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Sandwatch: adapting to climate change and educating for sustainable development
Cambers Gillian; Diamond Paul; United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) - UNESCO, 2010Developed through UNESCO’s Coasts and Small Islands Platform, Sandwatch began in 1998 as a regional activity involving the Caribbean UNESCO Associated Schools Project Network. It has since grown into a global programme, actively implemented in more than 50 countries worldwide with the support of UNESCO, the Sandwatch Foundation, and several other partners. This new, revised edition of the Sandwatch manual, made possible through the generous support of the Government of Denmark, builds upon more than a decade’s experience of Sandwatch practitioners across the globe – teachers, students, univers ...
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Available online: http://unesdoc.unesco.org/images/0018/001894/189418e.pdf
Gillian Cambers ; Paul Diamond ; United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization
Published by: UNESCO ; 2010 (revised and expanded edition)Developed through UNESCO’s Coasts and Small Islands Platform, Sandwatch began in 1998 as a regional activity involving the Caribbean UNESCO Associated Schools Project Network. It has since grown into a global programme, actively implemented in more than 50 countries worldwide with the support of UNESCO, the Sandwatch Foundation, and several other partners. This new, revised edition of the Sandwatch manual, made possible through the generous support of the Government of Denmark, builds upon more than a decade’s experience of Sandwatch practitioners across the globe – teachers, students, universities, community groups, government agencies and individuals. It integrates the issue of climate change into all chapters and activities presented in the first edition, and adds a number of new activities, including a guide to documenting and sharing Sandwatch results through the use of social networking websites and other online resources.
Language(s): English
Format: Digital (Free)Tags: Capacity development ; Climate change ; Education ; Adaptation ; Sustainable development
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Action on the ground : a synthesis of activities in the areas of education, training and awareness-raising for adaptation
UNFCCC, 2010This publication consists of two parts. Part I provides an introduction (chapter 1), a synthesis of information on actions undertaken by Nairobi work programme partners (chapter 2) and key messages and conclusions (chapter 3). Chapter 2 is divided into two sections: the first section presents synthesis information on the actions taken to enhance the assessment and understanding of impacts and vulnerability to climate change, while the second section focuses on actions that aim to improve the ability of Parties to make informed decisions on adaptation planning, measures and actions. Part II of ...
Action on the ground: a synthesis of activities in the areas of education, training and awareness-raising for adaptation
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Available online: http://unfccc.int/resource/docs/publications/10_nwp_action_en.pdf
Published by: UNFCCC ; 2010
This publication consists of two parts. Part I provides an introduction (chapter 1), a synthesis of information on actions undertaken by Nairobi work programme partners (chapter 2) and key messages and conclusions (chapter 3). Chapter 2 is divided into two sections: the first section presents synthesis information on the actions taken to enhance the assessment and understanding of impacts and vulnerability to climate change, while the second section focuses on actions that aim to improve the ability of Parties to make informed decisions on adaptation planning, measures and actions. Part II of this publication provides detailed information on the underlying actions carried out and reported by partners (see the table below for the complete list of actions reported).
Language(s): English
Format: Digital (Free) (ill.)Tags: Climate ; Climate change ; Education ; Training ; Adaptation
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S-290 Unit 7: Wind Systems
S-290 Unit 7: Wind Systems outlines general and local winds and their processes. Detailed information is provided about critical fire weather winds, including frontal winds, foehn winds, and thunderstorm winds and the effects of these winds on wildland fires. The module also describes topographic influences on winds, and provides guidelines for estimating winds based on location and fuel sheltering. The module is part of the Intermediate Wildland Fire Behavior Course.
Available online: https://www.meted.ucar.edu/training_module.php?id=706
Published by: The University Corporation for Atmospheric Research ; 2009
S-290 Unit 7: Wind Systems outlines general and local winds and their processes. Detailed information is provided about critical fire weather winds, including frontal winds, foehn winds, and thunderstorm winds and the effects of these winds on wildland fires. The module also describes topographic influences on winds, and provides guidelines for estimating winds based on location and fuel sheltering. The module is part of the Intermediate Wildland Fire Behavior Course.
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Format: Digital (Standard Copyright)Tags: Weather ; Meteorology ; Education ; Wind ; Glacier ; Fire weather ; Thunderstorm ; Lesson/ Tutorial
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برنامج التعليم والتدريب, 18. دليل سياسات وإجراءات المنح الدراسية التي تقدمها المنظمة العالمية للأرصاد الجوية
This Manual is meant to serve as a tool for the effective management, internal oversight and coordination of fellowship implementation, and to guide Member countries in their requests for fellowships, group training and familiarization visits.
Published by: المنظمة العالمية للأرصاد ; 2006
This Manual is meant to serve as a tool for the effective management, internal oversight and coordination of fellowship implementation, and to guide Member countries in their requests for fellowships, group training and familiarization visits.
Collection(s) and Series: الوثيقة الفنية- No. 1356; برنامج التعليم والتدريب- No. 18
Language(s): Arabic; Other Languages: English, French, Russian, Spanish
Format: Digital (Free), Hard copyTags: Education ; Capacity development ; Training ; Manual ; Education and Training Programme (ETRP)
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ETR, 18. Manual on Policies and Procedures for WMO Fellowships
This Manual is meant to serve as a tool for the effective management, internal oversight and coordination of fellowship implementation, and to guide Member countries in their requests for fellowships, group training and familiarization visits.
Published by: WMO ; 2006
This Manual is meant to serve as a tool for the effective management, internal oversight and coordination of fellowship implementation, and to guide Member countries in their requests for fellowships, group training and familiarization visits.
Collection(s) and Series: WMO/TD- No. 1356; ETR- No. 18
Language(s): English; Other Languages: Arabic, French, Russian, Spanish
Format: Digital (Free), Hard copyTags: Education ; Capacity development ; Training ; Manual ; Education and Training Programme (ETRP)
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PWS, 14. Public Weather Services Strategy for Developing Public Education and Outreach
Before going into detail about how to develop a public
education and outreach programme, consideration will be
given to some general issues associated with such
programmes. These include:
• How can the effectiveness of public weather service
programmes be enhanced?
• What is public education and outreach?
• Why have a public education and outreach
programme?
• What are the key strategies for public education and
outreach?
• What are the critical success factors?
• What are the benefits of building pa ...
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Educational programmes : curricula
Russian State Hydrometeorological University (RSHU) ; World Meteorological Organization (WMO) - WMO, 2004
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Proceedings of the WMO Symposium on new perspective of Education and Training in Meteorology and Hydrology
World Meteorological Organization (WMO) ; Ministerio de Medio Ambiente - Instituto Nacional de Meteorología - WMO, 2003
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ETR, 17. Members Training Requirements, Opportunities and Capabilities in Meteorology and Operational Hydrology : WMO Survey 2002
This publication contains result analysis of the WMO Survey on Member's training requirements and opportunities in meteorology and hydrology, which took place during 2002. The survey represent an objective basis for a proper assessment and planning of the WMO training activities and for introducing modifications and improvements to the Education and Training Programme.
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Statement at the Symposium on Continuing Education and Training in Meteorology and Operational Hydrology
Obasi G.O.P; World Meteorological Organization (WMO) - WMO, 2001 (SG's lectures, speeches, statements-No. 114)
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Allocution prononcée lors du colloque sur la formation continue en météorologie et en hydrologie opérationnelle
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WMO Symposium on continuing education & training in meteorology & operational hydrology
World Meteorological Organization (WMO) ; I.R. of Iran Meteorological Organization (IRIMO) - WMO, 1999
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