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Climate Change Monitoring Report
JMA, 2003-[...]The Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) promotes monitoring climate change.
JMA has issued "Climate Change Monitoring Report" every year informing the latest status of climate change in Japan and the world, greenhouse gases and the ozone layer.
These reports are expected to help readers such as policy makers and researchers to obtain better understanding of the latest status of the climate and further to take measures against the global warming and for protection of the global environment.
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Available online: http://www.jma.go.jp/jma/en/NMHS/indexe_ccmr.html
Published by: JMA
The Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) promotes monitoring climate change.
JMA has issued "Climate Change Monitoring Report" every year informing the latest status of climate change in Japan and the world, greenhouse gases and the ozone layer.
These reports are expected to help readers such as policy makers and researchers to obtain better understanding of the latest status of the climate and further to take measures against the global warming and for protection of the global environment.Language(s): English
Format: Digital (Free)
Archives access: 2003-[...]Tags: Climate ; Climate change ; Climate monitoring ; Greenhouse gas (GHG) ; Ozone layer ; Japan
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World Meteorological Organization (WMO) ; The Met.Office (United Kingdom)
Published by: WMO ; 200?Language(s): English
Format: Hard copy (ill.)Tags: Voluntary Cooperation Programme (VCP(ES)) ; Capacity development ; National Meteorological and Hydrological Service (NMHS) ; Weather ; Climate ; Water
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Commission for Basic Systems (CBS)
The main activities of the Commission for Basic Systems (CBS) are related to the development, implementation and operation of integrated systems for observing, data processing, data communication and data management, and to the provision of public weather services, in response to requirements of all WMO Programmes and opportunities provided by technological developments. CBS is the lead Technical Commission for the overall World Weather Watch Programme (WWW), the WMO Space Programme and the Public Weather Services Programme.
Available online: http://www.wmo.int/pages/prog/www/BAS/CBS-info.html
Published by: WMO
The main activities of the Commission for Basic Systems (CBS) are related to the development, implementation and operation of integrated systems for observing, data processing, data communication and data management, and to the provision of public weather services, in response to requirements of all WMO Programmes and opportunities provided by technological developments. CBS is the lead Technical Commission for the overall World Weather Watch Programme (WWW), the WMO Space Programme and the Public Weather Services Programme.
Language(s): English
Format: Digital (Standard Copyright)Tags: Observations ; Capacity development ; Meteorological data ; Information management ; Commission for Basic Systems (CBS)
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WMO Information System (WIS)
The WMO Information system (WIS) is the single coordinated global infrastructure responsible for the telecommunications and data management functions. It is the pillar of the WMO strategy for managing and moving weather, water and climate information in the 21st century. WIS provides an integrated approach suitable for all WMO Programmes to meet the requirements for routine collection and automated dissemination of observed data and products, as well as data discovery, access and retrieval services for all weather, climate, water and related data produced by centres and Member countries in the ...
Available online: http://www.wmo.int/pages/prog/www/WIS/
Published by: WMO
The WMO Information system (WIS) is the single coordinated global infrastructure responsible for the telecommunications and data management functions. It is the pillar of the WMO strategy for managing and moving weather, water and climate information in the 21st century. WIS provides an integrated approach suitable for all WMO Programmes to meet the requirements for routine collection and automated dissemination of observed data and products, as well as data discovery, access and retrieval services for all weather, climate, water and related data produced by centres and Member countries in the framework of any WMO Programme.
Language(s): English
Format: Digital (Standard Copyright)Tags: Information management ; Meteorological data ; WMO Information System (WIS)
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WWW Data Management
WWW Data Management (WWW/DM) is the component within the WWW system that provides the support functions needed for the orderly and efficient overall management of meteorological data and products of the WWW system, in particular the standardised representation of data and metadata, and coordinates the monitoring of data availability and quality. The underlining principle in the WWW/DM design is the integration of the GOS, GTS, and GDPFS facilities into an efficient, well-coordinated, comprehensive system. The WWW/DM activities contribute to the development, implementation and operation of the ...
Available online: http://www.wmo.int/pages/prog/www/WDM/wdm.html
Published by: WMO
WWW Data Management (WWW/DM) is the component within the WWW system that provides the support functions needed for the orderly and efficient overall management of meteorological data and products of the WWW system, in particular the standardised representation of data and metadata, and coordinates the monitoring of data availability and quality. The underlining principle in the WWW/DM design is the integration of the GOS, GTS, and GDPFS facilities into an efficient, well-coordinated, comprehensive system. The WWW/DM activities contribute to the development, implementation and operation of the WMO Information System (WIS).
Language(s): English
Format: Digital (Standard Copyright)Tags: Information management ; Meteorological data ; WMO Data Management
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Global Observing System (GOS)
Global Observing System (GOS): The coordinated system of methods and facilities for making meteorological and other environmental observations on a global scale in support of all WMO Programmes; the system is comprised of operationally reliable surface-based and space-based subsystems. The GOS comprises observing facilities on land, at sea, in the air and in outer space. These facilities are owned and operated by the Member countries of WMO each of which undertakes to meet certain responsibilities in the agreed global scheme so that all countries can benefit from the consolidated efforts.
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Emergency Response Activities (ERA)
WMO's Emergency Response Activities (ERA) programme involves the application of specialized atmospheric dispersion-modelling techniques to track and predict the spread of airborne hazardous substances in the event of an environmental emergency. This kind of specialized application depends directly on the operational infrastructure of the numerical weather prediction systems that are implemented and maintained at many of the global, regional or national meteorological centres within WMO's World Weather Watch system.
