The second day of the Stakeholders Engagement Forum opened with a knowledge-sharing presentation by Nouni Nabl of the Moroccan General Directorate of Meteorology on the experiences of National Meteorological Services. This was followed by an overview of NiMet’s Weather Forecasting Services delivered by Prof. Vincent Weli, Director of Weather Forecasting Services, which set the stage for a robust panel session.

The session showcased NiMet’s proficiencies in weather forecasting through a rich array of topics, including:

Advancing weather forecasting through numerical modelling and Artificial Intelligence

Enhancing data quality and operational efficiency through Quality Management Systems

The role of NiMet in air quality monitoring for public safety

Public weather forecasting as a tool for early warning and early action

Integrating aeronautical meteorology into climate risk management for aviation

Stakeholders were further exposed to partnership opportunities with NiMet through a presentation titled “Unlocking Opportunities Through NiMet Public-Private Partnership: A Case Study on Digital Climate Advisory Services (DCAS) to Smallholder Farmers.”

The day closed with an enlightening session by the Legal Department, which clarified the scope of NiMet’s Establishment Act and provided guidance on how stakeholders can engage with and plug into the Agency’s mandate.