Meteorology Climatology and Geophysics Council (BKMG)

BMKG has the task: carry out governmental tasks in the fields of Meteorology, Climatology, Air Quality and Geophysics in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.

Function:

In carrying out the tasks referred to above, the Meteorology Climatology and Geophysics Agency carries out the functions of:

• Formulation of national policies and general policies in the fields of meteorology, climatology, and geophysics;
• Formulating technical policies in the fields of meteorology, climatology, and geophysics;
• Coordination of policies, planning and programs in the fields of meteorology, climatology and geophysics;
• Implementation, guidance and control of observation, and processing of data and information in the fields of meteorology, climatology, and geophysics;
• Data and information services in the fields of meteorology, climatology, and geophysics;
• Submitting information to agencies and related parties and the community regarding climate change;
• Submitting information and early warning to agencies and related parties as well as the public regarding disasters due to meteorological, climatological and geophysical factors;
• Implementation of international cooperation in the fields of meteorology, climatology and geophysics;
• To carry out research, study and development in the fields of meteorology, climatology and geophysics;
• Implementation, guidance and control of instrumentation, calibration and communication networks in the fields of meteorology, climatology and geophysics;
• Coordination and cooperation of instrumentation, calibration and communication networks in the fields of meteorology, climatology and geophysics;
• Implementation of education and training in government expertise and management in the fields of meteorology, climatology, and geophysics;
• Implementation of professional education in the fields of meteorology, climatology, and geophysics;
• Implementation of data management in the fields of meteorology, climatology, and geophysics;
• Fostering and coordinating the implementation of administrative tasks within the BMKG;
• Management of state property / assets that are the responsibility of BMKG;
• Supervision of the implementation of tasks within the BMKG;
• Submitting reports, suggestions, and considerations in the fields of meteorology, climatology, and geophysics.

In carrying out its duties and functions BMKG is coordinated by the Minister in charge of transportation.