NCM and China Meteorological Administration sign MoC in meteorological science and technology

NCM and China Meteorological Administration sign MoC in meteorological science and technology

March 22nd, 2023

The National Center of Meteorology (NCM) in the UAE and the China Meteorological Administration (CMA) in the People’s Republic of China today signed a Memorandum of Cooperation to promote collaboration in the field of meteorological science and technology, and reducing the loss caused by meteorological disasters to social economy. His Excellency Dr.

Urgent climate action can secure a liveable future for all

Urgent climate action can secure a liveable future for all

March 21st, 2023

There are multiple, feasible and effective options to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and adapt to human -caused climate change, and they are available now, according to the Synthesis report by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) report released today. But time is running out. «The climate time-bomb is ticking.

UK launches emergency phone alerts public warning system

UK launches emergency phone alerts public warning system

March 20th, 2023

Alerts with siren-like beeps can be sent during events such as severe flooding, fires or extreme weather. A new government public warning system, in which alerts are sent to mobile phone users about events that may put their life in danger, has been launched in the UK with a nationwide trial planned next month.

UAE, Pakistan to share technology, enhance capacity for weather, seismic monitoring

UAE, Pakistan to share technology, enhance capacity for weather, seismic monitoring

March 18th, 2023

UAE and Pakistan’s national weather bureaus will collaborate to enhance seismology and meterology capabilities, following the launch of technical cooperation programme. The programme between the UAE’s National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) and the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) will also work to enhance seismic activity in the region, the NCM said in a statement on Friday.

Zurich launches climate change resilience services in the UK

Zurich launches climate change resilience services in the UK

March 17th, 2023

Zurich UK has launched a new climate change resilience service aimed at helping businesses better prepare for and withstand climate-related risks.

Floating solar panels could completely power thousands of cities

Floating solar panels could completely power thousands of cities

March 17th, 2023

Thousands of cities around the world could power themselves entirely with solar panels floating atop water reservoirs, according to new research. It’s a relatively easy way to generate renewable energy locally while also conserving water.Solar arrays suspended over water, or floatovoltaics, work similarly to those spread out over land.

Balfour wins £97m coastal flood-defence works

Balfour wins £97m coastal flood-defence works

March 17th, 2023

Balfour Beatty has won a £97m contract to provide coastal defences to communities in Wales. The contractor is set to deliver two coastal defence schemes on behalf of Denbighshire County Council. The schemes have been awarded through the Scape civil engineering framework.

UKCEH scientists update and expand pioneering peatland carbon code

UKCEH scientists update and expand pioneering peatland carbon code

March 15th, 2023

Scientists from the UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology (UKCEH) have led a major evidence review and developed new methods to update and expand the UK Peatland Code. Their report to Defra, produced jointly with the James Hutton Institute, on Aligning the Peatland Code with the UK Peatland Inventory, was published by the UK Government last week.

Vanuatu Twin Cyclones Underscore The Pacific’S Vulnerability To Compounding Climate-Disaster Risks

Vanuatu Twin Cyclones Underscore The Pacific’S Vulnerability To Compounding Climate-Disaster Risks

March 14th, 2023

Two destructive Category 4 tropical cyclones, Judy and Kevin, and an earthquake of 6.5 magnitude impacted over 80 per cent of the Vanuatu population from 1 to 3 March 2023. To address this emergency situation, the UN, along with Pacific member States have deployed personnel on the ground to coordinate humanitarian assistance and prepare post-disaster damage assessment.

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