- 30th Sept - 01st Oct, 2025
- Skhirat International Conference Center, Morocco
From Risk to Resilience:
Meteorology and Innovation Driving Africa’s Early Warning Systems
Overview
ClimAfrica Forum 2025 is not just a forum — it is a continental turning point.
Africa is one of the most climate-vulnerable regions in the world—facing rising temperatures, extreme weather, and increasing pressure on food, water, and health systems. Yet, the majority of communities still lack access to early warning systems that save lives and guide decisions.
Co-organised and hosted by the General Directorate of Meteorology of Morocco, ClimAfrica is the most ambitious African initiative to fast-track the deployment of Early Warning Systems (EWS) for all by 2027. It is backed by the latest science from the IPCC and aligned with the WMO Africa Regional Action Plan.
Africa is one of the most climate-vulnerable regions in the world—facing rising temperatures, extreme weather, and increasing pressure on food, water, and health systems. Yet, the majority of communities still lack access to early warning systems that save lives and guide decisions.
Co-organised and hosted by the General Directorate of Meteorology of Morocco, ClimAfrica is the most ambitious African initiative to fast-track the deployment of Early Warning Systems (EWS) for all by 2027. It is backed by the latest science from the IPCC and aligned with the WMO Africa Regional Action Plan.
The Forum is designed to deliver:
Scientifically sound solutions
Scalable innovations
Strategic partnerships
Tangible political commitments
Held in the lead-up to COP30, ClimAfrica Forum 2025 will convene governments, scientists, innovators, and development partners to move from fragmented pilot projects to coordinated, operational systems. It aims to unlock investment, strengthen institutions, and scale climate technologies tailored to African realities.
This is more than a high-level event — it is a strategic moment to turn early warning from promise to practice, and to position Africa as a global leader in climate resilience.
Be part of Africa’s climate breakthrough.
This is more than a high-level event — it is a strategic moment to turn early warning from promise to practice, and to position Africa as a global leader in climate resilience.
Be part of Africa’s climate breakthrough.
SPEAKERS TILL DATE
Mr. Nizar Baraka
Minister for Equipment and Water,
Morocco
Mr. Abdelfetah Sahibi
Secretary-General, Ministry for Equipment and Water, Morocco
H.E. Dr. Abdulla Al Mandous
President, World Meteorological Organization
Mr. Mohamed Dkhissi
Director-General, General Directorate of Meteorology, Morocco
Dr. Johan Stander
Senior Director of Services Department
Dr. Agnes Kijazi
Director of WMO Regional Office Africa
Dr. Ernest Afiesimama
Regional Programme Manager, World Meteorological Organization
Dr. Katherine (Katie) Egan
Scientific Officer for SEWA (Strengthening Early Warning in Africa), ECMWF
Mr. Marcus Repnik
Director,
Systematic Observations Financing Facility (SOFF)
Ms. Anna Heureux
Head of Operations,
Systematic Observations Financing Facility (SOFF)
Dr. Riad Balaghi
Director of Project,
AAA Initiative Foundation
Mr. Tobias Fuchs
Member of the Board of Directors, German Meteorological Service (DWD)
Major General Hesham Tahoun
Chairman of the Egyptian Meteorological Authority
Mr. Ishaam Abader
CEO,
South African Weather Service
Mr. Fetene Teshome
Director General,
Ethiopian Meteorological Institute (EMI)
Mr. Adérito Celso Félix Aramuge Aramuge
General Director,
National Institute of Meteorology (INAM), Mozambique
More Speakers to be announced shortly
Sponsors till date
Innovation Sponsor
Gold Sponsors
Bronze Sponsors
Strategic Partner
Spotlight on ClimAfrica 2025
ClimAfrica Forum 2025, through two days of keynotes, expert panels, workshops, and a continent-wide climate tech pitch, will bring to life the four core pillars of early warning systems defined by the UN and WMO.
Risk Knowledge
Localized climate impact mapping, vulnerability assessments, and
the use of both scientific and indigenous knowledge
Monitoring & Forecasting
Leveraging next-generation technologies such as AI, satellite data, IoT, and mobile-based nowcasting tools
Dissemination & Communication
Bridging the last mile using community radio, SMS alerts, and local networks to ensure that warnings reach those most at risk.
Preparedness and Response
Strengthening the ability of institutions and local
governments to act on forecasts and implement anticipatory action plans.
SKYLABS INNOVATION ZONE
As part of ClimAfrica Forum 2025 – Skylabs Edition, the exhibition will feature an exclusive area showcasing over 20+ global and African solution providers—key players in the meteorology, climate, and innovation ecosystem.
