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		<title>The 26th Session of the ASEAN Climate Outlook Forum (ASEANCOF-26)</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 03:29:20 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Hosted by the Department of Science and Technology – Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration, ASEANCOF-26 will provide the regional climate outlook for the June–August 2026 season and bring together meteorological and climate experts from across Southeast Asia. ASEANCOF-26 aims to strengthen the capacity and confidence of National Meteorological and Hydrological Services (NMHSs) in [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://uat.rimes.int/events/the-26th-session-of-the-asean-climate-outlook-forum-aseancof-26/">The 26th Session of the ASEAN Climate Outlook Forum (ASEANCOF-26)</a> appeared first on <a href="https://uat.rimes.int">rimes</a>.</p>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Hosted by the Department of Science and Technology – Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration, ASEANCOF-26 will provide the regional climate outlook for the June–August 2026 season and bring together meteorological and climate experts from across Southeast Asia.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">ASEANCOF-26 aims to strengthen the capacity and confidence of National Meteorological and Hydrological Services (NMHSs) in delivering actionable climate forecasts that support climate-informed decision-making across sectors, guided by the theme,&nbsp;<em>“Navigating Our Future, Together: Translating Climate Forecasts into Action.”</em></p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Registration is now open:&nbsp;<a href="https://tinyurl.com/ASEANCOF26-Reg" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://tinyurl.com/ASEANCOF26-Reg</a></p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Stay tuned for more updates on ASEANCOF-26!&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/climateoutlook?__cft__%5B0%5D=AZY4c9IavQR7GPHwcCxgIp50g7FDTA7SUCRiNnD7k0Mfs8mN94DlRu8Y2MwGYAkYjE1-g4PYLJx-cvIm0MWJ181YW10tWTnHbCfRqDWORUjhJYI1Tbz_s20W9VIGlpYskz_wY-YNJmPfyi3ATRmjPzuSJehx753E-f1g6xnpXuitlRk1uNBl6woQ-POR--Y5sGs&amp;__tn__=*NK-R" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">#ClimateOutlook</a>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/asean?__cft__%5B0%5D=AZY4c9IavQR7GPHwcCxgIp50g7FDTA7SUCRiNnD7k0Mfs8mN94DlRu8Y2MwGYAkYjE1-g4PYLJx-cvIm0MWJ181YW10tWTnHbCfRqDWORUjhJYI1Tbz_s20W9VIGlpYskz_wY-YNJmPfyi3ATRmjPzuSJehx753E-f1g6xnpXuitlRk1uNBl6woQ-POR--Y5sGs&amp;__tn__=*NK-R" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">#ASEAN</a>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/earlywarning?__cft__%5B0%5D=AZY4c9IavQR7GPHwcCxgIp50g7FDTA7SUCRiNnD7k0Mfs8mN94DlRu8Y2MwGYAkYjE1-g4PYLJx-cvIm0MWJ181YW10tWTnHbCfRqDWORUjhJYI1Tbz_s20W9VIGlpYskz_wY-YNJmPfyi3ATRmjPzuSJehx753E-f1g6xnpXuitlRk1uNBl6woQ-POR--Y5sGs&amp;__tn__=*NK-R" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">#EarlyWarning</a>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/resilience?__cft__%5B0%5D=AZY4c9IavQR7GPHwcCxgIp50g7FDTA7SUCRiNnD7k0Mfs8mN94DlRu8Y2MwGYAkYjE1-g4PYLJx-cvIm0MWJ181YW10tWTnHbCfRqDWORUjhJYI1Tbz_s20W9VIGlpYskz_wY-YNJmPfyi3ATRmjPzuSJehx753E-f1g6xnpXuitlRk1uNBl6woQ-POR--Y5sGs&amp;__tn__=*NK-R" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">#Resilience</a>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/climateaction?__cft__%5B0%5D=AZY4c9IavQR7GPHwcCxgIp50g7FDTA7SUCRiNnD7k0Mfs8mN94DlRu8Y2MwGYAkYjE1-g4PYLJx-cvIm0MWJ181YW10tWTnHbCfRqDWORUjhJYI1Tbz_s20W9VIGlpYskz_wY-YNJmPfyi3ATRmjPzuSJehx753E-f1g6xnpXuitlRk1uNBl6woQ-POR--Y5sGs&amp;__tn__=*NK-R" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">#ClimateAction</a>&nbsp;#ASEANCOF #ClimateResilience #EarlyWarning #UKAidWISER #ASEANCOF26&nbsp;</p>



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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">ASEANCOF-26 is supported by the UK government&#8217;s Foreign, Commonwealth &amp; Development Office (FCDO) through the Weather and Climate Information Services (WISER) Asia-Pacific Programme, part of the Climate Action for a Resilient Asia (CARA) initiative.</p>



