China is actively pushing for the establishment of its own greenhouse gas observation net to improve research regarding climate change, according to the China Meteorological Administration (CMA).

The meteorological net would enhance observation abilities and aid in analyzing the current state of greenhouse gas emissions. It would also examine the evolution of atmospheric elements concerning climate change. "We should build the greenhouse gas observation net as soon as possible," Zheng Guoguang, director of the CMA, announced.
 
The meteorological net would improve the systematic observation and analysis of the background density of greenhouse gases around various regions in China. It could accurately calculate dynamic changes in greenhouse gases. The net would also increase the study pace regarding climatic system methodologies observing Chinese weather patterns. Finally, the net would allow scientists to concentrate on researching economic costs and relevant reduction measures regarding greenhouse gases.

China would also strengthen its ability to observe and analyze greenhouse gas emissions globally via remote sensatory satellite systems.

Zheng said that the meteorological department should take further steps toward prevention and reduction of natural disasters. He called for accurate forecasts of risks associated with meteorological disasters provoked by continued abnormal weather.

Zheng also suggested that the meteorological department would provide scientific layouts and designs of residential areas and strategic infrastructures. Such plans would place them far away from disaster-prone zones and environmental-fragile zones. Moreover, the meteorological department should cooperate with other departments to standardize meteorological disaster prevention work.

The meteorological department will promote studies around the influence of climate change over eco-systems, water resources allocation, agricultural production and disease prevention, and effective response measures, Zheng stated.

(China Development Gateway by Sun Wan August 9, 2007)