​The Chancellor of Maldives National University (MNU) Dr. Mohamed Latheef, along with a delegation of his colleagues Dr. Fawaz Shareef (Vice Chancellor), Muaviyath Mohamed and other MNU officials, has visited Maldives Climate Observatory-Hanimaadhoo (MCOH) on 17 August 2015. MCOH is a super observatory of the ABC programme with state-of-the art instruments and facilities for the measurements of air pollution and climate parameters. The delegation was hosted by Dr. Krishnakant Budhvant, Resident Scientist at the MCOH. Dr. Budhavant has shown them the ongoing measurements and explained how these measurements are immensely contributing in generating scientific knowledge on atmospheric sciences and climate change that has applications in various fields, such as, environment, agriculture, health, etc. The Chancellor agreed that, since MCO-H is well equipped with advanced scientific instruments and facilities, it is the best place for high quality research, organizing training/workshop for school and university students, and policy makers. The visit the Chancellor of the MUN, with a delegation, is a value added to the importance of MCOH at the academic and political level.