MeteoWorld - April 2026

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Featured in this issue

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How Malawi turns early warnings into action
23 April 2026
In Malawi, early warnings do not stop at forecasts. Through coordinated systems linking national services and local networks, alerts are shared and turned into action. From mobile messages to briefings, people can prepare before hazards arrive.
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The search for bamboo’s carbon removal potential
23 April 2026
In Anji County, China, scientists are testing whether atmospheric measurements can reveal how much carbon bamboo absorbs. By analysing carbon dioxide in the air, the project explores new ways to improve carbon accounting.
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Turning aviation research into safer skies
23 April 2026
Turbulence and severe storms pose growing risks to aviation. Through the AvRDP2 project, WMO is advancing forecasting tools to better detect hazards and support flight planning.
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Magazine Article
23 April 2026

What flood protection is worth in the Alps
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Magazine Article
23 April 2026

The Associated Programme on Flood Management at 25: A global commitment to resilience
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Magazine Article
23 April 2026

ClimSA strengthens climate services across African, Caribbean and Pacific regions
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Magazine Article
23 April 2026

First Antarctic Climate Forum launched
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Magazine Article
23 April 2026

Winning youth-led projects tackle flood risks in Nigeria and Uganda
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Magazine Article
23 April 2026

Cultivating the next generation of meteorological professionals
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Magazine Article
23 April 2026

Fostering global cooperation on AI for early warning systems
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Magazine Article
23 April 2026

Empowering leadership for stronger meteorological services in the Caribbean
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Magazine Article
23 April 2026

Southern African countries work to improve quality management in meteorology
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Magazine Article
23 April 2026

Closing the gender gap in weather, climate and water services
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Magazine Article
23 April 2026

Building weather services for everyone: Insights from the Weather and Society Conference
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