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CAgM Report, 101. Impacts of Desertification and Drought and Other Extreme Meteorological Events
World Meteorological Organization (WMO) ; Gringof I.G.; Mersha E.; et al. - WMO, 2006 (WMO/TD-No. 1343)Report of the Joint Rapporteurs on the Impact of Agrometeorological Advisories and Information on Operational Aspects of Forestry Planning, with Emphasis on Wildland Fire Ecology, Including the Use of Prescribed Fire in Rangelands and Forests Preventing and Combating Wildfires in Forests and Rangelands.
CAgM Report, 99. Fire in Forests, Rangelands and Agricultural Systems
Report of the Joint Rapporteurs on the Impact of Agrometeorological Advisories and Information on Operational Aspects of Forestry Planning, with Emphasis on Wildland Fire Ecology, Including the Use of Prescribed Fire in Rangelands and Forests Preventing and Combating Wildfires in Forests and Rangelands.
Towards improved seasonal rainfall forecast over Malawi : research report for WMO Class II 2005 to 2006
World Meteorological Organization (WMO) ; Institute for Meteorological Training and Research (IMTR) - IMTR, 2006Extreme climate events such as floods and droughts have devastating socio-economic impacts associated with food shortages, famine, lack of energy, water, shelter and other major basic needs. Because these events are recurrent in nature, effective, accurate and timely prediction and early warning of these events can enable Governments and other stakeholders to put into motion appropriate actions for mitigating or alleviating their adverse impacts. In this study, the relationship between seasonal rainfall and global Sea Surface Temperature anomalies was examined. The analysis was based primarily ...
Sistema de vigilancia del clima: alerta temprana de anomalías y fenómenos climáticos extremos
El presente folleto contiene un resumen del documento Guidelines on Climate Watches (Directrices sobre la vigilancia del clima, WCDMP-N° 58; WMO/TD-N° 1269), publicado en abril de 2005, que es conforme a la definición de vigilancia del clima aprobada por la Comisión de Climatología durante su decimocuarta reunión (Beijing, 3 a 10 de noviembre de 2005).
Climate Watch System Early Warning against Climate Anomalies and Extremes
This brochure provides a summary of the Guidelines on Climate Watches (WCDMP-No. 58; WMO/TD-No. 1269) of April 2005, in accordance with the climate watch definition approved by the Commission for Climatology at its fourteenth session, held in Beijing from 3 to 10 November 2005.
Flood Management Policy Series. Economic Aspects of Integrated Flood Management
World Meteorological Organization (WMO) ; Associated Programme on Flood Management (APFM); Global Water Partnership (GWP) - WMO, 2006 (WMO-No. 1010)This publication forms part of the Flood Management Policy Series published within the framework of the WMO/GWP Associated Programme on Flood Management. The series comprises publications on various aspects of flood management policy, including economic, environmental, legal and institutional, and social aspects. The series provides an in-depth supplement to the Integrated Flood Management Concept Paper (APFM 2003). The series is based on inputs from experts and leading sector professionals in the area of natural resource management and development policy.
Manual on Community Approach to Flood Management in India
World Meteorological Organization (WMO) ; Global Water Partnership (GWP); Associated Programme on Flood Management (APFM) - WMO, 2006
4th World Water Forum: thematic Document on the Management of Water-Related Risks
World Meteorological Organization (WMO) ; Co-operative programme on water and climate ; Japan Water Forum - 2006
Flood Management Policy Series. Environmental Aspects of Integrated Flood Management
World Meteorological Organization (WMO) ; Associated Programme on Flood Management (APFM); Global Water Partnership (GWP) - WMO, 2006 (WMO-No. 1009)This publication provides information for the flood managers, policy makers, environmental groups, NGOs and communities, to enable them to understand the range of environmental issues involved in flood management and sustainable development. It also explains the roles of various ecosystems in the hydrological process and response and how these systems interact with flood events. At the same time, a framework for factoring environmental considerations into the decision-making processes at various levels is explained.
