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August 26, 2025
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Horn of Africa Leaders Warn of Rising Climate Threats at Nairobi Forum

Horn of Africa Leaders Warn of Rising Climate Threats at Nairobi Forum

Greater Horn of Africa have convened for the 71st Climate Outlook Forum (GHACOF 71), against the backdrop of worsening climate extremes..

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Leaders from the Greater Horn of Africa convened in Nairobi for the 71st Climate Outlook Forum (GHACOF 71) to address escalating climate threats and prepare for the upcoming October–December 2025 short rains season. The forum emphasizes strengthening early warning systems and translating climate information into practical action to save lives and protect livelihoods.

  • The forum is organized by the IGAD Climate Prediction and Applications Centre (ICPAC) in partnership with the Kenya Meteorological Department.
  • Kenya’s Cabinet Secretary for Environment, Climate Change and Forestry, Dr. Debora Barasa, warned that climate-related risks test the resilience of both IGAD and EAC Member States.
  • IGAD Deputy Executive Secretary Mohamed Abdi Ware highlighted the challenge of weak dissemination and uptake of reliable forecasts at the community level.

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