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Call for an Ethical Framework for Climate Services
Climate services have the potential to contribute to human security by improving our ability to enhance societal benefits, and reduce losses, related to climate. As natural climate patterns continue to change, society will want more timely and reliable climate services to help them gain an understanding of climate risks and for guidance on how to take advantage of related opportunities. 1 2
[article]P. Adams ; Bruce Hewitson ; Catherine Vaughan ; Rob Wilby ; Stephen Zebiak ; Erika Eitland ; World Meteorological Organization (WMO)
in Bulletin > Vol. 64(2) (2015) . - p.53-56Climate services have the potential to contribute to human security by improving our ability to enhance societal benefits, and reduce losses, related to climate. As natural climate patterns continue to change, society will want more timely and reliable climate services to help them gain an understanding of climate risks and for guidance on how to take advantage of related opportunities. 1 2
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Celebrating Fifty Years of WMO Regional Meteorological Training Centres
Following the second World War, governments and corporations recognized that the sciences of meteorology, hydrology and climatology could contribute to safety and efficiency in aviation, and advances in many other sectors of commerce and industry, and to the protection of human lives and property from natural hazards. To achieve those goals, National Meteorological and Hydrological Services (NMHSs) would have to expand their range of responsibilities and place greater emphasis on education and training in order to have capable and effective staff. Accordingly, enshrined in the WMO Convention s ...
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in Bulletin > Vol. 64(1) (2015) . - p.35-39Following the second World War, governments and corporations recognized that the sciences of meteorology, hydrology and climatology could contribute to safety and efficiency in aviation, and advances in many other sectors of commerce and industry, and to the protection of human lives and property from natural hazards. To achieve those goals, National Meteorological and Hydrological Services (NMHSs) would have to expand their range of responsibilities and place greater emphasis on education and training in order to have capable and effective staff. Accordingly, enshrined in the WMO Convention signed by many governments in 1950 is the mandate to encourage research and training in meteorology and to assist in coordinating the international aspects of such research and training.
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The World Weather Research Programme: A 10-year Vision
Bulletin, Vol. 64(1). WMO, 2015Weather prediction has achieved immense progress, driven by research and increasingly sophisticated telecommunication, information technology and observational infrastructure. Predictive skill now extends in some cases beyond 10 days, with an increasing capability to give early warning of severe weather events many days ahead. Ensemble methods now routinely provide essential information on the probability of specific events, a key input in numerous decision making systems. Partly because of these advances, the needs of the users of weather services have simultaneously diversified to encompass ...
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in Bulletin > Vol. 64(1) (2015) . - p.16-19Weather prediction has achieved immense progress, driven by research and increasingly sophisticated telecommunication, information technology and observational infrastructure. Predictive skill now extends in some cases beyond 10 days, with an increasing capability to give early warning of severe weather events many days ahead. Ensemble methods now routinely provide essential information on the probability of specific events, a key input in numerous decision making systems. Partly because of these advances, the needs of the users of weather services have simultaneously diversified to encompass “environmental” prediction products such as air quality and hydrological predictions.
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The Weather: What’s the Outlook?
New sources of atmospheric observations, faster supercomputers and advances in science together revolutionized weather forecasting in the latter part of the 20th century. On the global scale, we can today predict up to five days ahead as accurately as we could do for three days 20 years ago. This means society has much more advance warning of weather hazards than before, permitting people to prepare and, thereby, limit the loss of lives and property. Expectations are high for even greater advances in the years to come.
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in Bulletin > Vol. 64(1) (2015) . - p.11-13New sources of atmospheric observations, faster supercomputers and advances in science together revolutionized weather forecasting in the latter part of the 20th century. On the global scale, we can today predict up to five days ahead as accurately as we could do for three days 20 years ago. This means society has much more advance warning of weather hazards than before, permitting people to prepare and, thereby, limit the loss of lives and property. Expectations are high for even greater advances in the years to come.
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Guide sur les procédures et pratiques de l'Organisation météorologique mondiale destiné aux représentants permanents des Membres de l’Organisation
Ce guide devrait permettre au lecteur de mieux comprendre les procédures et les pratiques de l'OMM, afin de promouvoir les Services météorologiques et hydrologiques nationaux au niveau national, régional et international, de renforcer les relations entre les SMHN et l'OMM et de faire valoir leur statut et leur réputation. Il comporte, chaque fois que cela a été estimé utile, des références aux dispositions pertinentes de la Convention et du Règlement général de l'OMM, ainsi qu'aux décisions appropriées du Congrès et du Conseil exécutif.
Guide sur les procédures et pratiques de l'Organisation météorologique mondiale destiné aux représentants permanents des Membres de l’Organisation
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Ce guide devrait permettre au lecteur de mieux comprendre les procédures et les pratiques de l'OMM, afin de promouvoir les Services météorologiques et hydrologiques nationaux au niveau national, régional et international, de renforcer les relations entre les SMHN et l'OMM et de faire valoir leur statut et leur réputation. Il comporte, chaque fois que cela a été estimé utile, des références aux dispositions pertinentes de la Convention et du Règlement général de l'OMM, ainsi qu'aux décisions appropriées du Congrès et du Conseil exécutif.
