Our mandates

As the  continental weather and climate watch institution for Africa, ACMAD provides:

– Regular continental  medium to long range weather and climate prediction

– Continental early warnings on drought, tropical cyclones and other extremes

–  Capacity building  on the applications of meteorology for sustainable social and economic development  at the national level;

– Development of methodologies  and techniques for applications at national and sub regional levels;

–  Stronger participation in global climate and weather watch programmes;

-Specialized training to relevant professionals  and development practitioners in Africa;

–  Appropriate research, data, and networking facilities  to research programmes in Africa.