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<p>The post <a href="https://uat.rimes.int/events/the-26th-session-of-the-asean-climate-outlook-forum-aseancof-26/">The 26th Session of the ASEAN Climate Outlook Forum (ASEANCOF-26)</a> appeared first on <a href="https://uat.rimes.int">rimes</a>.</p>
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		<title>RIMES Strengthens Global Collaboration on Early Warning Systems at High-Level Forum in Beijing</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 04:23:56 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>RIMES Strengthens Global Collaboration on Early Warning Systems at High-Level Forum in Beijing Beijing, China, 22 April 2026 – The Regional Integrated Multi-Hazard Early Warning System (RIMES) participated in the 3rd&#160;High-Level Meeting of the Forum on Global Action for Shared Development, hosted by the China Meteorological Administration. The forum brought together global partners to advance [&#8230;]</p>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Beijing, China, 22 April 2026 – The Regional Integrated Multi-Hazard Early Warning System (RIMES) participated in the 3<sup>rd</sup>&nbsp;High-Level Meeting of the Forum on Global Action for Shared Development, hosted by the China Meteorological Administration.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">The forum brought together global partners to advance cooperation on disaster risk reduction and to accelerate progress under the Early Warnings for All initiative. RIMES’ participation reflects its continued commitment to strengthening inter-regional collaboration and supporting countries in addressing the early warning gap.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">A key highlight of the meeting was the technical exchange on “MAZU,” China’s integrated global early warning solution. The system presents a comprehensive approach across the full early warning value chain, linking monitoring, forecasting, dissemination, and response within a unified framework.</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image aligncenter size-large"><img decoding="async" width="1024" height="576" src="https://uat.rimes.int/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/WhatsApp-Image-2569-04-27-at-16.09.46-1024x576.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-3877" srcset="https://uat.rimes.int/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/WhatsApp-Image-2569-04-27-at-16.09.46-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://uat.rimes.int/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/WhatsApp-Image-2569-04-27-at-16.09.46-300x169.jpg 300w, https://uat.rimes.int/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/WhatsApp-Image-2569-04-27-at-16.09.46-768x432.jpg 768w, https://uat.rimes.int/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/WhatsApp-Image-2569-04-27-at-16.09.46-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://uat.rimes.int/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/WhatsApp-Image-2569-04-27-at-16.09.46.jpg 2048w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></figure>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">RIMES engaged in discussions on MAZU’s modular architecture and its application of artificial intelligence in forecasting, including its adaptability across diverse national contexts. These exchanges provide useful insights for further enhancing RIMES’ decision support systems and advancing scalable, user-oriented solutions for its Member States.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">The forum also served as a platform for dialogue among meteorological agencies and development partners on strengthening coordination and operationalizing end-to-end early warning systems. Discussions highlighted the importance of ensuring that technological advancements translate into actionable information that reaches at-risk communities.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">RIMES continues to work with global and regional partners to support the delivery of impact-based, multi-hazard early warning services, contributing to improved preparedness, risk-informed decision-making, and resilience across its Member States.</p>



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		<title>RIMES Engages in Strategic Discussions at 5th BIMSTEC Weather and Climate Meeting</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 04:19:31 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Mr. A.R. Subbiah, Director General of RIMES, along with RIMES management, participated in the 5th  Governing Board (GB) and Scientific Advisory Committee (SAC) Meeting of the BIMSTEC Centre for Weather and Climate (BCWC), held on 22–23 April 2026 in Thimphu, Bhutan.  Hosted by Bhutan, the meeting served as an important regional platform under the BIMSTEC [&#8230;]</p>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Mr. A.R. Subbiah, Director General of RIMES, along with RIMES management, participated in the 5<sup>th</sup>  Governing Board (GB) and Scientific Advisory Committee (SAC) Meeting of the BIMSTEC Centre for Weather and Climate (BCWC), held on 22–23 April 2026 in Thimphu, Bhutan. </p>



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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Hosted by Bhutan, the meeting served as an important regional platform under the BIMSTEC framework to review progress, address emerging challenges, and define strategic priorities for strengthening weather and climate services across member countries. Building on the outcomes of the previous Governing Board meeting, discussions focused on enhancing institutional coordination, advancing scientific collaboration, and strengthening the integration of climate information into policy and decision-making processes.</p>



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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Key agenda items included the presentation of progress since the 4th Governing Board meeting, deliberations on the revised governance structure of BCWC, and strategic initiatives such as the establishment of meteorological observation networks across BIMSTEC Member States by March 2027. The meeting also discussed the expansion of the BIMSTEC PhD Fellowship Programme to strengthen regional scientific capacity, along with proposals for the development of agrometeorological advisory services to support climate-sensitive sectors, particularly agriculture. </p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="576" src="https://uat.rimes.int/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/S__44236813_0-1024x576.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-3873" srcset="https://uat.rimes.int/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/S__44236813_0-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://uat.rimes.int/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/S__44236813_0-300x169.jpg 300w, https://uat.rimes.int/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/S__44236813_0-768x432.jpg 768w, https://uat.rimes.int/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/S__44236813_0-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://uat.rimes.int/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/S__44236813_0.jpg 2048w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></figure>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">The Scientific Advisory Committee session complemented these discussions by providing a technical platform for member countries to present updates, exchange experiences, and contribute to the formulation of recommendations and action points. It also addressed upcoming training priorities and collaborative initiatives for 2026, reinforcing the importance of capacity development and knowledge sharing across the region.</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="576" src="https://uat.rimes.int/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/S__28033029-1024x576.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-3874" srcset="https://uat.rimes.int/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/S__28033029-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://uat.rimes.int/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/S__28033029-300x169.jpg 300w, https://uat.rimes.int/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/S__28033029-768x432.jpg 768w, https://uat.rimes.int/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/S__28033029-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://uat.rimes.int/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/S__28033029.jpg 2048w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></figure>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">RIMES’ participation highlights its continued role in supporting regional cooperation through technical expertise, operational services, and capacity building. Through such engagements, RIMES contributes to strengthening the end-to-end value chain, from observations and data to forecasts, climate services, and decision support systems, ultimately supporting more effective disaster risk management and climate resilience across the BIMSTEC region.</p>
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		<title>SLMC &#038; FFSB Workshop in Thailand from 8 &#8211; 11 June 2026</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 04:03:36 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Strengthening Last-Mile Communication and Flood Forecasting on a Shoestring Budget: Regional Workshop in Thailand The Regional Integrated Multi-Hazard Early Warning System (RIMES), with funding support from UCAR will convene a&#160;Regional Review and Planning Workshop on Strengthening Last-Mile Communication (SLMC)&#160;alongside a&#160;Technical Workshop on Flood Forecasting on a Shoestring Budget (FFSB)&#160;from&#160;8–11 June 2026&#160;at Novotel Bangkok Future Park [&#8230;]</p>
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<p class="has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph"><strong>Strengthening Last-Mile Communication and Flood Forecasting on a Shoestring Budget: Regional Workshop in Thailand</strong><br></p>



