Webinar 2: BIP-MT in Action: Practical Insights from Lesotho and Argentina - 20 August 2025
Date: 20 August 2025, 12:00 UTC
Presenters: Ms Colleen N. Rae, Dr Romina Mezher
Description: This webinar will explore how two WMO Members are implementing the revised Basic Instruction Package for Meteorological Technicians (BIP-MT). Ms. Colleen N. Rae will share the approach taken by the Lesotho Meteorological Service, while Dr. Romina Mezher will discuss the longstanding meteorological observer course for Spanish-speaking countries in WMO Regional Associations III and IV, and how it has been adapted to align with the new BIP-MT standards. Presenters will highlight key successes, challenges encountered, and practical strategies for integrating the updated standards into national training programs.
This webinar was recorded. The video recording will soon be available here for you to watch.
About the Presenters:
Ms Colleen N. Rae
Colleen Rae served as Qualification Manager for Meteorological Technicians at the South African Weather Service from 2000 until her retirement in 2022. Her career has spanned meteorological observations, forecasting, and training. She contributed to the WMO task team that revised the International Cloud Atlas and served as the Team Lead for updating the Basic Instruction Package for Meteorological Technicians.
Dr Romina Mezher
Dr Romina Mezher is the Director of the WMO Regional Training Centre at the National Meteorological Service of Argentina. She chairs the Expert Team on Education, Capacity Development, and Projects for WMO Regional Association III, serves on the CONECT Management Group, and is the VLab Focal Point for the Center of Excellence at SMN Argentina.