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Vision and Strategy for Hydrology and Associated Plan of Action and WMO Hydrological Research Strategy (WMO-No. 1319)
This document contains the version of the WMO Vision and Strategy for Hydrology approved by Congress at its extraordinary session in 2021 (Resolution 4 (Cg-Ext(2021)) – WMO Vision and Strategy for Hydrology and its associated Plan of Action). It also contains the WMO Research Strategy for Hydrology approved in the same Congress through Resolution 5 (Cg-Ext(2021) – Advanced implementation of elements of the Plan of Action for Hydrology). The publication is complemented by the online version of the Plan of Action, which can be consulted here: WMO Plan of Action for Hydrology 2022-2030 (hydroref. ...
Vision and Strategy for Hydrology and Associated Plan of Action and WMO Hydrological Research Strategy (WMO-No. 1319)
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Published by: WMO ; 2023
This document contains the version of the WMO Vision and Strategy for Hydrology approved by Congress at its extraordinary session in 2021 (Resolution 4 (Cg-Ext(2021)) – WMO Vision and Strategy for Hydrology and its associated Plan of Action). It also contains the WMO Research Strategy for Hydrology approved in the same Congress through Resolution 5 (Cg-Ext(2021) – Advanced implementation of elements of the Plan of Action for Hydrology). The publication is complemented by the online version of the Plan of Action, which can be consulted here: WMO Plan of Action for Hydrology 2022-2030 (hydroref.com)
Collection(s) and Series: WMO- No. 1319
Language(s): English; Other Languages: French, Russian, Spanish, Chinese, Arabic
Format: Digital (Free)ISBN (or other code): 978-92-63-11319-7
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Published by: WMO ; 2023
Notes: 27 February-3 March 2023, Geneva
Collection(s) and Series: WMO - No. 1314 > Executive Council Reports
Language(s): English; Other Languages: French, Russian, Spanish, Arabic, Chinese
Format: Digital (Free)ISBN (or other code): 978-92-63-11314-6
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State of the Global Climate 2022 (WMO-No. 1316)
The publication provides a summary on the state of the climate indicators in 2022 including global temperatures trends and its distribution around the globe; most recent finding on Green House Gases concentration, Ocean indicators; Cryosphere with a particular emphasis on Arctic and Antarctic sea ice, greenland ice sheet and glaciers and snow cover; Stratospheric Ozone; analysis of major drivers of inter-annual climate variability during the year including the El Niño Souther Oscillation and other Ocean and Atmshperic indices; global precipitation distribution over land; extreme events includi ...
Published by: WMO ; 2023
The publication provides a summary on the state of the climate indicators in 2022 including global temperatures trends and its distribution around the globe; most recent finding on Green House Gases concentration, Ocean indicators; Cryosphere with a particular emphasis on Arctic and Antarctic sea ice, greenland ice sheet and glaciers and snow cover; Stratospheric Ozone; analysis of major drivers of inter-annual climate variability during the year including the El Niño Souther Oscillation and other Ocean and Atmshperic indices; global precipitation distribution over land; extreme events including those related to tropical cyclones and wind storms; flooding, drought and extreme heat and cold events. The publication also provides most recent finding on climate related risks and impacts including on food security, humanitarian and population displacement aspects and impact on ecosystems.
Notes: This year, the WMO team has launched a process to gather feedback on the State of the Climate reports and areas for improvement. Once you have finished reading the publication, we ask that you kindly give us your feedback by responding to this short survey (https://arcg.is/0uHyTu). Your input is highly appreciated.
Collection(s) and Series: WMO- No. 1316
Language(s): English; Other Languages: Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, Spanish
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Directives relatives à la prévision immédiate fondée sur les données satellitaires en Afrique (OMM-N° 1309)
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Report of the Third High-Level session of the Open Consultative Platform (OCP-HL-3) - 20 June 2022
The Third High-Level Session of the OCP (OCP-HL-3) was held on 20 June 2022. The discussions included the Launch of White Paper #2 "Future of National Meteorological or Hydrometeorological Services - Evolving Roles and Responsibilities, and three topics: (1) Operating models and environment, (2) Legislative/institutional framework and (3) Human resources, Permanent Representatives' role and glbal and regional cooperation. This report summarizes the main perspectives and recommendations arising at the OCP-HL-3 discussions. The report will be used as a reference by all the stakeholders in global ...