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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">The Regional Integrated Multi-Hazard Early Warning System (RIMES), with funding support from UCAR will convene a&nbsp;<strong>Regional Review and Planning Workshop on Strengthening Last-Mile Communication (SLMC)</strong>&nbsp;alongside a&nbsp;<strong>Technical Workshop on Flood Forecasting on a Shoestring Budget (FFSB)</strong>&nbsp;from&nbsp;<strong>8–11 June 2026</strong>&nbsp;at Novotel Bangkok Future Park Rangsit.</p>



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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">This four-day regional event will bring together experts from National Meteorological and Hydrological Services (NMHSs), disaster management authorities, and partner institutions from South Asia and Southeast Asia. The workshop aims to consolidate progress achieved under the SLMC initiative and strengthen technical and operational capacities for delivering people-centered, impact-based early warning services.</p>



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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">The&nbsp;<strong>SLMC Regional Review and Planning Workshop</strong>&nbsp;will focus on assessing implementation progress across pilot countries, identifying key lessons learned, and developing actionable roadmaps for the continuation and scaling of last-mile communication systems. Discussions will emphasize strengthening end-to-end, people-centered multi-hazard early warning systems (MHEWS), enhancing institutional coordination, and improving risk communication strategies to ensure timely and effective dissemination of warnings to at-risk communities.</p>



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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Complementing this, the&nbsp;<strong>FFSB Technical Workshop</strong>&nbsp;will provide a focused platform for advancing cost-effective and operational flood forecasting approaches. The sessions will cover key technical areas including ensemble hydrologic forecasting, forecast uncertainty, and the use of open-source tools such as the Research Distributed Hydrologic Model (RDHM). Participants will also engage in practical demonstrations and discussions on configuring forecasting systems, data preparation, and integrating forecasts into decision-making processes.</p>



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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">A key highlight of the workshop will be the participation of leading international experts in flood forecasting and early warning systems, who will contribute technical insights and global best practices. Their engagement is expected to strengthen regional capacity by bridging advanced forecasting methodologies with operational realities in resource-constrained environments.</p>



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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">The workshop is designed as an integrated platform to link advances in forecasting science with last-mile communication systems, ensuring that improved technical capabilities translate into actionable early warnings and timely community response. By the end of the workshop, participating countries are expected to develop country-specific action plans outlining pathways for strengthening impact-based forecasting and enhancing early warning dissemination. The workshop is also meant to promote the establishment of the FFSB open-source hydrological forecasting community to further low-cost operational ensemble flood forecasting.</p>



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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">This regional initiative reflects RIMES’ continued commitment to supporting its Member States in building resilient, inclusive, and effective early warning systems that save lives and reduce disaster risks.</p>



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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">For more information, please contact us through our email:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:rimes@rimes.int">rimes@rimes.int</a>.</p>
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		<title>Translating Operational Ocean Forecasting into Action: A Multi-Agency Approach</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 08:59:07 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>RIMES and DNMG Timor-Leste successfully conducted a Technical Training on Forecast Products Interpretation in Dili, Timor-Leste from 24–26 March 2026 under the GCF Timor-Leste Project. Building from last week’s training on the customization of ocean products, this phase focuses on the operationalization of forecasts and strengthening institutional capacity to translate technical outputs into actionable information. [&#8230;]</p>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">RIMES and DNMG Timor-Leste successfully conducted a Technical Training on Forecast Products Interpretation in Dili, Timor-Leste from 24–26 March 2026 under the GCF Timor-Leste Project.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Building from last week’s training on the customization of ocean products, this phase focuses on the operationalization of forecasts and strengthening institutional capacity to translate technical outputs into actionable information. The training emphasizes the practical application of key systems, including the Climate Database Informatics System (CDIS) and the Ocean State Forecast and Advisory System (OSFAS), to support real-time decision-making and advisory services.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Participants are guided through hands-on sessions that enhance their ability to interpret forecast data and communicate timely advisories to relevant stakeholders. The program also highlights the importance of coordinated institutional response, ensuring that forecast information is effectively used across sectors.</p>



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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">To further strengthen preparedness, the training includes interagency Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) development and scenario-based tabletop discussions. These sessions simulate coordinated responses to critical events such as potential fishing zone advisories, coral bleaching, oil spills, and incoming high tides. Through these exercises, participants work together to define clear roles, responsibilities, and communication pathways.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">By aligning technical capacity with institutional coordination, the training supports a more integrated and impact-based approach to ocean forecasting in Timor-Leste. It contributes to enhancing early warning systems, improving response readiness, and strengthening coastal resilience.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">This continued collaboration under the GCF Timor-Leste Project reflects a shared commitment to advancing climate services and ensuring that forecast information leads to timely, informed, and effective action at the national level.</p>



