Timely warnings about natural disasters will help people evacuate in time. World Meteorological Organization calls for increased use of AI for forecasts and warnings Climate and Environment
The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has recognized the potential of artificial intelligence to produce more accurate and accessible weather forecasts and improve early warning systems. The organization emphasizes: it is necessary to ensure that all countries can take advantage of this potential.
The Emergency World Meteorological Congress in Geneva this week called on the public, private and academic sectors to collaborate on developing AI and machine learning technologies to protect communities and economies from threats such as extreme heat and precipitation. Congress also approved the integration of AI into the WMO Global Observing, Data Processing and Forecasting System.
These decisions were part of a package of measures aimed at accelerating the achievement of the WMO’s main goal of having early warning systems available to everyone by the end of 2027 planet.
Speaking at the meeting, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said: “Early warnings are not an abstraction. They enable farmers to protect their crops and livestock, allow families to evacuate safely, and protect entire communities from devastation.” warnings. complement, rather than replace, existing scientific forecasting methods.