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Integrated Weather and Climate Services in Support of Net Zero Energy Transition (WMO-No. 1312)
The document is an update of the Global Framework for Climate Services (GFCS) “Energy Exemplar” and was compiled under the aegis of the WMO Study Group for Integrated Energy Services (SG-ENE ), part of the Commission for weather, climate, water and related environmental services and applications (SERCOM), with contributions from some of the leading experts in the field. The document provides the background and guidelines required to strengthen the development, and enable a widespread uptake, of integrated Weather & Climate Services (W&CSs) for the Energy sector needed to accelerate the transit ...
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Guidance on Measuring, Modelling and Monitoring the Canopy Layer Urban Heat Island (CL‑UHI) (WMO-No. 1292)
The guidance provides an overview of and recommendations for measuring, modelling and monitoring the Canopy Layer urban heat island, which is based on temperature information at about 1.5 m above ground. Canopy Layer urban heat island information is one component of the integrated urban hydro-meteorological, climate and environmental services for citizens. These services may be provided directly by National Meteorological and Hydrometeorological Service (NMHS) operations, in cooperation with stakeholders or partners, or indirectly through stakeholders or partners in cities, public and private ...
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Guidelines on the Definition and Characterization of Extreme Weather and Climate Events (WMO-No. 1310)
The guidance in this publication consists of generic definitions and methodologies for the characterization of extreme weather and climate events. This publication contribute to ensuring consistent exchange of information that underpins the WMO State of the Climate Reports, Climate Watches, climate change studies and other emerging applications.
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Survey on the Status of Human Resources in National Meteorological and Hydrological Services: Staff, Competencies and Qualifications (WMO-No. 1305)
The WMO’s seventh survey on the status of human resources in National Meteorological and Hydrological Services (NMHSs), conducted from 2021 to 2022, reiterated the previous survey’s investigation of staffing patterns, and added inquiry concerning qualifications and competencies. The report’s introduction elucidates survey administration and major survey findings. The main body of the report presents detailed survey results in two parts: Staffing (numbers of staff by gender, professional category, attainment of university degree, age category, and staffing trends); and Capacity Development (num ...
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État du climat en Europe 2021 (OMM-N° 1304)
The WMO State of the Climate in Europe 2021, is the first edition of climate reports to be published annually by the World Meteorological Organization’s Regional Association for Europe (WMO-RA6) and the European Union's Earth observation programme, Copernicus. The report provides the status of key climate indicators using the WMO and partner organizations operational monitoring systems and latest data and information on impacts, risks and policy from United Nations (UN) agencies. It addresses specific physical science, socio-economic and policy aspects that are relevant to WMO-RA6 domain and r ...
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Estado del clima en Europa 2021 (OMM-N° 1304)
The WMO State of the Climate in Europe 2021, is the first edition of climate reports to be published annually by the World Meteorological Organization’s Regional Association for Europe (WMO-RA6) and the European Union's Earth observation programme, Copernicus. The report provides the status of key climate indicators using the WMO and partner organizations operational monitoring systems and latest data and information on impacts, risks and policy from United Nations (UN) agencies. It addresses specific physical science, socio-economic and policy aspects that are relevant to WMO-RA6 domain and r ...
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Commission for Observation, Infrastructure and Information Systems: Abridged Final Report of the Second Session (WMO-No. 1306)
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Commission for Weather, Climate, Water and Related Environmental Services and Applications : Abridged Final Report of the Second Session (WMO-No. 1307)
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Lignes directrices pour la mise en oeuvre d’un système d’alerte précoce pour la prévision des inondations côtières (OMM-N° 1293)
This publication, Guidelines on Implementation of a Coastal Inundation Forecasting - Early Warning System (CIF-EWS) is the result of a resolution of the World Meteorological Congress 18 (2019) to assist vulnerable countries to implement their own CIF-EWS. These Guidelines are based on the successful implementation of demonstration systems in four countries between 2009 and 2019 through the Coastal Inundation Forecasting Demonstration Project (CIFDP) (Swail et al., 2019). Additionally, these Guidelines can be used as a valuable planning tool for coastal zone management, in order to build resili ...
