This policy brief seeks to share the CONFER project’s findings with key stakeholders and potential users through disseminating results and ensuring accessibility to developed tools.
The sixth Foundational Climate Prediction Training Workshop for ICPAC Member States forecasters kicked off on Monday, November 13, 2023, at… Read More »Boosting the skills of East African climate forecasters: The 6th Foundational Climate Training Workshop for ICPAC Member States paves the way for enhanced seasonal prediction
Due to a combination of climatic extremes and vulnerable communities, East Africa is the focus of much research, engagement and action.
The forum is a hybrid event that will be held physically in Mombasa, Kenya, and virtually on Zoom.
The conference brings together key climate stakeholders from the region, working to develop climate services for sustainable development.
CONFER has two “Sister projects”: DOWN2EARTH and FOCUS-Africa. All three are funded under the same sub-topic of the Horizon 2020 programme, and we want to explore our “sister projects” a bit further. First up is DOWN2EARTH, led by Dr Michael Singer at the University of Cardiff. We have asked him for some insight into what the project does, its connection to CONFER, and how the two projects work together.
Seasonal forecasts are becoming increasingly relevant as the weather is getting more extreme. Early indications of how the weather will be long into the future increases the ability to prepare for different scenarios. One way to distribute the forecasts to the people who need them is through Regional Climate Outlook Forums, and recently the first Norwegian one took place, arranged by Climate Futures.
CONFER is working to both improve and develop new climate services for the East African region. One of the places… Read More »From Weather Apps to Seasonal Forecasting: Why User Feedback is Key to Successful Climate Services