Flood Management Policy Series. Social Aspects and Stakeholder Involvement in Integrated Flood Management
World Meteorological Organization (WMO) ; Associated Programme on Flood Management (APFM); Global Water Partnership (GWP) - WMO, 2006 (WMO-No. 1008)This publication highlights the importance of social aspects that need to be addressed in formulation of Integrated Flood Management polices. It provides an overview of various vulnerabilities of the society that have an impact on flood management issues. It also highlights the need for stakeholder participation in planning and implementation. Particularly, flood emergency management in pre, during and post flood stages. The paper attempts to outline the role of various stakeholders including Government institutions at all levels and NGOs in flood emergency response.
Flood Management Policy Series. Legal and Institutional Aspects of Integrated Flood Management
World Meteorological Organization (WMO) ; Associated Programme on Flood Management (APFM); Global Water Partnership (GWP) - WMO, 2006 (WMO-No. 997)This publication aims to raise the awareness of policy-makers about the need for an appropriate legal framework for Integrated Flood Management (IFM). Additionally it intends to motivate and enable flood practitioners, stakeholder groups (including actors of the civil society involved in public opinion building such as NGOs and the media), to engage in dialogue with policy-makers about the legal requirements and best approach to a balanced legal framework for IFM.
Legal and institutional aspects of integrated flood management: case studies
World Meteorological Organization (WMO) ; Associated Programme on Flood Management (APFM); Global Water Partnership (GWP) - WMO, 2006 (WMO-No. 1004)Floods and Law. Two topics that at first glance do not seem to have many obvious connections. Yet the way we deal with floods is partly expressed and governed through laws at various levels of society reaching from the local to the international level. The publication contains four case studies from India, Japan, Serbia and Switzerland to provide policy and law-makers as well as flood managers insight into how the issue of floods has been addressed in different legal systems around the world. The case studies have been compiled by leading experts from the respective countries and are published ...
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Agricultural Meteorology Programme (AgMP), 99. Fire in Forests, Rangelands and Agricultural Systems
The report gives an overview of the data needs for fire advisories such as fire danger and fire behavior meteorology, fire weather forecasting, and fire and air quality/smoke management. The report summarizes the use of observation networks in fire meteorology and mesoscale meteorological modeling for fire meteorology and air quality and it reviews the World Health Organization Health Guidelines for Episodic Vegetation Fire Events. The report concludes by discussing the future challenges and needs in the field such as automated weather stations, mesoscale meteorological models and fire ...
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Agricultural Meteorology Programme (AgMP), 101. Impacts of Desertification and Drought and Other Extreme Meteorological Events
World Meteorological Organization (WMO) ; Gringof I.G.; Mersha E.; et al. - WMO, 2006 (WMO/TD-No. 1343)The report starts with an overview of the desertfication and drought and then summarizes the assessment of desertification, drought And other extreme meteorological events. Next, the report gives an overview of the implementation of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) and methods to mitigate the effects of drought. In conjuction with this chapter, the Annex provides a summary of the National Action Programme for India. Then, the report summarizes the actions to be taken by the National Meteorological and Hydrological Services (NMHS) for the UNCCD. There i ...
Commission for Agricultural Meteorology (CAgM): The First Fifty Years
This brochure, prepared with input from two past presidents of CAgM, Wolfgang Baier and Kees Stigter, and the present president, Ray Motha, presents a fascinating summary of CAgM’s work over the past 50 years and I wish to thank them for their input. Sadly, Mr Baier passed away soon after submitting his contribution to this brochure and CAgM will remember his very act ive role in the Commission over the years.
Suivi de la sécheresse et alerte précoce: principes, progrès et enjeux futurs
La sécheresse est un phénomène naturel dangereux de caractère insidieux, qui résulte d’une insuffisance des précipitations par rapport aux valeurs prévues ou normales; lorsqu’elle persiste durant une saison entière ou plus, cette insuffisance empêche de répondre comme il convient aux besoins des sociétés humaines et de l’environnement. La sécheresse est donc une anomalie temporaire, à la différence de l’aridité, qui est une caractéristique permanente du climat. Il faut aussi distinguer l’aridité saisonnière (c’est- à-dire une saison sèche bien définie) de la sécheresse. On confond souvent ces ...