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Introduction à la gestion et aux politiques publiques appliquées aux Services météorologiques et hydrologiques nationaux (OMM-N° 1289)
Organisation météorologique mondiale (OMM); Prof. Dodo J. Thampapillai, Prof. Lim Siong Guan, Prof. Caroline Brassard, Prof. Zeger Van Der Wal, Dr Assia Alexieva, Dr Adrian Kuah, Prof. Mukul Asher, Prof. Donald Low and Mr Alvin Li - OMM, 2022The various chapters in this volume are based on presentations delivered in three workshops at the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy - National University of Singapore between 2018 and 2021. The Meteorological Services Singapore and the World Meteorological Organisation sponsored these workshops. The aim of these workshops and this publication is to convey content on concepts and methods of public policy and management to professionals engaged in Meteorological Services. The volume consists of four parts, namely Public Management, Results and Evidence based Public Management, Economics and ...
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Informes y pronósticos de aerodromo (OMM-N° 782) : manual para la utilización de las claves
This booklet is a simple guide to the aeronautical meteorological codes, METAR, SPECI and TAF, applicable on 4 November 2021, updated as a result of the alignment of the Technical Regulations (WMO-No. 49), Volume II – Meteorological Service for International Air Navigation, Parts I and II, with Amendment 80 to Annex 3 to the Convention on International Civil Aviation. It is aimed at a wide range of users such as pilots, flight dispatchers, air traffic control staff and meteorological observers at smaller aerodromes where sophisticated automated instruments are not available. Although the reade ...
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Guidelines on Implementation of a Coastal Inundation Forecasting–Early Warning System (WMO-No. 1293)
This publication, Guidelines on Implementation of a Coastal Inundation Forecasting - Early Warning System (CIF-EWS) is the result of a resolution of the World Meteorological Congress 18 (2019) to assist vulnerable countries to implement their own CIF-EWS. These Guidelines are based on the successful implementation of demonstration systems in four countries between 2009 and 2019 through the Coastal Inundation Forecasting Demonstration Project (CIFDP) (Swail et al., 2019). Additionally, these Guidelines can be used as a valuable planning tool for coastal zone management, in order to build resili ...
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Directrices para la implementación de un sistema de predicción y alerta temprana de inundaciones costeras (OMM-N° 1293)
This publication, Guidelines on Implementation of a Coastal Inundation Forecasting - Early Warning System (CIF-EWS) is the result of a resolution of the World Meteorological Congress 18 (2019) to assist vulnerable countries to implement their own CIF-EWS. These Guidelines are based on the successful implementation of demonstration systems in four countries between 2009 and 2019 through the Coastal Inundation Forecasting Demonstration Project (CIFDP) (Swail et al., 2019). Additionally, these Guidelines can be used as a valuable planning tool for coastal zone management, in order to build resili ...
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Messages et prévisions d’aérodromes (OMM-N° 782) : guide d'utilisation des codes
This booklet is a simple guide to the aeronautical meteorological codes, METAR, SPECI and TAF, applicable on 4 November 2021, updated as a result of the alignment of the Technical Regulations (WMO-No. 49), Volume II – Meteorological Service for International Air Navigation, Parts I and II, with Amendment 80 to Annex 3 to the Convention on International Civil Aviation. It is aimed at a wide range of users such as pilots, flight dispatchers, air traffic control staff and meteorological observers at smaller aerodromes where sophisticated automated instruments are not available. Although the reade ...
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Сводки и прогнозы по аэродрому (ВМО-№ 782) : Пособие по пользованию кодами
This booklet is a simple guide to the aeronautical meteorological codes, METAR, SPECI and TAF, applicable on 4 November 2021, updated as a result of the alignment of the Technical Regulations (WMO-No. 49), Volume II – Meteorological Service for International Air Navigation, Parts I and II, with Amendment 80 to Annex 3 to the Convention on International Civil Aviation. It is aimed at a wide range of users such as pilots, flight dispatchers, air traffic control staff and meteorological observers at smaller aerodromes where sophisticated automated instruments are not available. Although the reade ...
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حالة المناخ في أوروبا 2021 (مطبوع المنظمة رقم 1304)
The WMO State of the Climate in Europe 2021, is the first edition of climate reports to be published annually by the World Meteorological Organization’s Regional Association for Europe (WMO-RA6) and the European Union's Earth observation programme, Copernicus. The report provides the status of key climate indicators using the WMO and partner organizations operational monitoring systems and latest data and information on impacts, risks and policy from United Nations (UN) agencies. It addresses specific physical science, socio-economic and policy aspects that are relevant to WMO-RA6 domain and r ...
