09 July 2026
A Strategic Step Towards Integration into the European Network of Meteorological Services
The Hydrometeorological Institute of Kosovo (HMIK), within the Kosovo Environmental Protection Agency (KEPA), has signed a Cooperation Agreement with EUMETNET, the European network of National Meteorological and Hydrological Services, marking an important milestone in the institutional and technical development of the hydrometeorological sector in Kosovo.
The agreement, which entered into force on 7 July 2026 and is valid until 31 December 2028, establishes the basis for HMIK’s active participation in a number of important EUMETNET programmes, enabling the exchange of knowledge, experience and the most advanced European technologies in the fields of meteorology, climatology and weather forecasting.
What is EUMETNET (European Meteorological Network)?
EUMETNET is a cooperation network of 33 National Meteorological Services in Europe, coordinating joint programmes for atmospheric observation, meteorological radars, numerical weather prediction, nowcasting, climate monitoring, professional education and institutional capacity development.
Through this network, member countries and partners cooperate to provide more accurate, efficient and harmonized meteorological services at the European level, contributing to the protection of lives, property, the economy and the environment from natural and climate-related hazards.
Programmes in Which HMIK Will Participate
Under this agreement, HMIK will participate in the following programmes:
An Important Step for HMIK
HMIK’s participation in these programmes represents an important opportunity for the modernization of hydrometeorological services in Kosovo.
Through this agreement, HMIK will benefit from:
These benefits will directly contribute to improving the quality of meteorological and climate information for public institutions, the private sector and citizens of the Republic of Kosovo.
Greater Integration into the European Meteorological Community
The signing of this agreement represents another important step in the process of integrating HMIK into the European professional community of meteorological services. Cooperation with EUMETNET will enable the institute to contribute to joint European initiatives, follow the most advanced international standards and strengthen its role as the institution responsible for hydrometeorological and climate monitoring and for providing meteorological services in the Republic of Kosovo.
KEPA and HMIK remain committed to advancing international cooperation and developing professional capacities, with the aim of providing increasingly high-quality services in line with European standards.