Technical statement from the 71st Greater Horn of Africa Climate Outlook Forum (GHACOF71)

This document presents the outcomes and forecasts from the 71st Greater Horn of Africa Climate Outlook Forum, focusing on the climate outlook for the October-December 2025 season.

The 71st Greater Horn of Africa Climate Outlook Forum (GHACOF71) was held in Nairobi from August 25-26, 2025. The forum reviewed and documented the progress and impacts of the June to September (JJAS) 2025 season, released the consolidated objective regional climate outlook for the October-December (OND) 2025 season, discussed the implications of the OND 2025 climate forecast, and developed practical advice for managing climate risks in various climate-sensitive sectors. Find all details in this document.