About RA V

RA V works to strengthen meteorological and hydrological services throughout the South-West Pacific region by facilitating cooperation among national meteorological and hydrological services, promoting the exchange of data and information, and supporting capacity-building initiatives. Our mission is to enhance the region's resilience to weather, water, and climate-related hazards while supporting sustainable development goals.

Regional Characteristics

The South-West Pacific region is characterized by its vast oceanic expanse, diverse topography ranging from high mountains to low-lying atolls, and extreme vulnerability to climate variability and change. The region spans from the tropical archipelagos of Southeast Asia to the remote Pacific islands, experiencing some of the world's most intense tropical cyclones, monsoon systems, and significant challenges from sea-level rise.

This unique geographic and climatic setting requires specialized approaches to meteorological services, such as marine meteorology, tropical cyclone forecasting, monsoon prediction, climate monitoring, and early warning systems for extreme weather events across both continental and island nations.

RA V Working Structure

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