Attendees will have privileged access to senior representatives from these organizations, opening doors to partnerships, tech transfer, and investment opportunities to accelerate climate resilience and early warning system deployment across the continent.
At the heart of the exhibition, the Skylabs Innovation Zone will host:
Live demos of cutting-edge climate solutions, Interactive workshops on forecasting, communication, and response, The Africa-wide tech pitch competition spotlighting scalable innovations, Explore, connect, and collaborate to shape the future of early warning in Africa.
At the heart of the exhibition, the Skylabs Innovation Zone will host:
Live demos of cutting-edge climate solutions, Interactive workshops on forecasting, communication, and response, The Africa-wide tech pitch competition spotlighting scalable innovations, Explore, connect, and collaborate to shape the future of early warning in Africa.
SKYLABS INNOVATION ZONE
As part of ClimAfrica Forum 2025 – Skylabs Edition, the exhibition will feature an exclusive area showcasing over 20+ global and African solution providers—key players in the meteorology, climate, and innovation ecosystem.
Attendees will have privileged access to senior representatives from these organizations, opening doors to partnerships, tech transfer, and investment opportunities to accelerate climate resilience and early warning system deployment across the continent.
At the heart of the exhibition, the Skylabs Innovation Zone will host:
Live demos of cutting-edge climate solutions, Interactive workshops on forecasting, communication, and response, The Africa-wide tech pitch competition spotlighting scalable innovations, Explore, connect, and collaborate to shape the future of early warning in Africa.
At the heart of the exhibition, the Skylabs Innovation Zone will host:
Live demos of cutting-edge climate solutions, Interactive workshops on forecasting, communication, and response, The Africa-wide tech pitch competition spotlighting scalable innovations, Explore, connect, and collaborate to shape the future of early warning in Africa.
KEY FEATURES
6+
Hours of Keynote Sessions
7+
Hours of Panel Discussions
Exclusive
B2B Meetings
Competition
Climate Start-up Pitch Competitions
VIP
Luncheon
ATTENDEES OF CLIMAFRICA 2025
ClimAfrica Forum 2025 will bring together key leaders and decision-makers from across the African continent, representing:
- National Meteorological and Hydrometeorological Services
- Regional and Global Meteorological Centers
- International and Intergovernmental Organizations
- Disaster Risk Management Authorities
- Ministries and Agencies in Agriculture, Aviation, Energy, and Transportation
- Universities, Research Institutes, Startups, and NGO
Sample List of topics at Climafrica Forum 2025
Africa Skylabs Sessions (Workshops)
TECHNOLOGICAL
INNOVATIONS FOR
METEOROLOGY:
ARTIFICIAL
INTELLIGENCE,
INFORMATION SYSTEMS,
OBSERVATION
MODERNIZATION
OF OBSERVATION
NETWORKS (DRONES,
AUTOMATED
STATIONS, IOT)
CONTRIBUTION OF
AI IN THE FIELDS OF
FORECASTING AND
CLIMATE
BETTER OBSERVATION
FOR BETTER CLIMATE
MONITORING
OPEN CLIMATE DATA
& COLLABORATIVE
PLATFORMS
EARLY
WARNING
SYSTEMS FOR
ALL
CLIMATE MODELING
AND PROJECTIONS
FOR BETTER
ADAPTATION
SMART AGRO
TECHNOLOGICAL
SOLUTIONS FOR
INNOVATIVE
AGRICULTURE
INNOVATIVE CLIMATE
SERVICES FOR
WATER AND RISK
MANAGEMENT
FOSTERING
PARTNERSHIPS FOR
FORECASTING AND
THE DEVELOPMENT
OF EARLY WARNING
SYSTEMS
MODERNIZATION
OF NMHSS IN
AFRICA
PPPS TO FINANCE
INVESTMENT
OPPORTUNITIES
STARTUPS AND
CLIMATE INITIATIVES
CAPACITY BUILDING
AND TRAINING
FOR THE NEXT
GENERATION
OF AFRICAN
METEOROLOGISTS
DEVELOPMENT OF
URBAN WEATHER (AIR
QUALITY)
CONTACT US
The General Directorate of Meteorology
Ms Meriem Alaouri
alaouri.meriem@marocmeteo.ma
Consensus Group
Biju Krishnan
biju@consensus-int.com
Ms Meriem Alaouri
alaouri.meriem@marocmeteo.ma
Consensus Group
Biju Krishnan
biju@consensus-int.com