Accelerating Impacts of CGIAR Climate Research for Africa
Abstract
Ethiopia meteorological Institute (EMI) established as an autonomous government organization in 1980 under proclamation No 201/1980. The mission of EMI is to provide weather, climate and early warning services that contribute to socio-economic activities of the nation, and protect lives and property. This will be achieved by collecting, analyzing, forecasting and communicating meteorological and related information. The institute mainly focuses on three strategic pillars. The
first is to ensure meteorological data coverage, quality and access, which include data collection, data quality control, meteorological instrument calibration data communication and data management activities. The second one is meteorological forecast and early warning advisory service which aims to improve forecasting and early warning systems; to expand sector focused advisories on forecasts to reach all communities of the country, as well as increasing understanding of the effect of
meteorological parameters on agricultural development; to increase the use of hydro-meteorological observations and forecasts to drive development; to improve health and insurance services; and to improve aviation services. The other focus is meteorological research and training which aims to strengthen operational research on weather and climate systems affecting Ethiopia to improve its services and capacity building activities. EMI prepare seasonal weather and climate its effect assessment and climate outlook for upcoming season and organize National Climate Outlook forum three times every for each seasons in Ethiopia; - namely Bega, Belg and Kiremt and Disseminate it’s early and advisory services with governmental and
nongovernmental stakeholders. The National climate outlook held at Kereyu hotel, Adama/Ethiopia on 22nd and 23rd of September 2022
