LAUNCHED OF THE BIOAPPRADAR PLATFORM FOR REAL-TIME MONITORING OF BIRDS AND INSECTS USING WEATHER RADAR

On the 18th November 2025, METEO RWANDA launched the BioAppRadar Monitoring Platform under the PestRadar Project for Real-Time Monitoring of Birds and Insects Using Weather Radar. The event brought together participants from various public and private sector institutions across Rwanda. 

BioAppRadar Monitoring Platform has developed as an innovative weather radar system enhanced with artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) for real-time detection and monitoring of migratory insects, bird movements. 

This platform provides vital insights that support diverse sectors, including agricultural, migratory pest insect detection and management, biodiversity conservation, ecosystem resilience, aviation safety, and tourism. It will enable the provision of timely monitoring and early warning information on migration and dispersion patterns of insects and birds that help mitigate the socio-economic impacts of pest insect outbreaks, guide wildlife protection efforts, and improve air traffic safety.

In his remarks, the Director General of METEO RWANDA emphasized that the platform stands as a transformative tool capable of addressing challenges across multiple sectors nationwide. Ultimately, he underscored that this innovation is not just a technological advancement but a practical solution that drives national development and resilience.

“This  platform stands as a transformative tool capable of addressing challenges across multiple sectors, and I encourage you to explore opportunities for collaboration, integration, and capacity building so that the full potential of the BioAppRadar platform can be realized for the benefit of our country, the region, and the continent,” Said the Director General of METEO RWANDA

During the event, experts guided attendees through the radar infrastructure, explaining how weather radar technology is used to detect and monitor the movement of birds and insects in real time. Participants were able to be explained firsthand how data is visualized within the BioAppRadar system, gaining a deeper understanding of its practical applications for environmental monitoring, agriculture, aviation safety, and biodiversity research. 

The official launch of the BioAppRadar Monitoring Platform event concluded with a field visit to the Radar Site in MARANYUNDO, Bugesera district, where participants were shown a practical demonstration of how the platform operates.