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 World Meteorological Centre Beijing Office, representing one of the leading meteorological institutions in the region.

The visit aimed to deepen scientific and operational collaboration between RIMES and CMA, with a shared focus on forecasting and modeling, research cooperation, data integration and the enhancement of multi hazard early warning systems. Both organizations discussed opportunities to combine their respective strengths to improve the quality, reach and impact of early warning services across Asia and Africa.

The exchange created a platform for identifying practical pathways for collaboration, including joint research activities, routine data sharing and targeted capacity building for National Meteorological and Hydrological Services in RIMES member countries. The meeting concluded with a commitment to establish technical focal points and develop a short term roadmap that outlines priority themes and potential pilot initiatives.

RIMES values the partnership with CMA and looks forward to advancing a long term collaboration that supports science based, people centered early warning systems and contributes to greater climate resilience across the region.