South Asia Hydromet Forum: Impact-Based Forecasting Working Group Project Kick Off Meeting | 11–12 September 2025

On 11 - 12 September 2025, the Regional Integrated Multi-Hazard Early Warning System (RIMES)  and the UK Met Office, under the WISER program, convened to finalize and approve the project proposal and implementation plan for the South Asia Hydromet Forum: Impact-Based Forecasting Working Group.

This meeting marked an important milestone in strengthening regional collaboration on impact-based forecasting. Both organizations confirmed alignment on expected outcomes, partnership modalities, and the pathways to deliver impact across South Asia.

Beyond planning, the kick-off enabled partners to build a deeper shared understanding. Discussions focused on:
•    Establishing common goals and pathways for positive change
•    Agreeing on progress reporting and accountability mechanisms
•    Reinforcing knowledge of WISER’s cross-cutting requirements, including Gender, Equality, Disability and Social Inclusion (GEDSI), Value for Money (VfM), Safeguarding, Transformations, Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL), and Stories of Change.

RIMES looks forward to advancing this important collaboration with the UK Met Office to enhance impact-based forecasting capacity and resilience across South Asia.