Topics


![]()
![]()
Climate-smart agriculture sourcebook
FAO, 2013Climate-smart interventions are highly location-specific and knowledge-intensive. Therefore, considerable efforts are required to develop the knowledge and capacities to make climate-smart agriculture (CSA) a reality. The purpose of this sourcebook is to further elaborate the concept of CSA and demonstrate its potential, as well as its limitations. It is aimed as a reference tool for planners, practitioners and policymakers working in agriculture, forestry and fisheries at national and subnational levels, dealing with the effects of climate change.
![]()
Available online: http://www.fao.org/docrep/018/i3325e/i3325e.pdf
Published by: FAO ; 2013
Climate-smart interventions are highly location-specific and knowledge-intensive. Therefore, considerable efforts are required to develop the knowledge and capacities to make climate-smart agriculture (CSA) a reality. The purpose of this sourcebook is to further elaborate the concept of CSA and demonstrate its potential, as well as its limitations. It is aimed as a reference tool for planners, practitioners and policymakers working in agriculture, forestry and fisheries at national and subnational levels, dealing with the effects of climate change.
Language(s): English
Format: Digital (Free)Tags: Climate ; Agroclimatology ; Food Safety ; Manual ; Climate change
Add tag
No review, please log in to add yours !
![]()
![]()
The disaster risk management handbook: a learning experience of DRM model Mansehra
Germany - Government, 2013This handbook presents global, national and local arrangements and philosophies of disaster risk management and their application in Mansehra as an evidence for learning and adaptation by local government leaders, disaster risk management practitioners, research institutes, community based organizations, non-government entities and social development workers to work further on the innovative interventions and strategies making the communities more resilient with the aim to further mainstream disaster risk reduction into development planning and practices.
![]()
Available online: http://www.preventionweb.net/files/32968_32968buildingresiliencebylearningth.pdf
Published by: Germany - Government ; 2013
This handbook presents global, national and local arrangements and philosophies of disaster risk management and their application in Mansehra as an evidence for learning and adaptation by local government leaders, disaster risk management practitioners, research institutes, community based organizations, non-government entities and social development workers to work further on the innovative interventions and strategies making the communities more resilient with the aim to further mainstream disaster risk reduction into development planning and practices.
Language(s): English
Format: Digital (Free)Tags: Natural hazards ; Disaster Risk Management (DRM) ; Manual ; Pakistan
Add tag
No review, please log in to add yours !
![]()
![]()
Manual on Marine Meteorological Services - Volume I — Global Aspects : Annex VI to the WMO Technical Regulations
This manual is designed to facilitate cooperation in respect of the international coordination of marine meteorological services (MMS); to specify obligations of Members in the implementation of MMS; and to ensure uniformity in the practices and procedures employed in achieving these. It also aims to facilitate the development of adequate support from World Weather Watch (WWW) to MMS.
Manual on Marine Meteorological Services - Volume I — Global Aspects: Annex VI to the WMO Technical Regulations
![]()
Published by: WMO ; 2012 (2012 edition. Updated in 2018)
This manual is designed to facilitate cooperation in respect of the international coordination of marine meteorological services (MMS); to specify obligations of Members in the implementation of MMS; and to ensure uniformity in the practices and procedures employed in achieving these. It also aims to facilitate the development of adequate support from World Weather Watch (WWW) to MMS.
Collection(s) and Series: WMO- No. 558
Language(s): English; Other Languages: French, Spanish, Russian
Format: Digital (Free) (ill., charts, maps)ISBN (or other code): 978-92-63-10558-5
Purchase at: http://www.wmo.int/e-catalog/detail_en.php?PUB_ID=306
Tags: Oceans ; Marine meteorology ; Marine meteorological services (MMS) ; Manual ; Governance Publications
Add tag
Translated under the titleNo review, please log in to add yours !
