Enhancing Data Availability
RIMES supports Member States in enhancing monitoring stations and data management systems to
ensure data availability and address gaps in multi-hazard early warning information.
to generate climate and disaster related data of national and regional interest
to unify multiple data acquisition platforms and online services
to leverage regional and global data bank and improve forecast products
Modeling and Forecasting
RIMES co-develops models for risk and impact-based forecasting with Member States and
fosters cooperation at national, regional and global levels for data sharing to improve accuracy and
lead-time of forecasts.
using global weather predictions and observations
on producing high resolution localized hydro-meteorological forecasts
on assessing hazard, vulnerability and exposure to potential earthquake, tsunami, and coastal
inundation
Community Outreach & Feedback
RIMES facilitates mechanisms for empowering local institutions and communities through
actionable risk information and two-way interaction for enhanced resilience.
Formulate and implement people-centered community based risk management actions, plans and
protocols
Customize risk information to address societal as well as sectoral needs for information and
services
Develop and implement practical measures to transform forecasts and advisories into
actionable
information for last mile users
Capacity Building, Research & Development
RIMES supports capacity building and innovates across the early warning service delivery
spectrum to deliver cost-effective and sustainable solutions in line with the national and regional
priorities.
Training on local data processing and application of forecast, warning, and response
communication; graduate fellowship program
Development of high-resolution climate models and integration of DRR and CCA into climate
service delivery
Web application, toolkits, manuals and SOPs for effective implementation of risk
response
