Extreme weather phenomena, such as typhoons and tsunamis, have increased and intensified in recent years. Demand for Finnish competence in weather forecasting and in building early warning systems is growing globally.

The Finnish Meteorological Institute (FMI) is one of the oldest players in its field. Through its strong research programmes, FMI has been able to build a world-class weather service that is also being taken abroad.

— We are one of the leading institutes in realising development projects related to preparing for climate change and building weather-related services and early warning systems. We currently have projects under way in a total of 58 countries, says FMI’s Harri Pietarila, Head of Unit, Consulting Services.