![]()
![]()
Наставление по морскому метеорологическому обслуживанию - Том I — Глобальные аспекты : Дополнение VI к Техническому регламенту ВМО
Всемирная Метеорологическая Организация (BMO) - BMO, 2012 (Издание 2012 г. Обновлено в 2018 г.; BMO-No. 558)Настоящее Наставление предназначается:
a) для определения обязанностей Членов в осуществлении морского метеорологического обслуживания (ММО);
b) для облегчения сотрудничества в отношении международной координации ММО, в частности в осуществлении деятельности Всемирной службы Международной морской организации (ИМО)/ВМО метеорологической и океанографической информации и предупреждений (ВСМОИП);
c) для облегчения сотрудничества между Всемирной службой погоды (ВСП) и ММО;
d) для обеспечения надлежащей однородности и стандартизации практик и процедур, используемых для вы ...
Наставление по морскому метеорологическому обслуживанию - Том I — Глобальные аспекты: Дополнение VI к Техническому регламенту ВМО
![]()
Published by: BMO ; 2012 (Издание 2012 г. Обновлено в 2018 г.)
Настоящее Наставление предназначается:
a) для определения обязанностей Членов в осуществлении морского метеорологического обслуживания (ММО);
b) для облегчения сотрудничества в отношении международной координации ММО, в частности в осуществлении деятельности Всемирной службы Международной морской организации (ИМО)/ВМО метеорологической и океанографической информации и предупреждений (ВСМОИП);
c) для облегчения сотрудничества между Всемирной службой погоды (ВСП) и ММО;
d) для обеспечения надлежащей однородности и стандартизации практик и процедур, используемых для выполнения положений, упомянутых в подпунктах «a», «b» и «c» выше.Collection(s) and Series: BMO- No. 558
Language(s): Russian; Other Languages: French, Spanish, English
Format: Digital (Free) (ill., charts, maps)ISBN (or other code): 978-92-63-40558-6
Purchase at: http://www.wmo.int/e-catalog/detail_en.php?PUB_ID=306
Tags: Oceans ; Marine meteorology ; Marine meteorological services (MMS) ; Manual ; Governance Publications
Add tag
No review, please log in to add yours !
![]()
![]()
How to make cities more resilient: a handbook for local government leaders
UN/ISDR, 2012This handbook provides mayors, governors, councillors and other local government leaders with a generic framework for risk reduction and points to good practices and tools that are already being applied in different cities for that purpose. It discusses why building disaster resilience is beneficial; what kind of strategies and actions are required; and how to go about the task. It offers practical guidance to understand and take action on the "Ten Essentials for Making Cities Resilient" as set out in the global campaign "Making Cities Resilient: My City is Getting Ready!".
![]()
Available online: http://www.unisdr.org/files/26462_handbookfinalonlineversion.pdf
United Nations International Strategy for Disaster Reduction
Published by: UN/ISDR ; 2012This handbook provides mayors, governors, councillors and other local government leaders with a generic framework for risk reduction and points to good practices and tools that are already being applied in different cities for that purpose. It discusses why building disaster resilience is beneficial; what kind of strategies and actions are required; and how to go about the task. It offers practical guidance to understand and take action on the "Ten Essentials for Making Cities Resilient" as set out in the global campaign "Making Cities Resilient: My City is Getting Ready!".
Notes: A contribution to the global campaign 2010-2015 Making Cities Resilient – 'My City is Getting Ready!'
Language(s): English
Format: Digital (Free)Tags: Capacity development ; Multi-hazard Early Warning Systems (MHEWS) ; Disaster Risk Management (DRM) ; Urban zone ; Manual ; Case/ Case study
Add tag
No review, please log in to add yours !