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		<pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 08:48:01 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>To strengthen Timor-Leste’s operational forecasting capacity, RIMES, in collaboration with the National Directorate of Meteorology and Geophysics (DNMG), is conducting two consecutive technical training programmes in Dili from&#160;16–26 March 2026 under the GCF Timor-Leste Project.&#160; The ongoing&#160;Technical Training on Customization of Ocean Forecast Products (16–23 March 2026) is strengthening participants’ technical capacity in ocean data [&#8230;]</p>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">To strengthen Timor-Leste’s operational forecasting capacity, RIMES, in collaboration with the National Directorate of Meteorology and Geophysics (DNMG), is conducting two consecutive technical training programmes in Dili from&nbsp;<strong>16–26 March 2026</strong> under the GCF Timor-Leste Project.&nbsp;</p>



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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">The ongoing&nbsp;<strong>Technical Training on Customization of Ocean Forecast Products (16–23 March 2026)</strong> is strengthening participants’ technical capacity in ocean data processing and forecasting applications. The training introduces advanced concepts guiding participants from foundational oceanographic data to predictive simulations for environmental applications.</p>



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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Participants are gaining hands-on experience in handling GRIB and netCDF data formats, applying statistical bias correction, and using Linux-based tools for data processing. The program also covers practical applications including tidal modeling, oil spill trajectory simulation, coral bleaching forecasting, and mapping of potential fishing zones using satellite data. Sessions on Digital Elevation Models (DEMs) and ocean observation systems further support integrated analysis for decision-making.&nbsp;</p>



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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">This will be followed by the&nbsp;<strong>Technical Training on Forecast Products Interpretation (24–26 March 2026)</strong>, which will focus on strengthening the ability to interpret and operationalize forecast information. Using the Climate Database Informatics System (CDIS) and the Ocean State Forecast and Advisory System (OSFAS), participants will enhance their skills in data interpretation, system operation, and advisory dissemination.</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="768" src="https://uat.rimes.int/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/WhatsApp-Image-2026-03-17-at-16.38.50-1024x768.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-3835" srcset="https://uat.rimes.int/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/WhatsApp-Image-2026-03-17-at-16.38.50-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https://uat.rimes.int/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/WhatsApp-Image-2026-03-17-at-16.38.50-300x225.jpg 300w, https://uat.rimes.int/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/WhatsApp-Image-2026-03-17-at-16.38.50-768x576.jpg 768w, https://uat.rimes.int/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/WhatsApp-Image-2026-03-17-at-16.38.50-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https://uat.rimes.int/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/WhatsApp-Image-2026-03-17-at-16.38.50.jpg 2048w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></figure>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">The training will emphasize translating technical forecast outputs into actionable information, including the development of standard operating procedures and institutional coordination mechanisms. Practical sessions will also introduce tools such as Windy.com and scenario-based forecasting exercises for hazard preparedness.&nbsp;</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="768" src="https://uat.rimes.int/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/WhatsApp-Image-2026-03-17-at-16.38.53-2-1024x768.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-3836" srcset="https://uat.rimes.int/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/WhatsApp-Image-2026-03-17-at-16.38.53-2-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https://uat.rimes.int/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/WhatsApp-Image-2026-03-17-at-16.38.53-2-300x225.jpg 300w, https://uat.rimes.int/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/WhatsApp-Image-2026-03-17-at-16.38.53-2-768x576.jpg 768w, https://uat.rimes.int/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/WhatsApp-Image-2026-03-17-at-16.38.53-2-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https://uat.rimes.int/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/WhatsApp-Image-2026-03-17-at-16.38.53-2.jpg 2048w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></figure>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph" style="padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);padding-left:0">Participants from multiple national institutions are actively engaged in the training, including APORTIL – Ports Authority of Timor-Leste, AMN – National Maritime Authority, UPM – Maritime Police Unit, DNTM – National Directorate of Maritime Transport, and UNTL – National University of Timor-Leste. This is fostering collaboration across marine, meteorological, academic, and operational sectors.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph" style="padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0">Together, these efforts continue to strengthen technical competencies, enhance operational readiness, and support Timor-Leste in advancing impact-based early warning systems.</p>



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					<description><![CDATA[<p>KATHMANDU, NEPAL &#124; 13 February 2026 –&#160;South Asian nations have finalized concrete national demonstration plans to operationalize Impact-Based Forecasting (IBF) for temperature-related hazards during the regional workshop on Training-of-Trainers and National Demonstration Planning in Kathmandu from 9–13 February 2026, marking a strategic shift from conceptual frameworks to applied operational practice. The workshop brought together National [&#8230;]</p>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>KATHMANDU, NEPAL | 13 February 2026 –&nbsp;</strong>South Asian nations have finalized concrete national demonstration plans to operationalize Impact-Based Forecasting (IBF) for temperature-related hazards during the regional workshop on Training-of-Trainers and National Demonstration Planning in Kathmandu from 9–13 February 2026, marking a strategic shift from conceptual frameworks to applied operational practice.</p>



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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">The workshop brought together National Meteorological and Hydrological Services (NMHSs), national sectoral agencies such as health and disaster risk management authorities, and development partners from across the region. It was organized by the Regional Integrated Multi-Hazard Early Warning System (RIMES) in partnership with the UK Met Office under the SAHF IBF Implementation Plan Project supported by the UK government&#8217;s Foreign, Commonwealth &amp; Development Office (FCDO) through the Weather and Climate Information Services (WISER) Asia-Pacific Programme, a part of the Climate Action for a Resilient Asia (CARA) initiative.&nbsp;</p>



