SAHF Workshops & Trainings

Regional Workshop on IBF: Training of Trainers (ToT) and National Demonstration Planning for Temperature-related Hazards

The regional workshop on Impact Based Forecasting (IBF): Training of Trainers (ToT) and National Demonstration Planning for Temperature-related Hazardsaims to strengthen the capacity of National Meteorological and Hydrological Services (NMHSs) in South Asia to design, operationalize, and communicate Impact-Based Forecasts for temperature-related hazards. It will follow an end-to-end IBF approach, guiding participants through the full IBF process, from forecast generation and interpretation, to impact analysis, trigger and threshold development, action-led warnings, and effective communication and dissemination.

Regional Workshop on Framework & Toolkit Development for IBF

The regional workshop on Framework & Toolkit Development for Impact Based Forecasting (IBF) contributes to the project by facilitating the co-development of a regional Framework and Toolkit for IBF of Temperature-Related Hazards – a crucial output that will form the foundation for national demonstration activities and regional harmonization in 2026.

Climate Services (CS) Working Group Workshop

Climate Services Working Group Inception Meeting marked the official launch of this initiative and established the CS WG’s governance structure, defined its regional workplan, and initiated targeted technical training. The meeting was held in a three-day event in conjunction with a Technical Training on Seasonal and Sub-seasonal Forecast Application (S2S).

CARE Component 1: 3rd Regional Workshop

The 3rd Regional Workshop for CARE Component 1 is the final regional workshop for the project. This final regional workshop is targeted to showcase the achievements of CARE Component 1 thus far, advocate for sustainability of capacities developed among partner government institutions, push for mechanisms for replication of good practices, and take forward lessons learnt from the project in onward undertakings either in CARE, in government projects, or in other projects.

Planning Workshop on Impact-Based Forecasting (IBF) and Climate Services

South Asia Hydromet Forum (SAHF) hosted the Planning Workshop on Impact- Based Forecasting (IBF) and Climate Services in Bangkok from January 21–24, 2025. This event convened key stakeholders to advance regional efforts in managing extreme weather events and enhancing resilience to climate change across South Asia.