FINAL REPORT FOR WMO RA II PILOT PROJECT ON PUBLIC-PRIVATE ENGAGEMENT FOR SMART METEOROLOGICAL SERVICES IN MEGA-CITIES (PPE-SMSC) + Case Materials

Pilot Project on Public-Private Engagement for Smart Meteorological Services in Mega-Cities (PPE-SMSC) was jointly proposed by the China Meteorological Administration (CMA), the Hong Kong Observatory (HKO), and the Macao Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau (SMG), and approved for implementation by the World Meteorological Organization Regional Association II. It is the first regional pilot project to apply the WMO high-level policy on public-private engagement since the 18th World Meteorological Congress established this policy. The Pilot Project aims to enhance meteorological disaster early warning and integrated service capabilities in coastal megacities through the public-private engagement (PPE) model. Closely aligned with the four pillars of the United Nations’ Early Warnings for All initiative, it focuses on six key aspects of smart meteorological services in megacities, including risk-based warning and information dissemination, while refining PPE mechanisms. After four years of implementation, the Pilot Project has produced outcomes including 12 best practices and 3 reference guides, established an official website for the Pilot Project, and conducted 19 training and exchange activities involving participants from nearly 30 countries. An economic and social benefit evaluation shows that the Pilot Project contributes over 30% to urban meteorological disaster prevention and mitigation services. 

Highlights of the Pilot Project include: 

12 best practices and 3 reference guides have been developed in areas such as open sharing of gridded meteorological data, disaster risk warning services, targeted warning information dissemination, urban climate impact assessment, storm surge forecasting, and flooding alert services. These outcomes provide valuable reference for WMO Members. 

The Shenzhen Model for smart meteorological services in megacities, particularly the "31631" progressive meteorological service mechanism, has been incorporated into the 2023 United in Science. Highlighted under the theme of "Sustainable Cities and Communities," it serves as a reference for countries worldwide, becoming a flagship achievement of the Pilot Project and standing as a successful case for the UN Early Warnings for All initiative. 

The Pilot Project has engaged over 35 stakeholders from diverse sectors, including government departments, universities, enterprises, and individuals. It has strengthened coordination mechanisms among municipal agencies, leveraged the research and innovation 3 capabilities of IT companies and academic institutions, and delivered improved weather and climate services to governments and citizens. Practices such as PPE-based meteorological observation and services and metro weather service applications offer transferable and adaptable solutions for WMO RA II Members.