The Second China-Central Asia Meteorological Cooperation Forum (hereinafer referred to as the Forum) was convened in Urumqi, Xinjiang, on September 22.

The Forum brought together representatives from the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), , the Secretariat of the China-Central Asia Mechanism, and National Meteorological and Hydrological Services of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Pakistan and Nepal. Meteorological Visiting scholars of the 2026 Belt and Road Meteorological Visiting Scholar Program, along with experts from the China Meteorological Administration (CMA), Chinese universities, research institutes and enterprises, also attended.

Dr. CHEN Zhenlin，Administrator of CMA said deepening meteorological cooperation is essential for all countries to jointly address climate risks. He noted that CMA will work with all parties to strengthen disaster prevention and mitigation, enhance climate adaptation capacity, and expand cooperation in meteorological science and technology. He added that CMA will leverage MAZU: China Intelligent Meteorological Early Warning Solution to turn scientific and technological innovation into tangible outcomes for protecting common development.

Ben Churchill, Director of the WMO Regional Office for Asia and the South-West Pacific, delivered a video address. He commended the long-term subregional meteorological cooperation between China and Central Asian countries. He said WMO stands ready to facilitate coordination, support translating forum outcomes into tangible cooperation, boost subregional meteorological services and climate resilience, and further advance the UN Early Warnings for All initiative.

Alimbayeva Danara, Director of Kazakhstan’s National Hydrometeorological Service, said extreme disasters are occurring more frequently amid global climate change. To secure shared climate safety, stronger coordination is needed for sustainable development. Building modern early warning systems should be a core and priority task for Central Asian nations, and regional cooperation helps safeguard regional security and improve people’s well-being.　

At the opening ceremony, three major outcomes were announced:

The Memorandum of Understanding on Meteorological Science and Technology Cooperation between the China Meteorological Administration and the Hydrometeorological Service of the Committee on Environmental Protection under the Government of Tajikistan;

The Action Plan for the Implementation of MAZU: China Intelligent Meteorological Early Warning Solution for Central Asian Countries (2026–2027)

The on-site delivery of the customized MAZU-Nepal.

Experts from China and Central Asian countries delivered invited reports. Participants also discussed regional climate change impacts and reviewed the implementation of the Urumqi Initiative, adopting a summary of future measures.

A smart meteorology product exhibition showcased China’s meteorological technologies and industry application scenarios, sharing China's practical experience in early warning. Several bilateral events were also held on the sidelines.

The Forum is co-hosted by the Xinjiang Meteorological Service and CMA Training Centre. It will run through September 23.

Author: JIANG Zhiqing, XU Nenyu, XU Zhiqiang

Editor：ZHOU Ying