Drought Monitoring and Early Warning: Concepts, Progress, and Future Challenges
Drought is an insidious natural hazard characterized by lower than expected or lower than normal precipitation that, when extended over a season or longer period of time, is insufficient to meet the demands of human activities and the environment. Drought is a temporary aberration, unlike aridity, which is a permanent feature of climate. Seasonal aridity, that is, a well-defined dry season, also needs to be distinguished from drought, as these terms are often confused or used interchangeably. The differences need to be understood and properly incorporated in drought monitoring and early warnin ...
Preventing and mitigating natural disasters
On World Meteorological Day 2006, WMO proposes a story of confidence, planning, empowerment, positive action and hope—a
description of how the cycle of information, preparedness, survival and progress should work. This story is set in a tropical village prone to cyclones. The village is confident,
informed, organized and ready to face the challenge of the weather. The story could apply to anyone, anywhere in the world, because in this village are local citizens, visiting businessmen, tourists and others who find themselves in the path of violent weather in a place far from home. ...
Making integrated flood management : part of the development agenda
World Meteorological Organization (WMO) ; Global Water Partnership (GWP); Associated Programme on Flood Management (APFM) - WMO, 2006Our planet’s water resources are vital for sustainable development. Floods play a major role in replenishing freshwater resources, recharging wetlands and groundwater and supporting agriculture and fishery systems, thereby making flood plains preferred areas for human settlement and various economic activities. Flood plains are subjected to periodic inundation by the smaller and more frequent floods that also provide nutrition to fertile agricultural lands, supporting livelihoods of riparian communities. Occasionally, however, floods have negative impacts on lives, livelihoods and economic act ...
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IHP Series on Groundwater, VI-No.15. Groundwater for emergency situations
UNESCO, 2006This volume comprises the Proceedings of the International Workshop on Groundwater for Emergency Situations (GWES), held in Tehran from 29 to 31 October 2006, organized by the Regional Centre on Urban Water Management-Tehran (RCUWM) and by the UNESCO Tehran Cluster Office, with the support of UNESCO/IHP. The GWES International Workshop and the topics discussed therein have provided significant support to the methodology of investigation, management and risk mitigation of groundwater resources in the West Central Asia region often affected by droughts and floods. Thirty-four experts from 10 cou ...
Políticas de gestión de crecidas. Aspectos jurídicos e institucionales de la gestión integrada de crecidas
Organización Meteorológica Mundial (OMM); Programa asociado de gestión de crecidas (APFM); Asociación Mundial para el Agua (GWP) - OMM, 2006 (OMM-No. 997)
Comisión de Meteorología Agrícola (CMAg)
El presente folleto, que se ha preparado con la colaboración de dos antiguos presidentes de la CMAg –Wolfgang Baier y Kees Stigter– y del presidente actual –Ray Motha–, contiene un fascinante resumen de las actividades de la Comisión durante los últimos cincuenta años. Que quede constancia aquí de nuestro agradecimiento por sus aportaciones. Desgraciadamente, el Sr. Baier falleció poco después de enviar su colaboración. La CMAg recordará siempre la muy activa labor que desarrolló durante años en el seno de la Comisión.
Commission de météorologie agricole (CMAg): cinquante années de météorologie agricole
Cette brochure résume les travaux passionnants qui ont été menés à bien par la CMAg depuis 50 ans. Elle a été préparée avec le concours de deux anciens présidents de la Commission, MM. Wolfgang Baier et Kees Stigter, et du président en exercice, M. Ray Motha, que nous remercions vivement pour leur collaboration. M. Baier nous a malheureusement quittés peu après avoir accompli cette tâche, mais nous n’oublierons pas le rôle précieux qu’il a joué au sein de la Commission durant toutes ces années.
Vigilancia y alerta temprana de la sequía: conceptos, progresos y desafíos futuros
La sequía es un fenómeno perjudicial y subrepticio que se produce a raíz de niveles de precipitación inferiores a lo esperado o a lo normal y que, cuando se prolonga durante una estación o durante períodos más largos, hace que las precipitaciones sean insuficientes para responder a las demandas de la sociedad y del medio ambiente. La sequía es una aberración transitoria y en ello se diferencia de la aridez, que es una característica permanente del clima. La aridez estacional, es decir, una estación seca claramente demarcada, es también distinta de la sequía, aunque frecuentemente existe una co ...
