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NIHWA Leads Application for WMO Regional Training Center on Hydrology: Approved by WMO
Time: 10 Jul,2024
During the seventy-eighth session of the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) Executive Council (EC-78), held from 10 to 14 June 2024 in Geneva, the Council reviewed and approved a joint application led by NIHWA, in partnership with Yangzhou University (YZU), to establish a WMO Regional Training Center for Hydrology.
During the seventy-eighth session of the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) Executive Council (EC-78), held from 10 to 14 June 2024 in Geneva, the Council reviewed and approved a joint application led by NIHWA, in partnership with Yangzhou University (YZU), to establish a WMO Regional Training Center for Hydrology.
This approval marks the establishment of the first WMO Regional Training Center in China’s hydrology and water resources sector. The Center is expected to play an important role in strengthening national hydrometeorological services and promoting international cooperation in the field of hydrology.
The WMO Regional Training Center for Hydrology will serve as a key platform for enhancing hydrological capacity across WMO Member States. It will design and deliver advanced training programmes incorporating the latest scientific developments and emerging technologies. Training will be provided through both distance learning and in-person courses, ensuring flexible access while supporting continuous professional development within the hydrology community.
In addition, the Center will organize academic workshops and expert exchange activities to promote regional and global collaboration, as well as the sharing of knowledge and best practices. The Center will also provide technical assistance to Member States, supporting the adoption of advanced technologies and methodologies to strengthen national hydrological services.
As a leading research institution in hydrological automation, informatization and intelligent applications, NIHWA brings extensive experience in interdisciplinary capacity-building initiatives. The Institute serves as the Secretariat for several national and international standardization bodies, including ISO/TC 113/SC5 on hydrometric instruments, equipment and data management, as well as the National Standardization Committee for Hydrology (SAC/TC199).
Building on its strong technical foundation, NIHWA has hosted a wide range of domestic and international training programmes in recent years, with a particular focus on intelligent hydrological monitoring technologies and international standards.
Looking ahead, NIHWA will continue to advance its training activities through ongoing curriculum development, diversified delivery approaches and expanded international cooperation, contributing to global hydrometeorological capacity development in line with WMO's mission.
WMO EC-78 Resolution 4.1.3/1
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