China unveiled ambitious plans to tackle extreme weather risks during World Meteorological Day on March 23, spotlighting artificial intelligence (AI) and next-gen satellites to “close the early warning gap” globally. 🌍
The initiative comes as 2024 shatters heat records 🔥, pushing climate systems into overdrive. “Global warming is fueling more frequent, intense disasters,” said China Meteorological Administration head Chen Zhenlin, emphasizing urgent tech-driven solutions.
From deploying three geo-satellites 📡 to monitor Africa and Asia 24/7, to sharing Fengyun satellite data with 133 countries, China aims to boost disaster resilience worldwide. Platforms like the China-ASEAN Meteorological Forum are also bridging expertise gaps, especially for vulnerable small island nations 🌴.
A new 2024 report highlights China’s tech diplomacy: AI-powered early warnings, refined through domestic trials, are now adopted internationally. “No one’s safe until everyone’s safe,” Chen added, stressing collaboration in a warming world. 🤝