Políticas de gestión de crecidas. Aspectos sociales y participación de los interesados en la gestión integrada de crecidas
Organización Meteorológica Mundial (OMM); Programa asociado de gestión de crecidas (APFM); Asociación Mundial para el Agua (GWP) - OMM, 2006 (OMM-No. 1008)
Políticas de gestión de crecidas. Aspectos ambientales de la gestión integrada de crecidas
Organización Meteorológica Mundial (OMM); Programa asociado de gestión de crecidas (APFM); Asociación Mundial para el Agua (GWP) - OMM, 2006 (OMM-No. 1009)
Politiques de gestion des crues. Gestion intégrée des crues: aspects sociaux et participation des parties prenantes
Organisation météorologique mondiale (OMM); Programme associé de gestion des crues (APFM); Partenariat mondial pour l'eau (GWP) - OMM, 2006 (OMM-No. 1008)
Politiques de gestion des crues. Aspects écologiques de la gestion intégrée des crues
Organisation météorologique mondiale (OMM); Programme associé de gestion des crues (APFM); Partenariat mondial pour l'eau (GWP) - OMM, 2006 (OMM-No. 1009)
Politiques de gestion des crues. Aspects juridiques et institutionnels de la gestion intégree des crues
Organisation météorologique mondiale (OMM); Programme associé de gestion des crues (APFM); Partenariat mondial pour l'eau (GWP) - OMM, 2006 (OMM-No. 997)
2005/N° 6 - Décembre 2005 - Ouragans de l’Atlantique: l’année de tous les records
is an issue of MétéoMonde. OMM, 2005
2005/No. 6 - December 2005 - Atlantic hurricane season breaks all records
is an issue of MeteoWorld. WMO, 2005
2005/N° 5 - Octobre 2005 - Prévenir pour mieux guérir
is an issue of MétéoMonde. OMM, 2005
2005/No. 5 - October 2005 - A culture of prevention
is an issue of MeteoWorld. WMO, 2005
2005/N° 1 - Février 2005 - Tsunamis et systèmes d’alerte précoce
is an issue of MétéoMonde. OMM, 2005Contient:
- Climat
- Des robots observent les océans
- Eau
- Coopération technique
- L’observation de la Terre depuis l’espace
- Météorologie et aviation
- Petites îles
- L’ozone arctique
2005/No. 1 - February 2005 - Tsunamis and early warning systems
is an issue of MeteoWorld. WMO, 2005
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Institutional capacity in natural disaster risk reduction - final report : a comparative analysis of institutions, national policies, and cooperative responses to floods in Asia
APN, 2005IFA project explores the challenging problem of how to effectively shape human institutional responses to the risk of natural disasters with a special focus on floods. In Asia, human vulnerability to natural disasters and, particularly, to those amplified by global climate change, is increasing. Today, Asia accounts for about 90% of the world population affected by natural disasters, and among it with more than half - as a result of floods.
Mesoscale Banded Precipitation
Precipitation frequently falls and accumulates in discrete bands with accumulations that vary markedly over short distances. This module examines several mechanisms that result in mesoscale banded precipitation, focusing primarily on processes at work in midlatitude cyclones. The module starts with a review of the Norwegian and conveyor belt cyclone models. Then several banding processes are examined in detail, including deformation/frontogenesis, the Trowal (Trough of Warm Air Aloft), frontal merger, CSI/slantwise convection, and melting/evaporation-induced circulations. The module concludes ...
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WMP Report Series, 41. Meeting of Experts on Hail Suppression: Efficacy, Evaluation and New Developments in HS Methods
Bojkov Rumen D.; Brant Foote G.; World Meteorological Organization (WMO) - WMO, 2005 (WMO/TD-No. 1233)
Working together for a safer world
This brochure provides information on WMO's activities and capabilities as related to the natural disaster management community and the general public.
