ORREC - Observatoire Régional de la Recherche pour l'Environnement et le Climat - CERD

What ORREC - Observatoire Régional de la Recherche pour l'Environnement et le Climat - CERD does

ORREC (Observatoire Régional de la Recherche pour l'Environnement et le Climat) is a Djibouti-based regional research observatory established in 2022 and hosted under the Centre d'Études et de Recherches Scientifiques (CERD) within the Ministère de l'Enseignement Supérieur et de la Recherche (MENSUR). It functions as a convening and research-coordination body focused on environmental and climate change issues affecting the Horn of Africa and wider East African region.

Its core product is the biennial Climate Change Research and Resilience Conference series (2CR), with the inaugural 2CR1 held in October 2022 and the second edition, 2CR2, scheduled for April 14-16, 2025. The conference delivers plenary sessions, research presentations, and policy dialogue drawing participation from multilateral bodies (World Bank, UNESCO, WHO, IAEA), research institutes (Stockholm Environment Institute), regional programmes (ACE IMPACT), government delegations, researchers, youth climate champions, and Djiboutian corporate sponsors.

ORREC operates with a small team of approximately 13 employees under Director Dr. Moussa Mahdi Ahmed, with supporting functions in finance/administration and communications/marketing. Its business model combines institutional government funding with event-based revenue from conference registration fees and corporate sponsorships (including CAC Bank, DMP, and venue partner Ayla Grand Hotel). The observatory's distribution is venue-based (conferences in Djibouti) supplemented by a public-facing communications function; no external paid product lines or recurring commercial subscriptions are evidenced.

Name

ORREC - Observatoire Régional de la Recherche pour l'Environnement et le Climat - CERD

Legal name

ORREC - Observatoire Régional de la Recherche pour l'Environnement et le Climat

Website

https://2crevent.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2022

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

ORREC is a Djibouti-based regional climate research observatory operating under CERD/MENSUR that convenes the biennial Climate Change Research and Resilience Conference (2CR series) for researchers, government delegations, multilateral bodies, youth champions, and corporate sponsors across the Horn of Africa.

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Product category

Research Conference & Climate Observatory Services

NAICS

Environment, Conservation and Wildlife Organizations (813312)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAGAGAF

Climate Change Mitigation & Adaptation

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Environmental & Conservation Organizations

SECONDARYBPAGAGAH

Environmental Education & Outreach

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Environmental & Conservation Organizations

SECONDARYBPADALAA

Climate Policy, Governance & NDC Support

Business & Public Services/International Organizations & Development/Climate, Environment & Sustainable Development Programs

Keywords

• Climate research observatory
• Environmental research services
• Conference organization
• Climate change conferences
• Research collaboration

Headquarters

HQ city

Djibouti

HQ country

Djibouti

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Conference Registration: Registration fees for participants and presenters attending the Climate Change Research and Resilience Conference
2. Sponsorship Packages: Corporate sponsorship arrangements providing visibility and engagement opportunities at the conference

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

ORREC is a regional climate and environmental research observatory based in Djibouti that organizes the Climate Change Research and Resilience Conference (2CR series). It convenes researchers, policymakers, and international organizations to share climate research, present innovations, and strengthen collaborations across themes such as climate monitoring, migration and food systems, biodiversity, water resources, soil and land change, and youth climate action. Its commercial activity is supported by online abstract submission and conference registration systems and a network of corporate and institutional sponsors and partners.

Product overview

ORREC organizes the Climate Change Research and Resilience Conference (2CR2), a three-day international event scheduled for April 14-16, 2025, in Djibouti. The conference serves as a platform for climate and environmental research sharing, featuring abstract submissions, panel discussions, and workshops across multiple thematic areas. Supporting systems include an abstract submission portal and conference registration system. The inaugural edition (2CR1) was held in October 2022.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Climate Change Research and Resilience Conference (2CR2) A three-day international conference that brings together climate and environmental researchers, policymakers, and stakeholders to share knowledge, present innovations, and strengthen collaborations. Features panel sessions, roundtables, abstract presentations, and workshops across six thematic tracks, with interpretation in French, English, and Arabic.
• Abstract Submission System An online platform enabling researchers and scientists to submit abstracts (up to 300 words in English, formatted per A4 portrait template) for presentation at the ORREC conference. Targets climate and environmental researchers seeking to publish findings at the regional level.
• Conference Registration Portal An online registration system with separate forms for participants and presenters, collecting personal information (title, name, email, phone number) and requiring acceptance of terms and conditions and privacy policy.
• Climate Change Research and Resilience Conference (2CR1) The inaugural edition of ORREC's Climate Change Research and Resilience Conference series, held in October 2022 in Djibouti. Featured video recordings of keynote speeches, a photo gallery, and attendance of heads of state, ministers, and representatives of international organizations.

