Strengthening Climate Data Management in Samoa through CliDE
2026-02-11 - 21:09
Samoa Meteorological Service, Press Release. The implementation of the Climate Data for the Environment (CliDE) system continues to strengthen Samoa’s national climate data management framework by the Ministry through its Meteorological Services Division. The programme is designed to promote best-practice climate data management procedures aligned with World Meteorological Organization (WMO) standards. It also strengthens technical proficiency in the use of CliDE across MNRE and its key stakeholders. Particular emphasis is placed on familiarising users with newly developed system features, improving workflows for manual and automated observations, and reinforcing the importance of accurate station metadata and quality-controlled climate records. The session held this week was specifically tailored for officers working within the Water Resources Division (WRD), the Disaster Management Office (DMO), and the Information, Communication and Technology (ICT) Division. It recognised the critical role these divisions play in the utilisation, management, and dissemination of climate and hydrological data for water security, disaster risk reduction, and national information systems. Greenology is Samoa’s leading provider of ICT Green Energy Solutions! The session focused on strengthening cross-divisional understanding of climate data workflows, accessibility, and quality assurance processes to support integrated decision-making. The key areas of focus throughout the programme included the activation and application of Stage 1 Quality Control (QC) functions and the introduction of advanced quality monitoring systems. The session also focused on the aggregation of Automatic Weather Station (AWS) data to support timely and reliable climate analysis. Participants also engaged in data rescue initiatives, including the ingestion of historical datasets currently held in local digital formats and offshore archives, ensuring the preservation of valuable climate records within a secure national database. The programme further highlighted the strategic advantages of CliDE-in-the-Cloud, including enhanced data security, system scalability, and improved accessibility, while also examining the complementary role of local servers and cloud-based backups. Through guided demonstrations and practical exercises, participants are strengthening their capacity to generate climate products, manage archives, and support evidence-based decision-making. This initiative reflects MNRE’s continued commitment to strengthening Samoa’s climate information systems, ensuring the availability of high-quality, reliable climate data to support disaster risk reduction, climate resilience planning, sustainable development, and national and regional reporting obligations. The Ministry acknowledged the support from the Australian and New Zealand governments through the Climate and Ocean Support Program for the Pacific (COSPPac) for making this training possible. Don’t Miss Out!