The WMO HydroHub, together with the WMO Education and Training Office, delivered a Learning Exchange for Regional Association V (Southwest Pacific) to strengthen hydrometric capacity across the region.
Bringing together National Meteorological and Hydrological Services (NMHSs) hydrological technicians and the WMO Regional Training Center for Hydrology (RTC-H) Indonesia, the programme addressed critical gaps in field data collection, station maintenance, and hydrological data management.
The blended learning programme combined an online self-learning phase that took place in the WMO ETRP Moodle Platform in November 2025, followed by a webinar and an in-person Learning Exchange hosted by RTC-H Indonesia in Bandung from 1 to 5 December 2025.
The WMO Regional Training Center for Hydrology in Indonesia played a central role in the delivery of the learning exchange. As the host institution, RTC-H Indonesia provided experienced trainers and access to operational hydrological stations for hands-on field exercises.
A defining feature of the programme was its peer-to-peer learning approach. Participants shared operational experiences, challenges, and good practices from their respective countries through country presentations, one-on-one exchanges with RTC experts, and facilitated problem-solving sessions. This collaborative model allowed NMHS staff to build on existing regional expertise while adapting solutions to diverse national contexts. Participants also developed an action plan as guidance for them when they implement what they learned in their home country.
Beyond the in-person training, WMO RTC-H Indonesia will contribute to follow-up support, helping participants apply newly acquired skills and implement their action plan within their NMHSs.
By reinforcing peer-to-peer learning and regional cooperation, the initiative supports broader WMO objectives of improving capacities in early warning systems and water across the Pacific.
