FreedPer Scientific Case Study Featured by the World Meteorological Organization

We are thrilled to announce that FreedPer Scientific’s Child-Centred Climate Services case study has been profiled by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO). The study is now featured on the WMO’s new ArcGIS Interactive Map, which showcases global examples of child- and youth-focused climate services. This milestone marks a significant recognition of our contributions to climate education and community-based early warning systems in Zimbabwe.

The profiling was soft-launched at COP30 during the side event:“Empowering Women, Children, and Indigenous Peoples through Inclusive Early Warning Systems and Climate Services.”The event, hosted at the Science for Climate Action Pavilion (WMO–IPCC–MERI Pavilion), highlighted innovative approaches to making climate services more inclusive and accessible.

Why This Recognition Matters

Our featured case study documents the work we have been doing to equip schools with high-quality weather stations, provide teacher training, and integrate real-time weather observation into the curriculum. Through partnerships with various authorities and schools like Gateway Primary School, children are becoming active contributors to national climate data.

Our approach demonstrates how child-centred climate services foster scientific curiosity, environmental stewardship, and climate resilience from a young age. It also shines a light on the challenges schools face, including affordability, access to quality instruments, and long-term technical support—issues we continue working to address through partnerships and innovation.

Explore the Case Study

Click on Zimbabwe on the WMO’s interactive global map to view our full profile:

ArcGIS interactive map

We are deeply grateful to WMO for this opportunity and for championing inclusive climate services. This recognition motivates us to continue building climate knowledge, strengthening early warning systems, and empowering children and youth across Africa.