The 2026 Americas Public Officials Training Program Held in Shanghai
The Shanghai Meteorological Bureau showcased China's new progress in intelligent weather warnings, helping advance multi-hazard early warning Trainees from the program exchanged practical disaster prevention and mitigation experience on site, and learned about Shanghai's urban governance and innovative practices
The 2026 Americas Region Public Officials Training Program, jointly hosted by the Foreign Affairs Office of the Shanghai Municipal People's Government and Shanghai Jiao Tong University, was held in Shanghai from September 7 to 11. On September 9, participants from the United States, Mexico, Cuba, Argentina, Brazil, Uruguay, and Peru visited the Shanghai Meteorological Service to learn about the latest developments in China's meteorological sector.
The Shanghai Meteorological Service introduced China's meteorological smart earlywarning solution, "Mazu," and how it enhances multihazard early warning capabilities with the support of artificial intelligence. Many participants said they hoped to strengthen information exchange and cooperation with Shanghai, and to draw on relevant experience to improve their local disaster prevention and mitigation systems.
The training program was themed "Deepening practical local cooperation and sharing innovative experience in urban governance and development." During the event, the participants also visited an automaker in Shanghai to learn about technological developments such as intelligent driving and connected vehicle data applications.