Clouds, Precipitation & Urban Extreme Weather Workshop: The African Continent

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About the Event

We are pleased to announce a combined scientific workshop on

“Directions for Future Research on Clouds and Precipitation over the African Continent” and

“Directions for Future Research on Urbanization and Extreme Weather in the Tropical African Continent.”

This joint meeting will take place at the University of Nairobi, Kenya, from 20–24 July 2026.

The workshop will bring together scientists, students, and practitioners from across Africa and around the world to discuss current understanding, challenges, and future research directions related to:

• Clouds, precipitation, and weather processes in Africa

• Urbanisation and extreme weather

• Observation and modelling of weather systems

• Early warning systems and climate risk communication

• Opportunities for collaboration and capacity building

You can find a flyer for the workshop here.

This event is endorsed by the World Weather Research Programme (WWRP) of the WMO

Purpose

This combined event aims to:

• Strengthen collaboration between African and international researchers

• Identify key scientific questions on cloud processes, urban impacts, and extreme weather

• Explore advances in observational networks, radar, satellite applications, and AI-driven forecasting

• Develop strategies to enhance early warning systems and research capacity in Africa

Dates and Venue

📍 University of Nairobi, Kenya

🗓️ 20–24 July 2026

Get Involved

We invite interested scientists, practitioners, and students to:

• Suggest topics you would like to see covered during the workshop

• Register your interest to receive updates and announcements

👉 Submit your ideas and register interest here