The Tanzania Meteorological Agency (TMA) is boosting the country’s weather services through specialized training aimed at enhancing the collection, analysis, and dissemination of meteorological data.
The initiative, supported by the Climate Risk and Early Warning Systems (CREWS) Project, seeks to improve early warning services and better equip experts to provide timely weather information to stakeholders.
Speaking at the opening of the training, Dr. Ladislaus Chang’a, TMA Director General and Vice-Chair of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), thanked the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) for funding the program through CREWS.
He said the training is part of a broader strategy to enhance the quality of weather services in Tanzania.
Dr. Chang’a urged participants to use the skills and knowledge gained to improve TMA services and act as catalysts for professionalism, efficiency, and accountability in their daily work.
He stressed the importance of dedication, patriotism, and fostering development both within the agency and across the country.
Ms. Mecklina Merchades, Acting Manager of the Agricultural Meteorology Department, highlighted that the training stems from a review conducted in August 2025, which identified the technical needs of TMA experts to strengthen weather data management and early warning systems.
The three-day training is taking place at Best Western Hotel, Dodoma, from January 19 to 21, 2026.