Collection and analysis of meteorological data, seasonal forecasts, monitoring of rainfall and temperatures.
The collection of quality data, analysis of variations/changes in climatic, meteorological, bioclimatic, and pedoclimatic conditions and their impacts on sensitive vital sectors. These services involve mastering the situations regarding rainfall, temperatures, evapotranspiration, winds, relative humidity, seasonal forecasts, Numerical Weather Predictions, etc.
Seasonal forecasts are produced:
Seasonal forecasts provide the following information:
At the end of their work, experts also announce the possible implications of the season's forecasts and make recommendations.
To mitigate the effects of climate change, it is necessary to:
Seasonal forecasts are based on, among other things, the analysis of the current situation and probable developments of Sea Surface Temperatures (SST), forecasts from global climate centers, statistical analyses of data from National Meteorological and Hydrological Services (NMHSs), and expert knowledge of the climate characteristics in West Africa and the Sahel.
Master the Climate and Water
CILSS Library
40%
Of global agricultural yields are lost due to inadequate crop management
Climate data and information for West Africa and the Sahel
40 %
Climate data and information for West Africa and the Sahel
Monitoring ecosystems, mapping land use changes.
40 %
Global agricultural yields are lost due to inadequate crop management.
Information on good sustainable land management practices
40 %
Information on good sustainable land management practices
Information on bushfires.
40 %
Information on bushfires
