In Nanning, south China’s Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, the China Meteorological Administration (CMA) took a major step toward global climate collaboration by unveiling its first international Global Climate Dataset at the 4th China-ASEAN Meteorological Cooperation Forum. Packed with six categories—from surface and upper-air records to Fengyun satellite land-surface, radiation, and ocean data—this open resource meets international standards and offers a treasure trove for early warning systems, disaster mitigation, AI-driven climate models, and academic research.
Accessible now via the English portals of the China Meteorological Data Network and the World Meteorological Centre (Beijing), the dataset promises new opportunities for entrepreneurs and startups to build smarter weather apps, for researchers to refine climate projections, and for policymakers to craft data-driven resilience strategies. CMA officials highlight this as a catalyst for cross-border collaboration to tackle intensifying climate risks.
Alongside the data release, the forum launched the China-ASEAN Joint Innovation Action for AI Meteorological Model Application, a four-pillar initiative focusing on joint innovation, data integration, talent cultivation, and a shared China-ASEAN Meteorological Home platform. Together with delegates from ASEAN member states and the World Meteorological Organization, China recommitted to the UN’s Early Warnings for All initiative—aiming to bring timely forecasts to at-risk populations worldwide.
For young global citizens, this climate data milestone shows how digital intelligence can magnify impact—from more accurate typhoon warnings to smarter route planning for digital nomads on sustainable adventures. As climate challenges grow more complex, this China-ASEAN partnership sets a new standard for data-driven, cross-border cooperation that could inspire similar alliances from Europe to the Americas.
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China unveils Global Climate Dataset, boosts AI cooperation with ASEAN
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