Weather Chit Chat Issue 100 - Partnership (April 2026)
Hong Kong Observatory and Senior Citizen Home Safety Association hold joint press conference
The Hong Kong Observatory and the Senior Citizen Home Safety Association held a joint press conference on 17 November 2025, to remind the public to pay attention to weather changes in winter and take appropriate measures to keep warm. (More……)
Observatory hosts the 10th Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Seminar on Earthquake Science and Technology
About 40 experts from 10 organisations participated in the 10th Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Seminar on Earthquake Science and Technology, hosted by the Observatory. The seminar was fruitful, with contents spanning 20 technical reports. (More……)
Workshop on “Artificial Intelligence Application in Weather Forecasting” jointly organised with the China Meteorological Administration
The Hong Kong Observatory and the China Meteorological Administration jointly organised a World Meteorological Organization Voluntary Cooperation Programme workshop on “Artificial Intelligence Application in Weather Forecasting”. (More……)
Hong Kong Observatory hosts Pearl River Delta Aviation Meteorology Working Group meeting
The Hong Kong Observatory hosted the 16th meeting of the Pearl River Delta Working Group on Aviation Meteorology, which discussed the latest developments in aviation meteorology and planned work for the coming year. (More……)
Joint Working Group Meeting on Marine Science and Technology Cooperation with the State Oceanic Administration
A delegation from the State Oceanic Administration visited the Hong Kong Observatory to attend the 7th Joint Working Group Meeting on Marine Science and Technology Cooperation, which featured extensive cooperation in marine meteorology. (More……)
Hong Kong Observatory hosts the 8th Annual meeting of the Typhoon Committee Working Group on Meteorology
The Hong Kong Observatory hosted the Typhoon Committee Working Group on Meteorology meeting for the first time. During the meeting, participating experts conducted technical exchanges on the latest developments in tropical cyclone monitoring and forecasting, and discussed future cooperative projects concerning operations and research. (More……)
Delegations from Malaysian Meteorological Department and Civil Aviation Authority of the Sultanate of Oman visit HKO for training
Delegations from the Malaysian Meteorological Department and the Civil Aviation Authority of the Sultanate of Oman visited the Observatory to participate in aviation meteorology training, with content covering probabilistic forecasting, nowcasting, artificial intelligence, and other areas. (More……)
Observatory fully supports the 15th National Games and the National Games for Persons with Disabilities
The Observatory fully supported the two major events of the 15th National Games, and the National Games for Persons with Disabilities and the National Special Olympics Games, providing round-the-clock weather monitoring and forecasting services for various events. (More……)
Hong Kong Observatory participates in Extraordinary Session of the World Meteorological Congress
Hong Kong Observatory representatives attended the Extraordinary Session of the World Meteorological Congress held by the World Meteorological Organization in Geneva, Switzerland, with a focus on discussing the technical regulations related to the “Early Warnings for All” initiative launched by the United Nations. (More……)
Observatory colleague conducted technical exchanges on aviation meteorology in Europe
A Scientific Officer of the Hong Kong Observatory attended the international conference “Managing the Impact of Weather on Air and Space Launch Operations” held in Brussels, to conduct technical exchanges on aviation meteorology with experts. (More……)
Observatory colleague participates in the Global Climate Observing System Reference Upper-Air Network meeting
A Scientific Officer of the Hong Kong Observatory attended the 16th Implementation and Coordination Meeting of the World Meteorological Organization Global Climate Observing System Reference Upper-Air Network (GRUAN) in Tenerife, Spain. (More……)
Observatory colleagues participate in the Asia Pacific Regional Meeting of the International Federation of Air Traffic Controllers’ Associations
At the invitation of the International Federation of Air Traffic Controllers’ Associations, two Observatory colleagues attended the 41st Asia Pacific Regional Meeting of the Federation held in Macao and shared how the Observatory’s meteorological services support air traffic management and airport operations. (More……)
Observatory colleague lectures at International Atomic Energy Agency training workshop
At the invitation of the International Atomic Energy Agency, a Senior Scientific Officer of the Observatory participated as an expert trainer during a radiation training workshop held at the Philippine Nuclear Research Institute, and shared the Observatory’s role and experience in nuclear emergency response in Hong Kong. (More……)
Observatory colleague conducts on-site aviation meteorology training for Fiji Meteorological Service and Solomon Islands Meteorological Service
A Chief Experimental Officer of the Observatory visited the Fiji Meteorological Service and the Solomon Islands Meteorological Service and conducted aviation meteorology training for the two organisations. (More……)