In line with the United Nations’ (UN) Early Warnings for All (EW4All) initiative, the China Meteorological Administration (CMA) has launched MAZU, a Joint Action for Early Warnings for All to build a global Early Warning Service Network. CMA will also share practical experience and technological achievements with international partners. In recent years, CMA has jointly developed cloud-based early warning systems with the meteorological departments of Pakistan, Ethiopia, the Solomon Islands, and other countries, China Economic Net reported.

Embodying the principles of Multi-hazard Alert, Zero-gap Coverage, and Universal, MAZU’s mission includes providing technical support for early warnings, enhancing capacity building, improving risk identification and assessment systems, and developing effective cooperation mechanisms and models.

“Ensuring universal access to meteorological early warning systems is not only a shared vision of the global community, but also an important mission of China's meteorological departments,” said Dr. CHEN Zhenlin, Administrator of CMA. Through the MAZU partnership, CMA is committed to bridging critical gaps in early warning capabilities and jointly addressing escalating climate challenges.

“The Ethiopian Meteorological Institute (EMI) and CMA have carried out fruitful cooperation. Through the joint development of early warning systems, we have enhanced our capabilities in disaster prevention and mitigation, as well as in supporting economic and social development,” said Mr. Fetene Teshome, Director of EMI. Through international training programs, scholarship opportunities, and visiting scholar exchanges, CMA works to strengthen early warning capabilities, foster cross-border knowledge sharing and innovation, and support developing countries in cultivating local professionals.

CMA also shares China’s practices in disaster risk surveys and assessments, helping countries establish a scientific foundation for risk-informed decision-making. “I hope we can continue to deepen cooperation in supporting the EW4All initiative,” said Mr. David Hiba, Director-General of the Solomon Islands Meteorological Service.

Credit: Independent News Pakistan (INP) — Pak-China