![]()
![]()
![]()
Manual de servicios meteorológicos marinos - Volumen I – Aspectos mundiales : Anexo VI al Reglamento Técnico de la OMM
Permalink![]()
![]()
![]()
Manuel de l’assistance météorologique aux activités maritimes - Volume I – Aspects mondiaux : Annexe VI du Règlement technique de l’ОММ
Les buts du Manuel sont les suivants:
a) Préciser les obligations des Membres quant à la mise en oeuvre de l’assistance
météorologique aux activités maritimes;
b) Faciliter la coopération en matière de coordination internationale de l’assistance météorologique aux activités maritimes, en particulier la prestation du Service mondial OMI/OMM d’information et d’alerte pour la météorologie maritime et l’océanographie;
c) Faciliter la coopération entre la Veille météorologique mondiale et l’assistance météorologique aux activités maritimes;
d) Assurer l’uniformité ...
PermalinkPermalink![]()
![]()
![]()
Manual de claves - Claves internacionales, volumen I.1, Anexo II al Reglamento Técnico de la OMM: parte A – Claves alfanuméricas
Organización Meteorológica Mundial (OMM) - OMM, 2011 (Edición de 2011, actualización de 2019; OMM-No. 306)
Permalink![]()
![]()
![]()
Manuel des codes - Codes internationaux, volume I.1, Annexe II du Règlement technique de l’OMM: Partie A – Codes alphanumériques
Organisation météorologique mondiale (OMM) - OMM, 2011 (Edition 2011, mise à jour en 2019; OMM-No. 306)
Permalink![]()
![]()
![]()
Manual on Codes - International Codes, Volume I.1, Annex II to the WMO Technical Regulations: part A- Alphanumeric Codes
Volume I contains WMO international codes for meteorological data and other geophysical data relating to meteorology; it constitutes Annex II of the WMO Technical Regulations and, therefore, has the status of a Technical Regulation. It is issued in two volumes: Volume I.1, containing Part A, and Volume I.2, containing Part B and Part C.
Permalink![]()
![]()
![]()
Manual on flood forecasting and warning
The Manual on Flood Forecasting and Warning provides the basic knowledge and guidance to develop or to set up an appropriate and tailored system for any case in which a flood forecasting and warning system is required. The aim is to provide a succinct but comprehensive overview of the basic knowledge and information that the relevant personnel of the National Meteorological or Hydrometeorological Services or other flood management service should require.
Permalink![]()
![]()
![]()
Manuel sur la prévision et l'annonce des crues
Le Manuel sur la prévision et l’annonce des crues présente les éléments de connaissance et d’orientation indispensables au développement ou à la création d’un système approprié et adapté, quel que soit le cas où un système de prévision et d’annonce de crues s’impose. Il propose un tour d’horizon, à la fois succinct et fouillé, des connaissances et des renseignements dont pourrait avoir besoin le personnel compétent des Services météorologiques et hydrologiques nationaux ou d’autres services de gestion des crues. Il s’appuie sur les résultats d’importantes missions de recherche et de consultati ...
Permalink![]()
![]()
![]()
Manual sobre predicción y avisos de crecidas
El Manual sobre predicción y avisos de crecidas ofrece los conocimientos y la orientación básicos necesarios para elaborar o implantar un sistema de predicción y aviso de crecidas adecuado y adaptado a cada situación. El objetivo es describir, de manera resumida pero completa, la información y los conocimientos básicos que debe tener el personal competente de los Servicios Meteorológicos e Hidrológicos Nacionales u otro servicio de gestión de crecidas. El Manual se basa en la información más reciente obtenida en actividades de primera línea de investigación y asesoría de todo el mundo e incluy ...
Permalink![]()
![]()
![]()
59 - February 2010 - 気象研究所共用海洋モデル(MRI.COM)第3版解説 = Reference Manual For The Meteorological Research Institute Community Ocean Model(Mri.Com) Version 3
is an issue of 気象研究所技術報告. Tsujino Hiroyuki; Motoi Tatsuo; Ishikawa Ichiro - Meteorological Research Institute, 2010This technical report is a manual of the Meteorological Research Institute Community Ocean Model (MRI.COM). MRI.COM is an ocean general circulation model developed and maintained at the Meteorological Research Institute (MRI) of the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA). As the name suggests, it has been used for studying large scale oceanic phenomena and as the oceanic part of the coupled climate models developed at MRI
Permalink