In Time for the Flood: a methodological guide to local flood warning systems
World Meteorological Organization (WMO) ; Bogdańska−Warmuz Renata; Konieczny Roman; et al. - Institute of meteorology and water management, 2005
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Facing the Facts: Assessing the Vulnerability of Africa's Water Resources to Environmental Change
UNEP, 2005Africa's high dependence on natural resources makes its people vulnerable to environmental change. Acknowledging this, UNEP and START initiated a study in Feb. 2003 - (Vulnerability of Water Resources to Environmental Change in Afica). In the publication 4 regional groups of researchers address the vulnerability issue in Southern, Eastern, Western and Northern Africa by means of selected river/lake/groundwater,basins according to natural (physuigraphic) anthropogenic (socio-economic) and management criteria. The basin was selected as a key unit for assessment because it balances resource prote ...
Climate and Land Degradation
This brochure which WMO produced especially for COP-7 of UNCCD, highlights the importance of different climatic factors that contribute to land degradation around the world.
PEID - Le développement durable au secours des paradis menacés
Because of their geographical position, Small Island Developing States (SIDS) are highly vulnerable to weather- and climate-related phenomena such as tropical cyclones, flooding and sea-level rise. Environmental degradation is another real threat to their water resources and coastal and marine ecosystems, while the economic mainstays of fishing and tourism are also at risk from these factors. This brochure explains the problems faced by SIDS and how meteorological and hydrological information can contribute to their sustainable development.
SIDS - Saving paradise - Ensuring sustainable development
Because of their geographical position, Small Island Developing States (SIDS) are highly vulnerable to weather- and climate-related phenomena such as tropical cyclones, flooding and sea-level rise. Environmental degradation is another real threat to their water resources and coastal and marine ecosystems, while the economic mainstays of fishing and tourism are also at risk from these factors. This brochure explains the problems faced by SIDS and how meteorological and hydrological information can contribute to their sustainable development.
El clima y la degradación de las tierras
Con ocasión del séptimo período de sesiones de la COP, la OMM elaboró este folleto, en el que se explica el papel que desempeñan los diversos factores climáticos en la degradación de la tierra y la contribución de la OMM a la hora de abordar esta importante cuestión. Confiamos en que este documento ayude a las Partes a comprender mejor algunos de los problemas que aquí nos ocupan, a fin de poder abordarlos con conocimiento de causa.
Le climat et la dégradation des sols
À l’occasion de la septième session de la COP, l’OMM a rédigé cette brochure qui explique le rôle des différents facteurs climatiques dans la dégradation des sols, ainsi que la contribution de l’Organisation à l’étude de cet important sujet. Nous espérons que ce document aidera les Parties à mieux comprendre certains des enjeux posés, de façon à les aborder en toute connaissance de cause.
- Décembre 2004 - Une année record pour les cyclones tropicaux
is an issue of MétéoMonde. OMM, 2004Contient:
- Prévention des catastrophes
- Transmission et codage des données météorologiques
- Année polaire internationale 2007/08
- Sécurité maritime et environnement
- Criquets et météo
Polar Satellite Products for the Operational Forecaster: Microwave Analysis of Tropical Cyclones
This module introduces forecasters to the use of microwave image products for observing and analyzing tropical cyclones. Microwave data from polar-orbiting satellites is crucial to today’s operational forecasters, and particularly for those with maritime forecasting responsibilities where in situ observations are sparse. This module includes information on storm structure and techniques for improved storm positioning using the 37 and 85-91 GHz channels from several satellite sensors. Information on current sensors and on the product availability in the NPOESS era is also presented.
El Niño at a glance
A scientific introduction to the El Niño/Southern Oscillation (ENSO) phenomenon, with special focus on implications for climate prediction and disaster preparedness. This 8-page brochure traces El Niño from its first observation and presents a detailed account of the noteworthy 1997-98 event. Issued in connection with World Water Day 2004.
Weather, climate and water in the information age
The spectacular achievements made in weather forecasting, climate prediction and water assessments over the past few years have been underpinned by progress in telecommunications and information technologies. This booklet looks at these technologies and how they are applied for human benefit in the areas of weather forecasting, climate projections, natural disaster preparedness-and mitigation, water management, the environment, human health and energy.
