Towards Forecast-based Preparedness Action (ForPAc): Probabilistic forecast information for defensible preparedness decision-making and action The overall objective of ForPAc is to enhance the ability of mandated agencies to undertake preparedness actions in advance of flood/drought hazard events, in Kenya and the Greater Horn of Africa (GHA). This will be done by addressing two primary limitations of existing flood and drought warning systems: firstly increasing the credibility and pertinence of hazard forecasts, by developing improved weather-climate forecasts and associated livelihood impacts over a range of 'seamless' lead times from days to seasons; and secondly overcoming barriers to the implementation of risk reduction actions in advance of hazard events through the development and trialling of systematic approaches based on forecast information. Research and development activity contributing to the UK’s strategy to address key development challenges.