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RIMES supports the design, deployment, and enhancement of national and regional monitoring systems critical for early warning.
RIMES provides specialized services to monitor, model, and assess seismic, tsunami, and ocean-related hazards.
RIMES supports NMHSs and line ministries in strengthening national forecasting systems and developing actionable climate services.
RIMES enhances national systems across the full early warning value chain, supporting codesign and institutional uptake of services.
Strengthening Climate Information and Early Warning Systems for science-based climate solutions Project Overview: Under the Systematic Observations Financing Facility (SOFF), RIMES is supporting the Maldives Meteorological Service to strengthen the country’s weather and climate observation network in line with Global Basic Observing Network (GBON) requirements. The Systematic Observations Financing Facility (SOFF) Investment Phase in the […]
South Asia Hydromet Forum The South Asia Hydromet Forum The South Asia Hydromet Forum (SAHF) is a regional collaborative platform that strengthens hydrometeorological, early warning, and climate services across South Asia through coordinated capacity development, operational cooperation, and knowledge exchange. Established in 2018 with support from the World Bank, the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), and […]
Climate Adaptaation and Resilience for South Asia Project Overview: CARE Component 1 The Climate Adaptation and Resilience (CARE) for South Asia Project (Component 1) was a World Bank-supported initiative implemented by the Regional Integrated Multi-Hazard Early Warning System for Africa and Asia (RIMES) from July 2020 to August 2025. The project’s core objective was to […]
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South Asia Hydromet Forum Accelerates Regional Climate Action with 3 New Strategic Initiatives 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 […]
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Regional Climate Application Forum (RCAF) 2025 Winter Session Strengthens Climate Preparedness in Bangladesh Khulna, Bangladesh | 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 […]
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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 […]
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SAHF concludes Regional Workshop on Impact-Based Forecasting for Temperature Hazards 24-28 November 2025 | Bangkok, Thailand — The South Asia Hydromet Forum (SAHF) successfully concluded a five-day regional workshop this week, uniting South Asian meteorological services, disaster management authorities, and development partners to strengthen early warning systems for heat and cold hazards. The event marks […]
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RIMES Meets with Autoridade Proteção Civil (APC) to Advance Early Warning Collaboration in Timor-Leste RIMES technical and management team met with the Autoridade Proteção Civil (APC), led by Mr. Martinho Fátima, Deputy of the National Operations Centre of Civil Protection, to strengthen collaboration on the Geohazard Decision Support System (DSS) and enhance early warning […]
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MMS Delegation Visits RIMES Headquarters to Advance Technical Collaboration On 29 November 2025, a delegation from the Maldives Meteorological Service (MMS), led by Mr. Ali Shareef, Deputy Director General, Meteorology, arrived at the RIMES Headquarters for a technical exchange visit. Six subject experts joined the mission, with the objective of strengthening institutional cooperation in forecasting, […]
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ESCAP and RIMES Sign Memorandum of Understanding to Strengthen Regional Disaster Risk Reduction Cooperation On 26 November 2025, H.E. Mr. Abdulla Ziyad, Minister of State, Minister of State for Tourism and Environment, Maldives, representing the Regional Integrated Multi-Hazard Early Warning System for Africa and Asia (RIMES), signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the United […]
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CMA Delegation Visits RIMES Headquarters to Advance Technical Cooperation on Multi Hazard Early Warning Systems On 13 November 2025, the Regional Integrated Multi Hazard Early Warning System (RIMES) welcomed a delegation from the China Meteorological Administration (CMA) to its Headquarters in Thailand. The delegation included senior specialists from the National Meteorological Centre and the […]
