SARCOF-31: Turning climate forecasts into actionable advisories

This report presents outcomes of the Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT’s technical and institutional support to the 31st Southern Africa Regional Climate Outlook Forum (SARCOF-31), held in Lusaka, Zambia, from 8–11 September 2025. The Alliance contributed to the forum through knowledge p...

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Main Authors: Gamoyo, Majambo, Ahmed, Jemal Seid, Ghosh, Aniruddha
Format: Informe técnico
Language:Inglés
Published: 2025
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Online Access:https://hdl.handle.net/10568/180175
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Summary:This report presents outcomes of the Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT’s technical and institutional support to the 31st Southern Africa Regional Climate Outlook Forum (SARCOF-31), held in Lusaka, Zambia, from 8–11 September 2025. The Alliance contributed to the forum through knowledge products, a technical presentation, and targeted capacity-building interactions that advanced the integration of climate forecasting into agricultural decision-making processes. Our support aligned with the SARCOF-31 theme “Closing the Early Warning Gap Together within the SADC Region” and sought to strengthen the interface between national meteorological services, agricultural institutions, and end-user communities. Key outcomes include the identification of climate-information needs for priority value chains, the design of pathways to enhance the flow of agro-climate advisories, and an assessment of decision-support tools for agricultural planning.