China releases ‘Mazu’ AI weather warning action plan for Central Asian nations
On September 22, at the Second China-Central Asia Meteorological Cooperation Forum in Urumqi, the China Meteorological Administration released the “Mazu” Implementation Action Plan (2026–2027) for intelligent weather early warning in Central Asian countries. The plan aims to deepen deployment of the AI-driven Mazu system, support the UN’s Early Warnings for All initiative, and enhance regional disaster resilience. CMA head Chen Zhenlin also met with officials from Kazakhstan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and the China-Central Asia Secretariat to discuss localized Mazu deployment, satellite data sharing, and joint training.
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China issues smart weather early warning plan for Central Asian nations
On September 22, at the opening of the second China-Central Asia Meteorological Cooperation Forum, the China Meteorological Administration released the 'Mazu' Smart Early Warning Implementation Action Plan (2026-2027) for Central Asian countries. The plan aims to deepen the application of the 'Mazu' solution in Central Asia and jointly respond to the UN's Early Warnings for All initiative, building a regional meteorological safety barrier. Themed 'Implementing Early Warnings for All, Safeguarding Regional Development Security', the plan focuses on five areas: co-developing early warning products and deploying the 'Mazu' solution, building a comprehensive meteorological observation system and promoting data sharing, creating multi-sector demonstration applications, deepening joint research and technological innovation, and implementing meteorological talent training.
Read sourceChina's CMA Chief Meets Central Asian, South Asian Officials to Expand 'Mazu' AI Weather Warning System
On September 22, China Meteorological Administration (CMA) head Chen Zhenlin met with meteorological agency heads from Kazakhstan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and the China-Central Asia mechanism secretariat in Urumqi, Xinjiang, on the sidelines of the 2nd China-Central Asia Meteorological Cooperation Forum. The discussions focused on deepening the local application of China's intelligent early warning system, 'Mazu', to enhance regional disaster prevention and mitigation. With Kazakhstan, both sides agreed to jointly promote localized Mazu deployment, expand Fengyun satellite data use, and strengthen cross-border weather disaster联防. With Sri Lanka, they will continue perfecting a Sri Lanka-customized Mazu version, focusing on numerical forecasting, early warning systems, and observation infrastructure, while deepening joint talent training. With Bangladesh, talks centered on developing a cloud-based early warning platform for the customized Mazu system, expanding cooperation on Fengyun satellite applications and AI weather forecasting models to improve multi-hazard early warning capabilities. With the China-Central Asia mechanism, both sides will promote Mazu's sharing among the five Central Asian nations to enhance regional climate resilience.
Read sourceChina's Weather Bureau Releases Smart Early Warning Plan for Central Asian Countries
At the opening ceremony of the second China-Central Asia Meteorological Cooperation Forum on September 22, the China Meteorological Administration released the 'Mazu' Smart Early Warning Implementation Action Plan (2026-2027) for Central Asian countries. The plan aims to promote the application of the 'Mazu' early warning system in Central Asia, in response to the United Nations' Early Warnings for All initiative. The initiative seeks to build a regional meteorological safety barrier through enhanced cooperation between China and Central Asian nations.
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China issues 'Mazu' AI early warning action plan for Central Asian countries
On September 22, at the Second China-Central Asia Meteorological Cooperation Forum, the China Meteorological Administration released the 'Mazu' Action Plan (2026-2027) for intelligent weather early warning in Central Asian countries. The plan aims to implement the UN's Early Warnings for All initiative and enhance regional disaster resilience. It outlines five key actions: jointly developing early warning products and deploying the 'Mazu' system, including satellite-based sandstorm identification and AI weather models; building a comprehensive observation system with shared data and enhanced Fengyun satellite monitoring for floods, droughts, and fires; creating demonstration applications for agriculture, wind/solar energy, and cross-border transport routes; deepening joint research on cryosphere changes, glacial melt, and sandstorms; and training meteorological professionals through exchange programs and scholarships. The initiative seeks to boost regional safety and economic development through mutual cooperation.
Read sourceChina Issues 'Mazu' Weather Warning Plan for Central Asia, 2026-2027
On September 22, at the opening ceremony of the Second China-Central Asia Meteorological Cooperation Forum, the China Meteorological Administration released the 'Mazu' Intelligent Early Warning Scheme Implementation Action Plan (2026-2027) for Central Asian countries. The plan aims to deeply promote the application of the 'Mazu' scheme in Central Asian nations. China expressed its willingness to work with Central Asian countries to actively respond to the United Nations' Early Warnings for All initiative and jointly build a regional meteorological safety barrier. Themed 'Implementing Early Warnings for All, Safeguarding Regional Development Security,' the action plan is dedicated to deepening meteorological cooperation between China and Central Asian countries, enhancing regional disaster prevention and mitigation capabilities, better serving regional economic and social development, and promoting mutual benefit and win-win outcomes. The plan will be implemented from five specific aspects, as reported by CCTV News.