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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Over the course of the week, participating countries—including Bhutan, Pakistan, Myanmar, Nepal, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Maldives, India, and Afghanistan—refined time-bound national IBF demonstration roadmaps. These plans include the establishment or strengthening of technical working groups, validation of heatwave thresholds using historical data, integration of cumulative heat stress approaches, and structured stakeholder workshops to co-develop sector-specific impact tables.</p>



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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">The initiative aims to strengthen people-centered early warning systems that connect forecasts with exposure, vulnerability, and sector-specific impacts—enabling earlier and more informed action in sectors such as health, agriculture, livestock, disaster risk management, water, and urban services.</p>



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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">“<em>I hope that this project serves not only as an example to help address temperature related hazards and impacts for countries in South Asia but also provides a rich repository of&nbsp; learning to share with other regions tackling [</em>temperature<em>-related hazards] and also informing development of common approaches to impact-based forecasting</em>,” remarked David Corbelli, Senior International Development&nbsp; Manager at UK Met Office, in his opening remarks underscoring the regional and global importance of the initiative.</p>



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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Meanwhile, Dr. K.J. Ramesh, SAHF Adviser from RIMES, highlighted the strategic importance of the workshop, “<em>This is a milestone event for SAHF—the developments that we have worked hard for in the past years will soon bear fruit as we advance towards implementing the national demonstration plans on temperature-related hazards.”</em></p>



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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">The workshop adopted a Training-of-Trainers (ToT) model designed to create a pool of national experts who can cascade IBF knowledge to sub-national actors and sectoral partners, ensuring the long-term institutionalization of these systems.</p>



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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Technical sessions throughout the workshop focused on strengthening threshold and trigger methodologies, incorporating cumulative heat stress monitoring, aligning IBF with anticipatory action frameworks, and integrating Gender Equality, Disability, and Social Inclusion (GEDSI) and Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) mechanisms to support institutionalization and scaling.&nbsp;</p>



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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">These national demonstrations will serve as practical testing grounds to refine thresholds, validate impact matrices, strengthen NMHS–sector coordination, and generate evidence to support nationwide rollout. Countries committed to initiating stakeholder consultations, with several planning pilot advisories during the March–May 2026 heat season.</p>



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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">In his closing remarks, Mr. Barun Paudel, Senior Divisional Meteorologist from the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM), expressed the NMHS’s continued support to the project.&nbsp;</p>



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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">“<em>As temperature-related hazards intensify across South Asia, our collaboration under the South Asia Hydromet Forum IBF initiative remains vital…This is not the end, but the beginning of our implementation.”</em></p>



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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">The workshop also reinforced alignment with the Early Warning for All (EW4All) initiative, positioning temperature-related IBF as a critical component of multi-hazard, multi-timescale early warning systems across South Asia.</p>



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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">RIMES and the UK Met Office will continue providing technical support, facilitate bi-weekly regional coordination meetings, and assist countries in cascading IBF training nationally. The 2026 national demonstrations are expected to generate actionable lessons to further strengthen regional climate services and disaster resilience.&nbsp;</p>



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<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>About the South Asia Hydromet Forum (SAHF)</strong></p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">The South Asia Hydromet Forum (SAHF) is a regional platform that strengthens collaboration among National Meteorological and Hydrological Services (NMHSs) and sectoral agencies across South Asia. SAHF advances climate services, impact-based forecasting, and early warning systems to support informed decision-making and disaster risk reduction.</p>



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<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>About RIMES</strong></p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">The Regional Integrated Multi-Hazard Early Warning System (RIMES) is an intergovernmental organization dedicated to enhancing early warning capabilities and disaster resilience across Asia and Africa. RIMES supports countries in developing end-to-end early warning systems that integrate hazard science with impact analysis and risk-informed decision-making.</p>



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<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>About WISER South Asia</strong></p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">The Weather and Climate Information Services for Resilience (WISER) South Asia programme, supported by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), aims to strengthen the use of weather and climate information to reduce vulnerability and build resilience across the region.</p>



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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">For more information, visit:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.sahf.info/">https://www.sahf.info/</a></p>



