Arcus - Weather Forecast Verification

About this project

To develop an African verification weather data asset via establishing a network of Gold Standard weather stations across three countries in Africa, supporting agricultural planning and climate adaptation for smallholder farmers

Goals

Sustainable Development Goals this project works towards

• 1No Poverty
• 2Zero Hunger
• 3Good Health and Well-being
• 9Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
• 11Sustainable Cities and Communities
• 13Climate Action
• 17Partnerships for the Goals

Published by

Gates Foundation · Foundation

Countries

Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania

Sectors

Agricultural research

Focus

Climate adaptation · Main focusDisaster risk reduction · Main focus

Funded by

Gates Foundation

Implemented by

Trans-African Hydro-Meteorological Observatory

Published by Gates Foundation to the International Aid Transparency Initiative (IATI), last updated 12 Oct 2026 and imported automatically. IATI identifier: DAC-1601-INV-079120.

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