ASAL), this has increased vulnerability and weakened coping mechanisms of our communities.
However, In response, the Kenyan government, through the Ministry of Environment, has committed to mitigating these effects and ensuring sustainable development.
The stakeholders are confident that through continued collaboration, innovation, and dedication, Africa will achieve a sustainable and resilient future .