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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class="text-align-center"><span lang="EN-PH" style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><strong>South Asia Hydromet Forum Accelerates Regional Climate Action with 3 New Strategic Initiatives</strong></span></p>
<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" src="/wp-content/uploads/migrate/inline-images/Asset%207.png" width="701" height="207" data-entity-uuid="d9b4e007-8561-409c-a944-a56f5f2d7eab" data-entity-type="file" data-align="center" /></p>
<p class="text-align-justify" style="line-height: normal; margin: 14.0pt 0cm 14.0pt 0cm;"><span lang="EN-PH" style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt;">The South Asia Hydromet Forum (SAHF) is scaling up regional climate resilience through three major initiatives that mark a push toward advancing hydromet capabilities in South Asia. With support from the WISER Asia Pacific and CREWS South Asia programs, and implemented through the Regional Integrated Multi-Hazard Early Warning System (RIMES), these initiatives will support all six thematic areas of SAHF including: Numerical Weather Prediction, Observation Networks, Capacity Enhancement, Impact-Based Forecasting, Climate Services, and Hydrology.</span></p>
<p class="text-align-justify" style="line-height: normal; margin: 14.0pt 0cm 14.0pt 0cm;"><span lang="EN-PH" style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt;">These collaborations represent a major boost for the region in 2025. By enabling priority workplans and long-term institutional capacity building, SAHF aims to reduce socio-economic vulnerability and ensure sustained, coordinated actions across meteorological and hydrological domains while the region is facing intensifying climate risks.</span></p>
<p class="text-align-justify" style="line-height: normal; margin: 14.0pt 0cm 14.0pt 0cm;"><em><span lang="EN-PH" style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt;"><strong>The WISER Asia Pacific Programme: Driving Transformational Change</strong></span></em></p>
<p class="text-align-justify" style="line-height: normal; margin: 14.0pt 0cm 14.0pt 0cm;"><span lang="EN-PH" style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt;">Managed by the UK Met Office and funded by UK International Development, the </span><em><span lang="EN-PH" style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt;">Weather and Climate Information Services (WISER) Programme, </span></em><span lang="EN-PH" style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt;">p</span><span lang="EN-PH">art of the Climate Action for a Resilient Asia (CARA) initiative,</span><span lang="EN-PH" style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt;"> emphasizes regional collaboration and the delivery of actionable, user-driven services.</span></p>
<p class="text-align-justify" style="line-height: normal; margin: 14.0pt 0cm 14.0pt 0cm;"><span lang="EN-PH" style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt;">Under the SAHF framework, WISER is supporting two major implementation plans that align directly with SAHF’s technical working groups:</span></p>
<p><span lang="EN-PH" style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt;"><strong>1. IBF Working Group Implementation Plan</strong></span></p>
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<p class="text-align-center"><em><span lang="EN-PH" style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">Participants from the</span> <span lang="EN-PH" style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">Regional Workshop on Framework and Toolkit Development last November 2025 under the SAHF IBF Project.</span></em></p>
<p style="border-style: none; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span lang="EN-PH" style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt;">Launched in August 2025, t</span><span lang="EN-PH" style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt;">his project aims to drive transformational change in national and regional capabilities for delivering IBF and early warning services, specifically for temperature-related hazards. Recognizing the increasing risks posed by heatwaves and cold spells across South Asia, the project focuses on: strengthening institutional systems and methodologies and  enhancing technical processes required to         generate anticipatory, impact-driven warnings.</span></p>
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<p style="border-style: none; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span lang="EN-PH" style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt;"><strong>2. </strong></span><span lang="EN-PH" style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt;"><strong>Climate Services Working Group Implementation </strong></span></p>
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<p class="text-align-center" style="border-style: none; line-height: normal; margin: 0cm 0cm 0cm 36.0pt;"><em><span lang="EN-PH" style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">SAHF Climate Services Working Group, user sector representatives, and development partners during its Inception Meeting in June 2025</span></em></p>
<p class="text-align-center" style="border-style: none; line-height: normal; margin: 0cm 0cm 0cm 36.0pt;"> </p>
<p class="text-align-justify" style="border-style: none; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 14.0pt;"><span lang="EN-PH" style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt;">Designed to establish a robust foundation for a regionally aligned climate services ecosystem, this initiative supports improvements in coherence, effectiveness, and cross-border coordination. The project ensures that climate information is consistent and accessible across the region by providing continuous technical support to the SAHF Climate Services Working Group.</span></p>
<p class="text-align-justify" style="line-height: normal; margin: 14.0pt 0cm 14.0pt 0cm;"><em><span lang="EN-PH" style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt;"><strong>CREWS South Asia: Unlocking Regional Synergies</strong></span></em></p>
<p class="text-align-justify" style="line-height: normal; margin: 14.0pt 0cm 14.0pt 0cm;"><span lang="EN-PH" style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt;">The</span><em><span lang="EN-PH" style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt;"> Climate Risk and Early Warning Systems (CREWS) initiative </span></em><span lang="EN-PH" style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt;">is a global financial mechanism dedicated to strengthening risk-informed early warning services, particularly in Least Developed Countries (LDCs) and Small Island Developing States (SIDS).</span></p>
<p class="text-align-justify" style="border-style: none; line-height: normal; margin: 14.0pt 0cm 0cm 0cm;"><span lang="EN-PH" style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt;"><strong>3. Unlocking South Asia Regional Synergies for Resilience Building (CREWS South Asia Project)</strong></span></p>