Collection(s) and Series: OMM- No. 939
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Reference Guide for Permanent Representatives of Members with the World Meteorological Organization on Relevant Procedures and Practices of the Organization (WMO-No. 939)
This Guide explains the World Meteorological Organization procedures and practices, and is designed to serve as a ready reference for Permanent Representatives of Members with WMO, and for the senior staff of NMHSs, especially those dealing with international affairs.
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Asociación Regional III (América del Sur) - Decimosexta reunión : informe final abreviado con resoluciones
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Regional Association III (South America) - Sixteenth session : abridged final report with resolutions
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GCOS, 196. Report of the twenty-third session of the WMO-IOC-UNEP-ICSU Steering committee for GCOS
This Status Report performs two functions: It assesses the progress made against the actions set out in the GCOS Implementation Plan for the Global Observing System for Climate in Support of the UNFCCC (2010 Update), while also providing a more generic assessment of the overall adequacy of the global observing system for climate. It makes use of a wide range of supporting GCOS materials published since progress was reported in 2009, many of which have resulted from the outcomes of specialized workshops or working group meetings.
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GAW Report, 221. Report of the First Meeting of the WMO GAW Task Team on Observational Requirements and Satellite Measurements (TT-ObsReq) as regards Atmospheric Composition and Related Physical Parameters
WMO, 2015
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GCOS, 191. GCOS Workshop on Enhancing Observations to Support Preparedness and Adaptation in a Changing Climate – Learning from the IPCC 5th Assessment Report
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WMO Satellite User Readiness Navigator (SATURN)
The SATURN (SATellite User Readiness Navigator) developed jointly by WMO and meteorological satellite operators provides unified access to information that helps users to prepare for the new generation of meteorological satellites to be launched in the 2015-2020 timeframe. Next-generation geostationary satellites are being launched by JMA, NOAA, CMA, KMA, ROSHYDROMET and EUMETSAT, with unprecedented capabilities for severe weather monitoring, nowcasting and short range forecasting, and for a number of other application areas. However, the new systems also pose unprecedented challenges to users ...
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JCOMM Technical Report, 40. JCOMM Data Management Plan, Prepared by the Members of the Data Management Coordination Group : revision 2
World Meteorological Organization (WMO) ; Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (IOC) - WMO, 2015 (WMO/TD-No. 1426)
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WMO Strategic Plan 2016-2019
This Strategic Plan for 2016–2019 reflects the decisions and directions of the Seventeenth World Meteorological Congress, held in Geneva from 25 May to 12 June 2015. It sets the directions and priorities to guide the activities of the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) to enable all Members to improve their information, products and services. It anticipates increased demand for high-quality weather, hydrological and climate services to enhance community resilience, contribute to economic growth and protect life and property from extreme weather, climate and water events.
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Malawi 2015 floods post disaster needs assessment report
Malawi - government, 2015The PDNA report indicates that the Malawi 2015 floods affected 1,101,364 people, displaced 230,000 and killed 106 people. The assessment focuses on medium to long term reconstruction and provides the guiding principles for recovery, including assessment of the damage, losses, and recovery and reconstruction strategies for each sector are provided in detailed sector.
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The Antalya report : Disaster risk reduction in a changing climate - lessons learned about lessons learned
The report documents the Disaster Risk Reduction Expert Forum 2015: which took place in February 2015 in Antalya, Turkey. The Forum was convened to discuss and share lessons learned about lessons learned about hydro-meteorological disaster risk reduction and climate change adaptation.
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WMO Capacity Development Strategy and Implementation Plan
The Capacity Development Strategy (CDS), as approved by the Executive Council at its sixty fourth session, manifests the holistic nature of capacity development. On the basis of the criteria laid down by the Sixteenth Congress and the sixty-third and sixty-fourth sessions of the Executive Council, a strategic framework was developed to ensure that a range of relevant considerations was factored in the CDS and, subsequently, the Capacity Development Strategy Implementation Plan (CDSIP). An analysis of how the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) can best help National Meteorological and Hydr ...
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Intergovernmental Board on Climate Services, Second session : Abridged final report with resolutions
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WWRP, 2015-2. Seventh Session of the Scientific Steering Committee (SSC) for the World Weather Research Programme (WWRP)
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Руководство по применению стандартов образования и подготовки кадров в области метеорологии и гидрологии, Том I — Метеорология
Целью данной публикации является содействовать единообразному пониманию основных требований к квалификации лиц, которым в соответствии с определением ВМО может быть присвоена квалификация метеоролога или техника-метеоролога, и при этом оказать помощь национальным метеорологическим и гидрологическим службам (НМГС) в создании их соответствующих систем классификации персонала и разработке учебных программ, которые бы в полной мере соответствовали международным стандартам.
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