Maldives Signs USD 1.5 Million Aid Deal to Upgrade Weather Observation System
The government has signed a USD 1.5 million aid agreement to upgrade the country’s weather observation system to meet international standards.
The agreement, signed by the Ministry of Environment, involves aid from the Systematic Observation Financing Facility (SOFF) in collaboration with the United Nations Environment Programme.
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Minister @Thoriqibrahim signed the Project Cooperation Agreement between Maldives and @unep for the upgrade of @MetMaldives weather observation network under Systematic Observation Financing Facility (SOFF). pic.twitter.com/GehZEEFyHl— Min. of Climate Change, Environment and Energy (@MoEnvmv) September 10, 2024
The Maldives will receive USD 1.5 million to ensure its weather observation system meets the requirements of the Global Basic Observation Network.
The Ministry of Environment stated that the funds will be used to upgrade weather observation systems at the four existing meteorological offices and to establish an additional office at Maafaru Airport in Noonu Atoll.
The aid will also be used to repair the Upper Air Radiosonde System in Addu City. The ministry added that some equipment needed for instrument calibration will be acquired with the help of regional countries.