<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" src="/wp-content/uploads/migrate/inline-images/CREWS%201.jpg" width="700" height="394" data-entity-uuid="81675df0-e977-4b7e-a130-5cce76ff0b1f" data-entity-type="file" data-align="center" /><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" src="/wp-content/uploads/migrate/inline-images/CREWS%202.jpg" width="700" height="395" data-entity-uuid="c3d3de19-ae23-4ee6-b62c-48b558a5fae3" data-entity-type="file" data-align="center" /><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" src="/wp-content/uploads/migrate/inline-images/CREWS%203.jpg" width="700" height="393" data-entity-uuid="c263e27e-ba05-41ed-9b4e-4f228bf7d925" data-entity-type="file" data-align="center" /></p>
<p class="text-align-center"><em><span lang="EN-PH" style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Project stakeholders at the CREWS SA Inception Meeting on 09 December 2025</span></em></p>
<p class="text-align-justify" style="border-style: none; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 14.0pt;"><span lang="EN-PH" style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt;">This four-year project, implemented by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) and United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR), with RIMES as </span><span lang="EN-PH" style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt;">lead technical partner, </span><span lang="EN-PH" style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt;">is designed to leverage regional synergies and harmonize early warning initiatives across South Asia. It aims to enhance multi-hazard early warning systems and prioritizes the &#8220;last mile&#8221; of warning dissemination. RIMES, in particular, will aim to strengthen regional coordination by enhancing SAHF mechanisms such as the technical working groups and the Forecasters’ Forum.</span></p>
<p class="text-align-justify"><em><span lang="EN-PH" style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><strong>Driving a Unified Path Toward a Safer Climate Future</strong></span></em></p>
<p><span lang="EN-PH" style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Together, these three projects represent a forward-looking approach to climate risk management. As the region confronts floods, heatwaves, and urban climate pressures, these initiatives reinforce the commitment of South Asian nations to ensure climate information is reliable, accessible, and actionable for all.</span></p>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Regional Climate Application Forum (RCAF) 2025 Winter Session Strengthens Climate Preparedness in Bangladesh Khulna, Bangladesh &#124; 03 December 2025 – In a significant step towards strengthening national resilience, the Regional Integrated Multi-Hazard Early Warning Systems (RIMES) convened the 2025 Winter Session of the Regional Climate Application Forum (RCAF). Organized through the UK-Bangladesh Hydromet Partnership and [&#8230;]</p>
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<p class="p1"><strong>Khulna, Bangladesh | 03 December 2025 – </strong>In a significant step towards strengthening national resilience, the Regional Integrated Multi-Hazard Early Warning Systems (RIMES) convened the 2025 Winter Session of the Regional Climate Application Forum (RCAF).</p>
<p class="p1">Organized through the UK-Bangladesh Hydromet Partnership and the RIMES-BBC Media Action BRIDGES Initiative, the session brought together 77 participants, including forecasters, technical agencies, and sectoral users to enhance seasonal climate preparedness and strengthen multi-sector collaboration in southwestern Bangladesh. These partnerships collectively support improved climate information generation, communication and application across the country.</p>
<p class="p1">The forum served as a critical platform for dialogue between data providers and end-users. Syeda Sabrina Sultana, Senior Meteorological Officer at RIMES, opened the session by emphasizing the RCAF’s role as a national vehicle for generating user-driven, multi-timescale climate information. She urged participants to reflect on past seasons to refine how climate services support anticipatory action.</p>
<p class="p1">The event highlighted strong national commitment, with attendance from major government bodies including the Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD), Department of Agricultural Extension (DAE), Department of Livestock Services (DLS), Department of Fisheries (DoF), and the Islamic Foundation, alongside NGOs and community groups.</p>
<p class="p1"><strong>Innovations in Forecasting and Application</strong></p>
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<p class="text-align-center p1"><em>BMD Deputy Director S. M. Qamrul Hassan explaining forecasting concepts and presenting the seasonal outlook.</em></p>
<p class="p1">A key focus of the session was the practical application of climate data. S. M. Qamrul Hassan, BMD Deputy Director, presented the Seasonal and Sub-Seasonal Climate Outlook for the Winter Monsoon. “Improving user understanding of forecasts is essential because informed decisions directly contribute to resilience,” says Hassan as he presented the climate outlook and clarified common forecasting concepts to improve user interpretation.</p>
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<p class="text-align-center p1"><em>Participants engage in group review sessions to strengthen the accessibility and effectiveness of BMD’s Daily Weather Forecast Bulletin, ensuring climate information supports informed action at all levels.</em></p>
<p class="p1">Significant attention was also given to the &#8220;last mile&#8221; of communication. Asif Udin Bin Noor and Raisa Binthe Ahmed of RIMES facilitated an interactive review of the proposed Daily Weather Forecast Bulletin, currently being developed under the BRIDGES Project. Stakeholders evaluated the clarity, accessibility and structure of the bulletin and offered suggestions to enhance its use among different stakeholder groups. The exercise highlighted the importance of making climate and weather information practical and easy to interpret for end users.</p>
<p class="p1"><strong>Sectoral Applications of Climate Information</strong></p>
<p class="p1">The forum showcased data-driven success stories demonstrating the tangible benefits of climate services:</p>
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<li class="li2"><span class="s2"><strong>Agriculture</strong></span><strong>:</strong> Muhammad Tanjilur Rahman, Senior Project Officer at RIMES, shared results from the Forecast Application for Risk and Resource Management (FARRM) School. The initiative reported a 91.8% improvement in farmer decision-making and a 98.3% increase in the ability to interpret and act on weather forecasts.&nbsp;</li>
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<p class="p3"><em>“When farmers can interpret climate information, they plan better and reduce losses. The results show the real value of climate services,”</em> Rahman observed.</p>
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<p class="text-align-center p1"><em>Muhammad Tanjilur Rahman, RIMES Senior Project Officer (Meteorology), presents the outcomes of the Farmer’s FARRM School.</em></p>
