China Advances Global Cooperation on Early Weather Warnings
— January 9, 2025
BEIJING (AIA) China is driving international efforts to improve early weather warning systems worldwide, harnessing its technological advancements in disaster prevention and risk management. Chen Zhenlin, head of the China Meteorological Administration (CMA), highlighted the country’s efforts in global meteorological collaboration during the 2025 National Meteorological Work Conference in Beijing.
China’s cutting-edge early warning system, first introduced at the 29th session of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change in Baku, Azerbaijan, is already being tested in countries such as Pakistan, Ethiopia, and the Solomon Islands. It has also been integrated into the China-Africa Cooperation Forum’s green development initiatives.
The World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) has commended China’s efforts, recognising its “people-focused” meteorological strategies as a model for other nations. China plans to develop more inclusive and efficient platforms for early weather warnings, enhancing global monitoring and forecasting capabilities.
By spearheading these collaborative initiatives, China aims to mitigate risks from extreme weather events and support sustainable development on a global scale.