🌏 On Thursday, Dec 18, 2025, the China Meteorological Administration (CMA) announced its Earth System Forecasting Development Strategy for 2025–2035, aiming to build a world-class, self-reliant forecasting system by 2035.
🌐 Earth system forecasting takes a 360° view of our planet, combining data from the atmosphere, oceans, land, and ice into one model to predict weather and climate trends more accurately.
⏳ Why it matters: in South Asia and Southeast Asia, timely warnings for monsoon rains or tropical storms can save lives, protect crops, and support smart planning across cities and communities.
🚀 The strategy sets a clear roadmap: enhancing satellite networks, tapping into AI for faster data analysis, and strengthening homegrown tech. By 2035, CMA aims to match global forecasting leaders with fully self-developed systems.
🙌 Stay tuned as this plan unfolds over the next decade—Asia’s weather forecasting game is about to level up!
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China Unveils Earth System Forecasting Strategy for 2025–2035
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