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<li class="li1"><span class="s2"><strong>Livestock</strong></span><strong>:</strong> Dr. A. K. M. Rakibul Hasan introduced the National Livestock Advisory System (NLAS), explaining that <em>“NLAS enables DLS to move from reactive responses to proactive planning based on real-time climate information.”</em></li>
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<p class="p2">Dr. Hasan demonstrated how the system integrates weather and climate data into livestock management to support decision making on fodder planning, disease control and livestock protection.</p>
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<p class="text-align-center p1"><em>Dr. A. K. M. Rakibul Hasan, Department of Livestock Services, demonstrating how the National Livestock Advisory System supports proactive planning.</em></p>
<p class="p1"><strong>Reflections from Local Government</strong></p>
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<p class="text-align-center p1"><em>Mr. Bitan Kumar Mandal, Additional Deputy Commissioner (General), delivering his special remarks on climate resilience.</em></p>
<p class="p1">Special guest speakers from the district administration and agricultural extension services offered insights on the urgency of climate adaptation. Additional Deputy Commissioner (General), Bitan Kumar Mandal, emphasised the need for immediate and sustainable adaptation practices in response to the increasing frequency of extreme weather events.&nbsp;</p>
<p class="p1">“Forecasts guide us, but resilience is built through what we do next. We must adopt climate-smart solutions today to safeguard our communities,” he expressed.</p>
<p class="p1">In his closing remarks, S. M. Qamrul Hassan highlighted the value of continued collaboration among technical agencies, forecasters and sectoral users. He noted that forums such as RCAF play an essential role in strengthening the connection between climate science, communication and practical decision making. He also emphasized the importance of maintaining regular dialogue to ensure that climate information continues to support preparedness, response and long term resilience planning across Bangladesh.</p>
<p class="p1"><strong>Looking Ahead</strong></p>
<p class="p1">The outcomes of the session are expected to enhance coordination among BMD, DLS, RIMES and sectoral users, strengthen climate informed planning for the winter season and improve stakeholder understanding of weather and climate information services. RCAF continues to function as a key national platform supporting both preparedness and long term resilience for communities across Bangladesh.</p>
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<li class="li2">The UK-Bangladesh Hydro-Met Collaboration, “<em>Enhancing Resilience through Improved Climate and Hydrometeorological Services (EnRICH)”</em>, funded with UK International Development from the UK government, aims to strengthen Bangladesh’s flood forecasting and early warning capacities by improving data integration, decision-support tools, and institutional capacities.</li>
<li class="li2">The RIMES-BBC Media Action, “BRIDGES: <em>Building climate resilience through strengthened communication across the WCIS system</em>”, aims to improve Weather and Climate Information Services (WCIS) to ensure people take positive actions to adapt to climate change and build resilience to climate-related natural hazards.</li>
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<p class="p1"><em>The Regional Integrated Multi-Hazard Early Warning System (RIMES) is an international organization dedicated to enhancing early warning capabilities and disaster resilience across Asia and Africa. For more information, visit </em><a href="https://www.rimes.int/"><em><span class="s2">RIMES</span></em></a><em>.</em></p>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>10th National Monsoon Forum Fosters Integrated Climate Preparedness for the 2025–2026 Rainy Season in Timor-Leste On 11 December 2025, the National Directorate of Meteorology and Geophysics (DNMG), under the Ministry of Transport and Communications of Timor-Leste, successfully convened the 10th National Monsoon Forum at the Ministry’s headquarters in Dili. The event was organized with technical [&#8230;]</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class="text-align-center"><span style="font-family:&quot;Calibri&quot;,sans-serif;" lang="EN-US"><strong>10th National Monsoon Forum Fosters Integrated Climate Preparedness for the 2025–2026 Rainy Season in Timor-Leste</strong></span></p>
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<p class="text-align-justify"><span style="font-family:&quot;Calibri&quot;,sans-serif;" lang="EN-US">On 11 December 2025, the National Directorate of Meteorology and Geophysics (DNMG), under the Ministry of Transport and Communications of Timor-Leste, successfully convened the 10th National Monsoon Forum at the Ministry’s headquarters in Dili. The event was organized with technical support from RIMES through the UNEP-led Green Climate Fund (GCF) Project “Enhancing Early Warning Systems to Build Greater Resilience to Hydro-Meteorological Hazards in Timor-Leste.”</span></p>
<p class="text-align-justify"><span style="font-family:&quot;Calibri&quot;,sans-serif;" lang="EN-US">The Monsoon Forum serves as a User Interface Platform under Timor-Leste’s National Framework for Climate Services (NFCS), enabling government agencies, humanitarian partners, and technical institutions to jointly review climate conditions, seasonal forecasts, and their implications for national and sectoral planning.</span></p>
<p class="text-align-justify"><span style="font-family:&quot;Calibri&quot;,sans-serif;" lang="EN-US">This year’s Forum brought together over 90 participants from 40 institutions, representing key sectors such as agriculture, water resources, energy, health, environment, disaster risk management, and media. Discussions reviewed the 2025 dry season performance, compared observed and forecast conditions, and explored the seasonal outlook for the 2025–2026 wet season.</span></p>
<p class="text-align-justify"><span style="font-family:&quot;Calibri&quot;,sans-serif;" lang="EN-US">Sectoral groups conducted impact and risk-mapping exercises to identify key hazards, preparedness strategies, and action plans. RIMES presented ongoing progress in Decision Support Systems (DSS) and mobile application development, while UNEP shared updates on the Grievance Redress Mechanism (GRM) and the Climate Services Action and Communication Plan (CSACP).</span></p>
<p class="text-align-justify"><span style="font-family:&quot;Calibri&quot;,sans-serif;" lang="EN-US">The Forum concluded with agreed sectoral recommendations to strengthen forecast-based planning, improve access to multi-hazard information, and enhance institutional capacities for anticipatory action.</span></p>
<p class="text-align-justify"><span style="font-family:&quot;Calibri&quot;,sans-serif;" lang="EN-US">This milestone reinforces DNMG’s sustained leadership in coordinating climate services and highlights the continued partnership among DNMG, UNEP, RIMES, and national agencies in advancing climate-resilient development for Timor-Leste.</span></p>
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