Speakers

Anuragh Chandra is a Principal Technician - Instrument Systems at Earth Sciences New Zealand, based in Christchurch, New Zealand. He has extensive experience in the installation, operation, maintenance, and quality assurance of meteorological and environmental monitoring systems that support weather, climate, and hazard monitoring programmes across New Zealand and the Pacific. His expertise includes automatic weather stations (AWS), climate monitoring networks, telemetry systems, environmental sensors, data acquisition platforms, and instrumentation performance verification. He has been involved in network design, commissioning, fault diagnosis, technical training, and operational support for observing systems in both national and international settings. Anuragh has played a key role in supporting Pacific Island countries through technical advisory services, capacity development initiatives, and the strengthening of observing networks to improve climate resilience and multi-hazard early warning capabilities. He has developed and delivered training aligned with World Meteorological Organization (WMO) guidance and best practices covering instrumentation, siting classification, operations and maintenance, and data quality management. In addition to his field and technical experience, he has undertaken specialised professional training in weather surveillance radar systems and the Basic Instruction Package for Meteorological Technicians (BIPMT). He is passionate about developing sustainable observing systems and strengthening technical capability across the region.