International Training Course on Early Warning Capacity Building for Disasters Associated with the Asian-Australian-African Monsoon

Start Date:
Oct. 15, 2026
City:
Guangzhou
Country:
China
Region:
Africa, Asia & Oceania
Description:
1. Course Objective The Course aims to advance the understanding of multi-scale climate variability of the Asia-Australia-Africa (AAA) monsoon and its impacts on extreme weather and climate events within the framework of the International Program on Tropical Asian-Australian-African Monsoon (IP-TAM). It focuses on enhancing participants' capabilities in monitoring, simulating, and predicting these extremes in the context of global warming, elucidating air-sea-land interaction mechanisms, assessing anthropogenic influences, and strengthening regional early warning systems. The Course will include seminars and workshops regarding the latest scientific findings on monsoon dynamics, the application of advanced monitoring and prediction models for extreme events, and the integration of human activity factors into risk assessment. Special emphasis will be placed on fostering international collaboration to improve disaster resilience and early warning capacities across the Asia-Australia-Africa region. 2. Participants The Course is open to officials, experts, and technical staff from National Meteorological and Hydrological Services (NMHSs) as well as equivalent institutions. Please note the following detailed requirements for applicants: 1)Participants: officials, experts, and technical staff 2)Health: fit for intensive training and field trips 3)Age: Under 50 years old 4)Capacity: 24 participants 3. Course Organization The specific training courses, delivered in English, will be given by experts from CMA and its affiliated institutions or corporations. It will involve diverse training contents including lectures, hands-on practice, on-site teaching, cultural tour, and participants' forum. Participants who complete all the required activities will receive a certificate of completion. Participants are expected to: 1)Fully engage in the in-person sessions, including a country-specific presentation on their knowledge of the course content; 2)Write a summary report of no less than 800 words, reflecting on the key outcomes of this course and offering insightful suggestions. 4. Application Information Applicants are requested to submit application documents to CMATC/WMO RTC-BJ at training@intcmatc.com and cc to WMO Education and Training (ETR) Office at madiguzel@wmo.int no later than 15 September 2026. The required application documents are: 1)A completed application form (see Annex); 2)A Permanent Representative (PR) endorsement letter*; 3)A copy of your passport that should be valid for more than six months from the beginning of the Course. *An official endorsement letter from your country's PR with WMO, addressed to Dr. Chen Zhenlin, PR of China with WMO, stating that an applicant has been nominated for the Course and wishing to apply for financial support. Please note that enrollment will be based on comprehensive consideration, and the chronological order of application submission will be taken into great account. Successful applicants will receive an Invitation Letter for the training by email. Please bring the Letter with you upon arrival. 5. Fees and Funding 1)Tuition fees are waived for all the participants; 2)The international air tickets will be purchased by Course organizers, sponsored by CMA Guangdong Meteorological Service. Please keep constant contact via email and cellphone to confirm your flight itinerary; 3)Upon arrival in China, the participants' accommodation, meals, insurance and local transport (such as airport pickup) during the Course will be covered by Course organizers.
Targeted Audience:
Officials, experts, and technical staff from National Meteorological and Hydrological Services (NMHSs) as well as equivalent institutions, fit for intensive training and field trip and under 50 years old.s
Host:
CMA Guangdong Meteorological Service and CMA International Cooperation and Training Centre
Organizer:
CMA Guangdong Meteorological Service and CMA International Cooperation and Training Centre
Format/Training Type:
Classroom Course
Language:
English
Attendance:
Open
Qualifications:
BIP-M: Basic Instructional Package for Meteorologists
Contact Name:
Mr. ZHANG Chi, Ms. WANG Yujing
Contact Email:
training@intcmatc.com
Fees:
No
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