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Join the WASA Webinar hosted by Co-HYDIM-SA to explore how global and subseasonal-to-seasonal (S2S) forecasts can support early warnings, anticipatory action, and operational decision-making. Discover how these forecasting approaches can strengthen climate resilience and support the reliable management of critical infrastructure and water resources in Southern Africa.
In the first presentation, Dr. Simon Ageet, a researcher at the Institute of Meteorology and Climate Research at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), will explain how global forecasts from the European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts (ECMWF) can be integrated into an automated forecasting pipeline to generate and deliver actionable information to communities and decision-makers to support anticipatory action. He will also discuss how forecast uncertainty can be assessed, communicated, and accounted for when translating forecasts into early warnings.
In the second presentation, Daniel Groeger, CTO and Co-Founder of alitiq GmbH, will present how S2S forecasts are currently used in Germany to anticipate energy supply conditions, support operational planning, and help energy companies maintain reliable operations and economic performance. Drawing on this industry experience, he will explore opportunities to apply similar approaches in Africa, particularly to support early warning and decision-making for critical infrastructure and services, such as dam operations and water resource management.
Agenda
- Welcome & speaker introductions
- Academic presentation: “From S2S Forecasts to Early Warning: Applications in the Cuvelai and Kunene River Basins” | Dr. Simon Ageet, Researcher at the Institute of Meteorology and Climate Research, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), Germany
- Private sector perspective: “From Forecasts to Decisions: Harnessing S2S Predictions for Energy Sustainability” | Daniel Groeger, CTO and Co-Founder of alitiq GmbH, Germany
- Moderated Q&A & discussion
- Wrap-up & announcement of next webinar
Speakers
Dr. Simon Ageet
Researcher at the Institute of Meteorology and Climate Research, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), Germany
Dr. Simon Ageet currently works as a Researcher at the Institute of Meteorology and Climate Research, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT). He is an atmospheric scientist and meteorological-service professional with over 14 years of experience spanning operational meteorology, Earth observation, applied research, project coordination and stakeholder engagement. Experienced in coordinating international and multidisciplinary activities involving European and African partners, organizing stakeholder meetings and workshops, representing project leadership in international engagements, and translating complex scientific information into actionable weather, climate and hydrometeorological services for early warning.
Daniel Groeger
CTO and Co-Founder of alitiq GmbH, Germany
Daniel Groeger is the CTO and Co-Founder of alitiq GmbH. He studied Physics of the Earth and Atmosphere and started his career in the field of energy meteorology in 2017. After his first success with a weather consultancy firm, he started alitiq, a company that provides meaningful insights about weather impact to industry partners. His passion to weather and ai also covers his leisure activities chasing thunderstorms.
Participation
Microsoft Teams meeting
Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/3904841170853724?p=43N8QbS2tNX2EpEM4S
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The WASA Webinar Series unites academia, industry, and policy through a dynamic two-part format including a technical or academic presentation from a WASA project partner, followed by a public or private sector perspective on the relevance and application of the technology within Sub-Saharan Africa’s water sector.
About Co-HYDIM-SA
Co-HYDIM-SA is one of seven cooperation projects of the Water Security in Africa (WASA) research programme. Learn more about the objectives, current activities, its private sector partners, and connect with the project team here.