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World Weather Watch (WWW) Programme
Established in 1963, the World Weather Watch -the core of the WMO Programmes- combines observing systems, telecommunication facilities, and data-processing and forecasting centres - operated by Members - to make available meteorological and related environmental information needed to provide efficient services in all countries.
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World Weather Research Programme (WWRP)
WWRP advances society's ability to cope with high impact weather through research focused on improving the accuracy, lead time and utilization of weather prediction. The WWRP includes working groups, experts teams and the THORPEX programme.
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Commission for Atmospheric Sciences (CAS)
The mission of the CAS is, through the GAW and WWRP-THORPEX Programmes:
- Support research in atmospheric science
- Reduce and mitigate natural disasters
- Protect the environment
- Enhance understanding and response to environmental change
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Atmospheric Research and Environment Programme (AREP)
Within the United Nations , it is the responsibility of WMO to provide the authoritative voice on the state and behaviour of the atmosphere and climate of the Earth. To this end, the Atmospheric Research and Environment Programme department co-ordinates and stimulates research on the composition of the atmosphere and weather forecasting, focusing on extreme weather events and socio-economic impacts. AREP supports global research initiatives under programmatic guidance from the Commission for Atmospheric Science (CAS). It does this through two programmes: the Global Atmosphere Watch (GAW) and ...
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Education and Training Programme (ETRP)
The Education and Training Office manages the Education and Training Programme, which serves as an advisory body on all aspects of technical and scientific education and training in meteorology and operational hydrology.
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Commission for Agricultural Meteorology (CAgM)
As one of the eight technical commissions of WMO, the Commission for Agricultural Meteorology (CAgM) provides guidance in the field of agricultural meteorology by studying and reviewing the available science and technology; proposes international standards for methods, procedures; provides a forum for the examination and resolution of relevant scientific and technical issues; promotes the training and the transfer of knowledge and methodologies, including the results of research, between WMO Members; and promotes international cooperation and maintains close cooperation in scientific and techn ...
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Public Weather Services Programme (PWSP)
The purpose of the WMO Public Weather Services Programme (PWSP) is to strengthen the capabilities of WMO Members to meet the needs of society through provision of comprehensive weather services, with a particular emphasis on public safety and welfare, and to foster a better understanding by the public of the capabilities of their respective National Meteorological and Hydrological Services (NMHSs), and how best to use the services that NMHSs deliver.
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Agricultural Meteorology Programme (AgMP)
The purpose of the Agricultural Meteorology Programme (AGMP) is to support food and agricultural production and activities. The Programme assists WMO Members in provision of meteorological and related services to the agricultural community to help develop sustainable and economically viable agricultural systems, improve production and quality, reduce losses and risks, decrease costs, increase efficiency in the use of water, labour and energy, conserve natural resources and decrease pollution by agricultural chemicals or other agents that contribute to the degradation of the environment.
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Aeronautical Meteorology Programme (AeMP)
The WMO Aeronautical Meteorology Programme, a component of the WMO Applications of Meteorology Programme, has as its long term objective: the provision of meteorological support to meet the requirements of aviation for safe, economic and efficient air navigation.
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Applications of Meteorology Programme (AMP)
The AMP consists of four essential programme areas:
Public weather services, agricultural meteorology, aeronautical meteorology and
marine meteorology and oceanography. These promote the development of infrastructure, expertise and services for the benefit of the general public and the economic sectors of agriculture, air and marine transport in Member Countries.
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El Nino
Incendies en Indonésie, pluies diluviennes sur les Andes, cyclones dévastateurs... De manière inexpliquée, le courant marin El Niño chamboule le régime des vents sur le Pacifique. Et de là tout le climat de la planète.
El Niño a diverses répercussions sur le climat de toute la planète et sur l'activité humaine. Voici les principales répercussions, observées lors du dernier épisode 1997-1998, le plus violent du siècle.
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ECMWF - Annual report
ECMWF, 1976-[...]The Centre's Annual Report provides an overview and a broad, non-technical description of ECMWF's main activities. It also gives an indication of future plans of ECMWF. The Annual Report of each year is normally released in June/July of the following year.
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WMO Space Programme (SAT)
The WMO Space Programme is:
- Coordinating environmental satellite matters within WMO
- Developing the space-based Global Observing System
- Promoting satellite data use for weather, water, climate and related applications
- Supporting international coordination on Space Weather
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National emissions reported to the UNFCCC and to the EU Greenhouse Gas Monitoring Mechanism
Waterbase is the generic name given to the EEA's databases on the status and quality of Europe's rivers, lakes, groundwater bodies and transitional, coastal and marine waters, and on the quantity of Europe's water resources
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Finnish Meteorological Institute - Annual Review
The FMI work and activities are described in a review that comes out once a year in English.
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Meteorological Technology International
Meteorological Technology International is [...] dedicated to the latest developments in climate, weather and hydrometeorological forecasting, measurement and analysis technologies and service providers.
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Annual European Union greenhouse gas inventory
EEA, 1990-[...]This report is the annual submission of the greenhouse gas inventory of the European Union to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change and the Kyoto Protocol. It presents greenhouse gas emissions [since] 1990 [...] for EU-27, EU-15, individual Member States and economic sector.
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Global and European temperature (CSI 012)
The global (land and ocean) average temperature increase between 1850 and 2010 was 0.81 0C using combined UK Met Office Hadley centre and University of East Anglia - Climate Research Unit HadCRUT3 dataset compared to the 1850 - 1899 period average temperature and 0.89 0C using Goddard Institute for Space Studies - GISS dataset compared to the 1880 - 1899 period average temperature. All used temperature records show the 2000s decade (2001 - 2010) was the warmest decade...
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