From Training to Transformation: Co-Developing Forecasting Capacities for Early Warning in West Africa
Training in operational methods for African National Meteorological Services (NMSs) is supported by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) through its Regional Training Centres and the Consortium of WMO Education and Training Collaborating Partners (CONECT). Several centres within the WMO network offer Basic Instruction Packages for Meteorologists (BIP-M) and Meteorological Technicians (BIP-MT), and some NMSs provide […]
LaMMA and IBE-CNR with ANAM Burkina Faso for the Transfer of MOLOCH Model
As part of the SLAPIS Sahel project, a capacity-building mission was carried out in Ouagadougou from 3 to 7 November 2025 to strengthen high-resolution Numerical Weather Prediction (NWP) capabilities in Burkina Faso. The initiative followed the strong interest expressed by both the Niger and Burkina Faso Meteorological Services in adopting MOLOCH, the convection-permitting operational model […]
Weather Forecasting and Climate Cooperation between Italy and Africa: Strengthening Early Warning and Resilience in the Sahel
Florence, 14 October 2025 — Climate change is amplifying the frequency and intensity of extreme weather events worldwide, with devastating effects on societies, infrastructures and economies. These impacts are particularly severe in the Sahel, where high social and economic vulnerability combines with exposure to floods, droughts, and heatwaves. In response, Italian research and meteorological institutions […]
