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Regional Association (RA) V is one of the largest of the six WMO Regional Associations. Most of the countries of the region are susceptible to severe weather, such as tropical cyclones and the El Niño/Southern Oscillation (ENSO) phenomena. This booklet provides a short introduction to the region and its weather.WHYCOS: World Hydrological Cycle Observing System
Forty per cent of the world's population today lives in countries which have medium-to-high water stress. Unless water resources are wisely managed, shortages could become a serious obstacle to economic and social progress. The World Hydrological Cycle Observing System (WHYCOS) has been developed to contribute to WMO's goal of assisting Member countries maintain and improve their observational and information systems to help them better manage their water resources. This booklet gives a short look at this programme.
Weather, oceans & human activity
This booklet was prepared to commemorate World Meteorological Day, in recognition of the fact that the United Nations has declared 1998 "The Year of the Oceans".Integrated Programme on Hydrometeorology and Monitoring of Environment in the Caspian Sea Region (CASPAS) = Комплексная программа по гидрометеорологии и мониторингу окружающей среды в регионе Каспийского моря (КАСПАС)
World Meteorological Organization (WMO) ; Всемирная Метеорологическая Организация (BMO) - WMO, 1997 (WMO-No. 872)The Caspian Sea is causing many problems to the Caspian Sea countries due to sea level fluctuations. This booklet describes these problems and the actions to be taken to monitor the atmosphere and sea level and carry out research for environmental protection.
Weather and water in cities
By the turn of the millennium, about half the world's population will be urban dwellers. So, cities will occupy an increasingly important place in human affairs. Profound questions arise regarding climate, weather and water, that all affect cities directly and are at the same time affected by them. This booklet, a contribution to World Meteorological Day 1997, discusses the role of the World Meteorological Organization in sustainable urban development.
Stepping forward: implementation of the WMO CLIPS project
This booklet outlines the concept, component and implementation plan for the WMO CLIPS Project.
Fourth WMO Long Term Plan 1996-2005: summary of objectives, policies and strategy
Intended for policy makers, this publication contains a brief summary of the purpose of WMO, its overall objectives, general policies and strategy for the period 1996-2005.WMO and climate change
This booklet gives a description of WMO's activities related to the climate change issue, including the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) report findings.
Climate and human health
World Meteorological Organization (WMO) ; World Health Organization (WHO); United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) - WMO, 1996 (WMO-No. 843)This booklet, published jointly with the World Health Organization (WHO) and the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), is a review of the relationship between climate and human health prepared by Drs Kalkstein, Jendritzky and Maunder.
Climate and urban development
This booklet, a contribution to the Second United Nations Conference on Human Settlements (HABITAT II) in Istanbul, reviews the relationship between climate and human settlement. Focus is on how urbanization may influence both the local climate and global climate change. It is suggested that any negative influence can be mitigated through planning, building and operating urban areas in harmony with climate.
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