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الاستراتيجية الأفريقية المتكاملة بشأن الأرصاد الجوية (2021-2030) : الاستثمار في خدمات الطقس والماء والمناخ والإنذار المبكر من أجل التنمية المستدامة
المنظمة العالمية للأرصاد الجوية - WMO, 2022هذه الاستراتيجية المنقحة للأرصاد الجوية (الطقس والماء والمناخ) للمؤتمر الوزاري الأفريقي للأرصاد الجوية إنما هي استجابة لطلب الدورة العادية الرابعة للمؤتمر الوزاري الأفريقي، المنعقدة في القاهرة بمصر في شباط/ فبراير 2019، بإعداد استراتيجية محدثة. وقد اتفقت الدورة على ضرورة تنقيح استراتيجية المؤتمر الوزاري الأفريقي للأرصاد الجوية لتضمينها القضايا الناشئة المتعلقة بالمساواة بين الجنسين، والبيانات والبنية التحتية، والبحث والتطوير والابتكار، فضلاً عن التعاون بين القطاعين العام والخاص.
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État du climat en Afrique 2021 (WMO-N° 1300)
The report on the State of the Climate in Africa 2021 is the result of collaboration between the African Union Commission (AUC), the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), and other specialized agencies of the United Nations. This multi-agency effort provides informed climate analysis, identifies notable hydro-meteorological events, impacts and risks, and suggests climate actions to build resilience of African nations. The 2021 report is the third in the series, with a special emphasis on water resources, a pivotal sector for human and ecosystem health and sustainable socio-economic developm ...
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State of the Climate in Europe 2021 (WMO-No. 1304)
The WMO State of the Climate in Europe 2021, is the first edition of climate reports to be published annually by the World Meteorological Organization’s Regional Association for Europe (WMO-RA6) and the European Union's Earth observation programme, Copernicus. The report provides the status of key climate indicators using the WMO and partner organizations operational monitoring systems and latest data and information on impacts, risks and policy from United Nations (UN) agencies. It addresses specific physical science, socio-economic and policy aspects that are relevant to WMO-RA6 domain and r ...
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État du climat mondial en 2021 (OMM-N° 1290)
The publication provides a summary on the state of the climate indicators in 2021 including global temperatures trends and its distribution around the globe; most recent finding on Green House Gases concentration, Ocean indicators; Cryosphere with a particular emphasis on Arctic and Antarctic sea ice, greenland ice sheet and glaciers and snow cover; Stratospheric Ozone; analysis of major drivers of inter-annual climate variability during the year including the El Niño Souther Oscillation and other Ocean and Atmshperic indices; global precipitation distribution over land; extreme events includi ...
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المنظمة العالمية للأرصاد الجوية، نشرة غازات الاحتباس الحراري: رقم 18: حالة غازات الاحتباس الحراري في الغلاف الجوي استناداً إلى الرصدات العالمية المنفذة خلال عام 2021
تمثل هذه النشرة أحدث تحليل لعمليات الرصد التي ينفذها برنامج المراقبة العالمية للغلاف الجوي التابع للمنظمة. كما أنها تبين المتوسط العالمي للكسور الجزيئية السطحية لثاني أكسيد الكربون والميثان وأكسيد النيتروز وتقارنها بالكسور الجزيئية للعام السابق وبمستويات ما قبل العصر الصناعي. وتقدم أيضاً رؤى حول التغير في القصر الإشعاعي لغازات الاحتباس الحراري طويلة العمر ومساهمة فرادى الغازات في هذه الزيادة
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Directrices para la implementación de avisos climáticos (OMM-N° 1299)
This document provides guidelines on the implementation of Climate Watches. It responds to the need for provision of a more practical and easy approach for better understanding each element of the Climate Watch System, particularly the user aspects and their engagement. These guidelines are fundamental for, and aim to support the implementation of Climate Watches at national scales, and thereby, aim to enhance science-based decision making and countermeasures against extreme weather/climate event and anomalous state of climate in changing climate.
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Principes directeurs pour la mise en oeuvre des veilles climatiques (OMM-N° 1299)
This document provides guidelines on the implementation of Climate Watches. It responds to the need for provision of a more practical and easy approach for better understanding each element of the Climate Watch System, particularly the user aspects and their engagement. These guidelines are fundamental for, and aim to support the implementation of Climate Watches at national scales, and thereby, aim to enhance science-based decision making and countermeasures against extreme weather/climate event and anomalous state of climate in changing climate.
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Guidelines on the Implementation of Climate Watches (WMO-No. 1299)
This document provides guidelines on the implementation of Climate Watches. It responds to the need for provision of a more practical and easy approach for better understanding each element of the Climate Watch System, particularly the user aspects and their engagement. These guidelines are fundamental for, and aim to support the implementation of Climate Watches at national scales, and thereby, aim to enhance science-based decision making and countermeasures against extreme weather/climate event and anomalous state of climate in changing climate.
