For Ethiopia—where floods, droughts, and extreme weather increasingly affect livelihoods—strengthening national observation and early warning systems is both an urgent priority and a long-term investment in resilience. The visit brought together Ethiopian and Chinese experts to exchange practical knowledge on modern meteorological systems, forecasting, and early warning services—advancing Ethiopia’s implementation of the Global Basic Observing Network (GBON) with support from the Systematic Observations Financing Facility (SOFF). Why meteorological observations matterMeteorological observations form the backbone of weather forecasting, climate monitoring, and early warning systems—both nationally and globally. A particular focus of discussion was the jointly developed Multi-Hazard Alert Zero-gap and Universal (MAZU) Early Warning System, tailored for Ethiopia and scheduled for installation in early 2026. Looking aheadBy the end of the mission, Ethiopian experts returned with practical insights to strengthen station operations, improve standard operating procedures, and enhance forecasting and early warning services.

Source: Ethiopian News January 06, 2026 07:29 UTC