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From Monday 30 September, this channel is merging with our @MetOffice_Sci feed! Follow to continue to receive updates on our expert international work, collaborations, science and more.

From Monday 30 September, this channel is merging with our @MetOffice_Sci feed! Follow to continue to receive updates on our expert international work, collaborations, science and more.

From Monday 30 September, this channel is merging with our @MetOffice_Sci feed! Follow to continue to receive updates on our expert international work, collaborations, science and more.

Through UK contributions to @WMO Voluntary Cooperation we have a long-term partnership with Malawi Department of Climate Change & Meteorological Services. British High Commissioner @floneritchle recently saw how we support production of their weather & climate broadcasts.👇

Today we celebrate 170 years of forecasting for the nation. From our founding in 1854, we highlight some of the significant moments in our history. Explore more through the collections of the National Meteorological Library and Archive: metoffice.gov.uk/research/libra… #MetOffice170

This week, #UKaidWISER MENA attended the 1st MENA Dialogue Platform about Anticipatory Action in MENA. @FCDOGovUK described why this is a priority for them, sessions identified actions that could be taken in response to hazards & examples of #DRR were explored in communities.

Both the quality & quantity of tea production are sensitive to climate conditions. These include effects of changing temperature & rainfall patterns, extreme weather & climate events such as heavy rainfall & drought, as well as changes in the distribution of pests & diseases.

Tea is one of the most widely consumed drinks worldwide, 2nd only to water & plays an important role in economies, providing a main income source for millions. It benefits ecological & social systems by removing carbon, soil fertility, & water conservation. #InternationalTeaDay

Tea quality & quantity are sensitive to climate events such as #drought. #WCSSP researchers from China & UK are working with farmers to understand what climate information tea growers need to inform business decisions. 👉 bit.ly/3I4k1Qk #InternationalTeaDay

Learn more in this news story from @UKinJordan gov.uk/government/new…

We’re really looking forward to working with Jordan Meteorological Department (JMD) to develop actionable forecasts for refugee host communities as part of the @FCDOGovUK funded WISER MENA Jahez project with @IWMI_ #UKaidWISER

Our Regional Coordinator for WISER MENA, Rana El Hajj, delivered training in Arabic today on impact-based forecasting to Jordan Meteorological Department. #UKaidWISER

Flash #droughts are droughts that develop rapidly, sometimes in as little as a few weeks. Researchers are studying how these droughts may change in the future. Find out more 👇 metoffice.gov.uk/research/appro…

🔍10 key publications on DARAJA, a groundbreaking weather forecasting service for urban areas. Explore insights via PrepareCenter bit.ly/3VP9OAs to boost disaster readiness. Supported by @metofficeww & @LR_Foundation DARAJA empowers global communities.#WeatherForecasts🌍

In South Africa, #ClimateChange is an area of growing concern. Many regions are expected to become hotter, drier & experience more extreme weather, such as droughts & floods. #WCSSP South Africa project works to address the challenges these present 👇 bit.ly/2kpkbeY

How will climate change affect the Amazon forest, the biodiversity it harbours, & the ecosystem services it provides to humanity? INPA, UNICAMP, @metoffice & more are building understanding of this through the AmazonFACE programme 👉 bit.ly/3cwbwSw

Children in the UK and UAE created a British-Arabic poetry anthology titled 'We Are The Ocean' for #COP28 last year, expressing their hopes, fears & actions for our blue environments, and a powerful plea to take better care of our #ocean. #GetClimateReady

Impacts of #ClimateChange are felt worldwide, but farmers are particularly affected. Discover CSSP Brazil agriculture research, including potential future impacts & new Agroclimatic Monitor Platform, monitoring drought in Brazil 👇 #WCSSP #LACCW2022 bit.ly/3RF4MCb