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 3^rd 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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.