The RA II Coordination Panel on Research and Innovation​ coordinates regional research and innovation efforts, contributing to the RA II Operating Plan and supporting WWRP, WCRP, and GAW implementation. It identifies research needs, promotes capacity-building, recommends expert teams, and fosters collaboration with RB and global research institutions. The group advances pilot projects, workshops, and partnerships, shares best practices on communication and impact of forecasts, and facilitates knowledge and technology exchange among RA II Members.