Four models of climate change forecasting developed
Monday, 15 December 2008
SAARC Meteorological Research Centre (SMRC) has so far developed four short and long-term models of climate change forecasting to help the SAARC member states cope with probable adverse impact of climate change in future, reports BSS.
Since climate change has emerged as a potential threat to the SAARC region, nations in South Asia could benefit enormously in water resources and agriculture management by using these models.
Dr Md Nazrul Islam, head of the Synoptic Division of the SMRC, made this observation while addressing a discussion on "Mission of the SMRC," marking the SAARC charter day at SMRC auditorium in the city Sunday.
Director general (SAARC) of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Kazi Imtiaz Hossain was present as the chief guest with director of SMRC Arjumand Habib in the chair.
Imtiaz said, since the adoption of SAARC charter on December 8 in 1985, the SAARC countries had achieved tremendous successes in checking children and women trafficking and combating terrorism.
The SAARC member states had achieved successes also in the areas of agriculture, technology, healthcare, education and environment by working together, he said.
Arjumand Habib said South Asia had become the most disaster-prone region in the world and the future consequences of adverse impacts of climate change would severely hamper the sustainable development process in this part of the world.
The SAARC countries will be able to cope with any adverse impact of climate change in future by sharing technologies, she said.
Since climate change has emerged as a potential threat to the SAARC region, nations in South Asia could benefit enormously in water resources and agriculture management by using these models.
Dr Md Nazrul Islam, head of the Synoptic Division of the SMRC, made this observation while addressing a discussion on "Mission of the SMRC," marking the SAARC charter day at SMRC auditorium in the city Sunday.
Director general (SAARC) of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Kazi Imtiaz Hossain was present as the chief guest with director of SMRC Arjumand Habib in the chair.
Imtiaz said, since the adoption of SAARC charter on December 8 in 1985, the SAARC countries had achieved tremendous successes in checking children and women trafficking and combating terrorism.
The SAARC member states had achieved successes also in the areas of agriculture, technology, healthcare, education and environment by working together, he said.
Arjumand Habib said South Asia had become the most disaster-prone region in the world and the future consequences of adverse impacts of climate change would severely hamper the sustainable development process in this part of the world.
The SAARC countries will be able to cope with any adverse impact of climate change in future by sharing technologies, she said.