Training course on intelligent platform draws 30-nation delegation

Mariam Tidiga, director general of Burkina Faso's National Meteorological Agency, said at the opening ceremony that the agency highly appreciates the opportunity to come together, share experiences, strengthen capacities and explore innovative solutions to address the growing challenges.

Tidiga said that international cooperation, knowledge sharing and technological advancement are essential to ensure that no community is left behind in the global effort to build resilience and achieve sustainable development.

"We would also like to express our strong interest in strengthening cooperation in agro-meteorological services. The combination of climate information, weather forecasts, agricultural advisory services and innovative crop solutions offers significant opportunities to enhance food security, improve water management and strengthen resilience to climate variability," she added.

The participants reaffirmed their commitment to actively engage in the MAZU Global Intelligence Innovation Application Challenge. They view this initiative as an excellent platform to promote innovation, develop practical solutions adapted to local realities, and strengthen collaboration among meteorological services, research institutions, universities and operational partners.