Water and disasters: be informed and be prepared
World Meteorological Organization (WMO) ; United Nations International Strategy for Disaster Reduction (UN/ISDR) - WMO, 2004 (WMO-No. 971)To reduce the risk due to water-related disasters, the watchword is to “be informed and be prepared”. Information must flow between global and local, between traditional and modern,
between the village and the boardroom, between scientists and decision makers. This booklet is an attempt in that direction, and it is hoped that national governments and all those concerned by the issue will find it useful and informative.
Programme on Flood Management (APFM). integrated flood management : concept paper
This paper conceptualizes Integrated Flood Management (IFM) as a subset of Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM) and describes the interplay between floods and the development process. It takes a look at traditional flood management options from the IFM angle and identifies the major challenges encountered by flood plain managers and decision makers before describing the basic tenets and requirements of IFM.
This concept paper is to be followed by a series of supplementary papers going into further detail about different aspects of IFM to help flood managers and decision ...
L'eau et les catastrophes : être informé et préparé
Organisation météorologique mondiale (OMM); Stratégie Internationale pour la Prévention des Catastrophes (SIPC) - OMM, 2004 (OMM-No. 971)Pour réduire le risque de catastrophes liées à l’eau, il faut avant tout être informé et préparé. L’information doit se transmettre du niveau mondial au niveau local, de la sphère traditionnelle au monde moderne, du village à la salle du conseil d’administration, des scientifiques aux décideurs. La présente brochure a été conçue dans cette optique, et nous espérons que les gouvernements et tous ceux qui s’intéressent à ces questions la trouveront utile et instructive.
Vivir con el Riesgo: Informe mundial sobre iniciativas para la reducción de desastres
Equipo de Tareas Interinstitucional para la Reducción de Desastres (ETI/RD); Organización Meteorológica Mundial (OMM); Naciones Unidas - Naciones Unidas, 2004El presente informe, coordinado por la secretaría de la Estrategia Internacional para la Reducción deDesastres (EIRD), representa un amplio esfuerzo de parte del sistema de las Naciones Unidas por revisarlas iniciativas para reducción de desastres que se llevan a cabo en todo el mundo. Espero que contribuya aque las decisiones se adopten en forma más meditada y que ellas conduzcan a mejorar la planificación,aplicar mecanismos de regulación perfeccionados y, más que nada, a introducir innovaciones en lasactividades de desarrollo y de protección del medio ambiente. Una de las recomendaciones fu ...
Evénements extrêmes et changements climatiques
OcCC, 2003Le présent rapport résume l’état actuel du savoir sur le lien entre événements extrêmes en Suisse et changements climatiques globaux dans la perspective d’un groupe d’experts interdisciplinaire. Il considère toute la chaîne d’actions qui part des changements climatiques globaux, passe par les modifications des extrêmes météorologiques dans les Alpes et aboutit aux effets sur l’ampleur des dommages et aux conséquences économiques. Le rapport cherche à donner une vue nuancée, considérant la dimension scientifique, les effets possibles sur les espaces de vie, mais aussi des influences non climati ...
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Drought case study for Malawi
Munthali G.; Department of Meteorological Services, Malawi - Chancellor College, University of Malawi, 2003Extreme climate events such as droughts are very common in Malawi and yet their impacts are generally not well factored into the long term National Development Plan. Good examples of the potential hazards of extreme climatic events have been demonstrated by the impacts of the 1948/49 and 1991/92 droughts.
The overall objective of this study is therefore to assess historical droughts that had detrimental effects on the economy. Specifically it aims at developing thematic mapping of areas affected by droughts so as to identify vulnerable zones and to identify profiles of notable d ...
Disaster reduction in Africa: in ISDR Informs, issue 2
UN/ISDR, 2003This special issue looks at drought risk reduction through the lens of the Hyogo Framework of Action (HFA), the global framework for disaster risk reduction. It features the excellent work being done throughout the African region and underscores the necessary holistic approach to achieve better resilience to drought in the future. This issue has been made possible by the financial contribution of ECHO.
