GHACOF 60 Seasonal Forecast: Early Warning for Early Action

Date

Tuesday, 15th of February 2022 to Thursday, 17th of February 2022

Category

Online Conference

Description

DATE & TIME

15th - 17th February 9am to 5pm Nairobi (GMT+3)

FORUM OBJECTIVES

The conference brings together key climate stakeholders from the region, working to develop climate services for sustainable development. It also provides individuals and organizations with an opportunity to showcase innovations to adapt and mitigate the effects of climate change. This season’s theme is “Early Warning for Early Action”.

The forum aims to:

  • Review the impact of the October - December 2021 season
  • Present the regional forecast for the March - May 2022 season
  • Present the expected impact of the forecast and advisories for key sectors in each country
  • Provide a marketplace for decision makers, climate scientists, researchers, and users of climate information

Working groups to co-produce climate services and advisories will take place in the following sectors:

  • Agriculture and Food Security
  • Disaster Risk Management
  • Water and Energy
  • Livestock
  • Health
  • Environment and Forests
  • Conflict Early Warning
  • Climate Change
  • Media and Communications

SPONSORS

European Union, Organisation of the Africa, Caribbean and Pacific Group of States (OACPS) and the World Meteorlogical Organisation.

REGISTER VIA ZOOM