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Estado del clima mundial en 2021 (OMM-N° 1290)
The publication provides a summary on the state of the climate indicators in 2021 including global temperatures trends and its distribution around the globe; most recent finding on Green House Gases concentration, Ocean indicators; Cryosphere with a particular emphasis on Arctic and Antarctic sea ice, greenland ice sheet and glaciers and snow cover; Stratospheric Ozone; analysis of major drivers of inter-annual climate variability during the year including the El Niño Souther Oscillation and other Ocean and Atmshperic indices; global precipitation distribution over land; extreme events includi ...
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La enseñanza y la formación profesional en un período de cambio rápido. Aspectos destacados del Decimocuarto Simposio de la Organización Meteorológica Mundial sobre Enseñanza y Formación Profesional (OMM N° 1291)
This publication explores the importance of discussing the challenges and opportunities of education and training in a period of rapid change. This was the main theme of the Fourteenth WMO Symposium of Education and Training (SYMET-14), and this document summarizes the main conclusions and recommendations from SYMET-14, including the Statement agreed by the participants on the final day of the Symposium.
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Stratégie africaine intégrée pour la météorologie (2021-2030) : Investir dans les services météorologiques, hydrologiques, climatiques et alertes précoces pour le développement durable
La présente Stratégie révisée pour la météorologie (temps, eau et climat) a été élaborée en réponse à la demande formulée par la Conférence ministérielle africaine sur la météorologie (AMCOMET), lors de sa quatrième session ordinaire (Le Caire, Égypte, février 2019). Effectivement, les participants de cette session ont convenu que la Stratégie de l’AMCOMET pour la météorologie devait être révisée afin de tenir compte de questions émergentes en lien avec l’égalité des sexes, les données et les infrastructures, la recherche, le développement et l’innovation, ainsi que les partenariats public-pri ...
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Boletín sobre los gases de efecto invernadero - N°18: Estado de los gases de efecto invernadero en la atmósfera según las observaciones mundiales realizadas en 2021
El presente Boletín contiene el análisis más reciente de las observaciones realizadas en el marco del Programa de Vigilancia de la Atmósfera Global (VAG) de la Organización Meteorológica Mundial. En él se exponen los promedios mundiales de las fracciones molares en superficie del dióxido de carbono (CO2), el metano (CH4) y el óxido nitroso (N2O) y se comparan con las fracciones molares del año anterior y con las concentraciones de la era preindustrial. También se proporciona información sobre el incremento en el forzamiento radiativo causado por los gases de efecto invernadero (GEI) de larga d ...
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L’enseignement et la formation professionnelle à une époque de changements rapides: Faits saillants du Quatorzième colloque de l’OMM sur l’enseignement et la formation professionnelle (OMM N° 1291)
This publication explores the importance of discussing the challenges and opportunities of education and training in a period of rapid change. This was the main theme of the Fourteenth WMO Symposium of Education and Training (SYMET-14), and this document summarizes the main conclusions and recommendations from SYMET-14, including the Statement agreed by the participants on the final day of the Symposium.
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Education and Training in a Period of Rapid Change: Highlights of the Fourteenth WMO Symposium on Education and Training (WMO-No. 1291)
This publication explores the importance of discussing the challenges and opportunities of education and training in a period of rapid change. This was the main theme of the Fourteenth WMO Symposium of Education and Training (SYMET-14), and this document summarizes the main conclusions and recommendations from SYMET-14, including the Statement agreed by the participants on the final day of the Symposium.
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Bulletin de l'OMM sur les gaz à effect de serre - N°18: Bilan des gaz à effet de serre présents dans l’atmosphère, d’après les observations effectuées à l’échelle du globe en 2021
Cette édition du Bulletin contient la toute dernière analyse des observations recueillies dans le cadre du Programme de la Veille de l’atmosphère globale de l’OMM. Elle présente les fractions molaires en surface à l'échelle du globe du dioxyde de carbone (CO2), du méthane (CH4) et du protoxyde d'azote (N2O), et les compare avec les valeurs de l’année précédente et de l’époque préindustrielle. Elle donne également un aperçu de l’évolution du forçage radiatif induit par les gaz à effet de serre persistants ainsi que de la contribution de chaque gaz à cette augmentation.
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