Wave Types and Characteristics
This is the first in a series of new marine meteorology modules based on COMET’s old laser disk and CD-ROM modules on marine meteorology. This module is an introduction to waves and their associated characteristics. Several types of waves are presented, from the common wind wave to the rare tsunami wave. The basic physical, mathematical, and statistical traits of waves are discussed, along with how they change once waves become swell. This material serves as a building block to subsequent modules on wave generation, propagation, and dispersion.
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Keynote address presented during the Pan-African Implementation and Partnership Conference on Water : Managing Risks - Water and Climate
Obasi G.O.P; World Meteorological Organization (WMO) - WMO, 2003 (SG's lectures, speeches, statements-No. 257)
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Statement at the closure of the twenty-third session of the RA IV Hurricane Committee
Obasi G.O.P; World Meteorological Organization (WMO) - WMO, 2003 (SG's lectures, speeches, statements-No. 153)
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Keynote statement on the occasion of the opening of Flood Day at the Third World Water Forum
Obasi G.O.P; World Meteorological Organization (WMO) - WMO, 2003 (SG's lectures, speeches, statements-No. 237)
World Meteorological Organization Bulletin - Women working in meteorology and hydrology : articles re-printed from Vol.52 No.2
Contains:
- The Bulletin Interviews: Sulochana Gadgil
- Participation of women in the activities of WMO: results of the 2001 survey
- Women working in meteorology and hydrology: a survey
- Women, disaster reduction and sustainable development
- The role of women in water management- global trends and lessons learnt
- Women and the future of meteorology
- Working in aid programmes in Sudan and the Caribbean- a woman's perspective
- Bringing climate information to rural women in Africa
- The role of Filipino women in natural disaste ...
Agrometeorology related to extreme events
World Meteorological Organization (WMO) ; Adamenko T.I.; Anaman K.A.; et al. - WMO, 2003 (WMO-No. 943)This technical note demonstrates the effects of extreme meteorological events on agricultural production and summarizes existing knowledge on the application of agrometeorological information needed to better cope with extreme events.
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National Flood Programs in Review - 2000
ASFPM, 2003The Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) advocates an ecosystem approach to environmental management, and spells out the principles in its Appendix 1. However, applying these principles can sometimes be less than straightforward. This book tells the story of an ecosystem approach to the rehabilitation of the lower delta of the Senegal River in Mauritania, in and around Diawling National Park. Its main objective is to provide practitioners with a “feel” for what the approach can entail in the real-life setting of a remote corner of the Sahel, where people’s livelihoods are inextricably tied ...
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N°17 - Janvier 2003 - Aider à la prévision des crues
is an issue of Atmosphériques. Météo France, 2003
Discours liminaire prononcé lors de la Conférence panafricaine sur la mise en oeuvre et le partenariat dans le domaine de l'eau à l'occasion de la séance consacrée à la gestion des risques liés à l'eau et au climat : la gestion des risques liés à l'eau et au climat
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Alocución pronunciada en la ceremonia de clausura de la vigésima tercera reunión del Comité de huracanes de la AR IV
GCOS, 78. Sistema Mundial de Observación del Clima en América Central y el Caribe: observando el clima desde los extremos del tiempo hasta los arrecifes coralinos
Organización Meteorológica Mundial (OMM); Programa de Naciones Unidas para el Medio Ambiente (PNUMA); Consejo Internacional para la Ciencia (ICSU); et al. - OMM, 2002
Diagnosing and Forecasting Extratropical Transition: A Case Exercise on Hurricane Michael
This exercise tracks Hurricane Michael as it moved into the Maritime region of the Canadian east coast in October, 2000. Analyze data and respond to questions focusing on forecasting the progression of the storm. This case exercise accompanies the Webcast, Hurricanes Canadian Style: Extratropical Transition.
Hurricanes Canadian Style: Extratropical Transition
This Webcast is based on a presentation delivered by Jim Abraham of MSC at the Winter Weather Course in February 2001. The presentation discusses how, under the right synoptic conditions, hurricanes and tropical storms undergo a transition process to extratropical cyclones as they move into northern latitudes. During the transition process these "hybrid" systems can bring damaging weather conditions to Eastern Canada and the Northeastern States. It uses several case examples to demonstrate the process.
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