Innovation & Partnership

Aiming for a world where everyone can access the weather information they need, when they need it, we pursue innovation in weather technology that supports the economy, society, and the environment.

To protect people's lives and livelihoods from the risks of extreme weather and natural disasters, which are becoming more frequent and severe around the world, delivering accurate and reliable weather information to the right people at the right time has never been more critical.
Weathernews is actively working to improve forecast accuracy and expand our observation capabilities by collecting weather data from all regions, advancing observation technology, and expanding our data networks. By sharing the weather data and warning information we collect with the countries, regions, and organizations that need it, rather than keeping it within the company, we work toward a world where everyone has access to weather information.

Weathernews aims to contribute to economic development through weather-based solutions by transferring weather and climate forecasting expertise to emerging countries where meteorological disaster infrastructure is still developing. In Asia in particular, we have signed MOUs with meteorological agencies in countries including Vietnam, the Philippines, Laos, and Thailand. By analyzing natural disaster patterns using weather observation data shared by each country, we work to reduce natural disaster risks.

We also actively participate in international conferences including the G20, APEC, and COP (Conference of the Parties to the UNFCCC), presenting on public-private partnerships in disaster response and weather risk management. Going forward, we will continue to champion international partnerships by demonstrating the value and potential of weather information, and to promote its use in emerging countries.

As climate change continues to intensify, extreme weather events such as heavy rain, floods, extreme heat, and storms are becoming more frequent and severe worldwide. To address these growing risks, the development of Early Warning Systems (EWS) that detect danger in advance and drive preventive action, rather than simply responding after a disaster, is now a critical component of climate change adaptation strategies worldwide.

Through its own network of MOUs with overseas meteorological agencies, in addition to weather data aggregated by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), Weathernews receives weather data from over 140 countries, including observation data and warning information not submitted to international organizations. This coverage reaches approximately 98% of the world's population.
By delivering warning information quickly and broadly, we support decision-making for disaster prevention and adaptation measures in each country and region.

We believe that enhancing the effectiveness of EWS by applying the expertise in data collection, forecasting, and information distribution that we have built as a private company is one of the most meaningful roles Weathernews can play. Reducing the number of victims of natural disasters around the world, even by one, is our driving motivation, and we remain committed to contributing to a society resilient to weather and climate.

Weathernews is expanding its proprietary observation network worldwide, utilizing live cameras and weather IoT sensors to monitor rapidly changing weather conditions faster and more accurately.
By combining real-time local data from areas close to where people live with conventional weather observation data, we gain a clearer picture of sudden, localized weather phenomena and continuously improve forecast accuracy.

Small weather IoT sensors can be installed in locations where detailed observation has traditionally been difficult, such as construction sites and schools, continuously gathering data on temperature, humidity, solar radiation, and wind conditions.
This makes weather risks visible at the regional and site level, supporting proactive decisions to prevent life-threatening situations such as heatstroke before they occur.

By analyzing footage from AI-powered live cameras installed nationwide, we can now quickly detect early signs such as cloud changes for weather phenomena with short lead times, including sudden localized thunderstorms. By dramatically increasing both the quantity and quality of our observation data, we are strengthening our ability to respond to risks that were previously difficult to predict.

Through advanced observation technology and data analysis, Weathernews will continue to make invisible weather risks visible, supporting the safety and sustainability of communities and people around the world.