Quantifiable outcome

• First conference held October 2022 with high-profile attendance including heads of state from Djibouti and Somalia
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• CERD (Centre d'Études et de Recherche de Djibouti)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-organizer of the Climate Change Research and Resilience Conference. CERD serves as the research institution partner providing technical expertise and institutional support for climate research initiatives.
• MENSUR (Ministère de l'Enseignement Supérieur et de la Recherche)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMinistry of Higher Education and Research of Djibouti, serving as government co-organizer providing institutional backing and policy alignment for climate research observatory activities.
• CAC Bank InternationalminorGTM or Marketing PartnerInternational banking services provider for individuals and businesses in Djibouti. Serves as conference sponsor providing financial sector visibility and potential support.
• DMP (Port Polyvalent de Doraleh)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerMulti-purpose port facility designed to relieve congestion at the old Doraleh port. Sponsors the climate conference as part of corporate social responsibility.
• ACE IMPACT (Africa Centres of Excellence for Development Impact)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAAU-led initiative supporting African Centers of Excellence. Partners with ORREC conference to promote climate research excellence across African academic institutions.
• Banque Mondiale (World Bank)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerInternational financial institution supporting development projects globally. Partners with conference to advance climate change research and development impact dialogue.
• Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational environmental research institute. SEI Africa researchers participate as speakers, contributing expertise on air quality management, climate governance, and data science applications for climate research.
• Ayla Grand HotelminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFive-star hotel serving as primary venue for the conference. Offers special rates for conference participants and provides shuttle services to and from the venue.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Stockholm Environment Institute: International environmental research institute that is already an active partner of ORREC, with SEI Africa researchers speaking at the 2CR2 conference. Both organizations operate as climate/environment research-focused convening bodies producing policy-relevant research for African and global audiences.
• African Academy of Sciences: Pan-African science academy that convenes researchers, funds research programs, and runs conferences across the continent. Comparable to ORREC as a research convening platform serving African scientific communities with similar themes of climate, health, and sustainable development.
• African Climate Policy Centre: UNECA-hosted centre working on climate policy and capacity building across Africa. Operates as a convening and advisory body on African climate issues, closely aligned with ORREC's regional observatory mandate and policy-focused mission in the Horn of Africa.
• Climate Action Network Africa: Regional network of African civil society organizations working on climate change advocacy and research dissemination. Comparable as a regional convening and knowledge-sharing platform targeting African climate stakeholders, though focused more on advocacy than research.

Broad incumbents

• World Meteorological Organization Regional Climate Centres: WMO operates regional climate centres across Africa providing climate data, monitoring, and research coordination. Functionally adjacent to ORREC's stated mission of climate and environmental monitoring for East Africa, though operating as part of a global UN system.
• World Resources Institute: Large global research organization working on climate, environment, and sustainable development. Comparable to ORREC in mission and policy-oriented research output, though operating at vastly larger scale and global geographic scope rather than focusing on the Horn of Africa.
• Global Climate Observing System: International framework coordinating climate observations and data across regions. Comparable as a climate monitoring and research coordination body, though operating at global scale rather than regional Horn of Africa focus.
• UNFCCC Regional Collaboration Centres: UNFCCC operates regional centres that convene governments and stakeholders on climate policy and implementation. Conceptually adjacent to ORREC's role as a regional convener on climate, though focused specifically on UNFCCC negotiation and policy support.

Emerging players

• International Research Institute for Climate and Society (Columbia): Columbia University institute focused on climate research and applications for societal benefit. Comparable as a research-oriented organization producing climate knowledge products for practitioners, with similar applied-research framing as ORREC's research observatory mandate.

Others

• Association of African Universities: Pan-African body coordinating higher education and research across the continent, parent of ACE IMPACT which partners with ORREC. Comparable as an umbrella organization convening African academic and research institutions around development priorities including climate.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

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