This program aims to evolve a systematic capacity building process for NHMSs to integrate emerging  climate /weather forecasting technologies  and best practices into NHMs  operations. Objectives Guide the South Asia Hydromet Forum (SAHF) process through review of their respective NMHSs modernization plans to identify common requirements to improve their forecasting systems and services Oversee the […]

The project aimed to strengthen community capacity to respond to rapid and slow onset climate hazards through Community Based Disaster Risk Management (CBDRM) initiatives in at least 70 villages in Myanmar’s dry zone. Key activities included: Selection of project villages; assessment of existing DRM arrangements; hazard, vulnerability and resource mapping; development and integration of the […]

The project aims to build capacity of: DOM to generate climate information at different timescales using NWP model and long-range statistical models DOH on basic and advanced hydrology Climate-sensitive sectors through Monsoon Forum process Farmers through FARM School Activities include: Training of trainers on basic and advanced NWP modeling and statistical model-based seasonal climate prediction […]

The project aimed to ensure availability of weather forecasts and agro-advisories in 6 sub-districts of Jessore, Satkhira, and Khulna in Bangladesh, in support of Practical Action’s project on agricultural and water resilience in coastal areas of Bangladesh. Activities included: siting, acquisition and installation of 1 automatic weather station, including operation and maintenance training; customization of […]

The project aimed to build capacity of UNDP country personnel in South and Southeast Asian regions on managing climate risks. Key activities included organization and technical inputs to the delivery of the climate risk management course, targeting UNDP country office personnel of Bangladesh, Bhutan, Indonesia, India, Maldives, Mongolia, Nepal, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, and Timor-Leste; […]

The project provided data support to Asian Institute of Technology for its project on “Development of alternative forecasted short-range rainfall and capability improvement of reservoir operation optimization”. RIMES provided rainfall forecast data in digital and graphic files for the period Aug 2008 – Jun 2013.

The project acquired and installed a WMO-compliant automatic weather station at CCDB’s Climate Technology Park, and developed a web application for weather observation data collection.

The project supported IRRI’s programs on real-time crop monitoring and policy information and response platform on climate change and rice in ASEAN and its Member Countries. Key activities included provision of relevant climate data and weather information products; and technical inputs to establishment of comprehensive information system for climate information-based early warning system in rice […]

The project assisted WMO in organizing the 7th session of the South Asian Climate Outlook Forum (SASCOF-7) and the 1st session of the South Asian Climate Services user Forum for Agriculture (CSUF-Ag1). Key activities included forum preparations, development and issue of a consensus-based climate outlook statement for 2015-2016 winter season over South Asia, and documentation.

This project helped in  modernizing the agro-meteorological observing and monitoring system of Myanmar’s Department of Meteorology and Hydrology (DMH).   Key activities included site selection and survey; equipment acquisition; station installations and telemetry; integration into DMH systems; and onsite training on operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting.

RIMES supported Columbia University in implementing the project in Bihar, India, particularly: Development of Farmer Field School Curriculum Training of Trainers Training of farmers Research support: Bihar climatology, contributing to identification of suitable forecast products for Bihar context Bihar agro-ecosystem and impact of weather events and their impacts on plant, pest and diseases, and plant […]