WMO Information System (WIS)

The WIS 2.0 Training Workshop, scheduled for October 13–17, 2025 in Nairobi, Kenya, is a training workshop designed to strengthen knowledge and operational capacity on the WIS 2.0 system for invited countries from Eastern Africa and surrounding regions.

Hosted by the Kenya Meteorological Department, the workshop will be conducted in English, with English support available during Q&A sessions. The key learning objectives include building a solid understanding of the WIS 2.0 architecture, learning about the GTS-to-WIS2 transition strategy, and developing practical skills through hands-on sessions on installing, configuring, and operating a WIS2 node using the "WIS2 in a box" software.

The WIS 2.0 Training Workshop, scheduled for 13-17 April 2025 in Muscat, Oman, is a training workshop designed to enhance understanding and operational skills related to the WIS 2.0 system for invited countries in the Area of Responsibility of GISC Jeddah and other neighboring countries.

Hosted at the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) Training Centre, the workshop will be conducted in English, with Arabic support available for Q&A sessions. 

Key learning objectives include gaining insights into the WIS 2.0 architecture, understanding the GTS-to-WIS2 transition plan, and acquiring hands-on experience in installing, configuring, and operating a WIS2 node using the "WIS2 in a box" software. 

The WIS 2.0 Training Workshop, scheduled for September 2025 in Guangzhou, China, is a training workshop designed to enhance understanding and operational skills related to the WIS 2.0 system for invited countries in the Area Of Responsibility of GISC Beijing and GISC New Delhi.

Hosted by China Meteorology Administration, the workshop will be conducted in English, with English support available for Q&A sessions. Key learning objectives include gaining insights into the WIS 2.0 architecture, understanding the GTS-to-WIS2 transition plan, and acquiring hands-on experience in installing, configuring, and operating a WIS2 node using the "WIS2 in a box" software.