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GCOS, 232. Report of the twenty-seventh session of the WMO-IOC-UNEP-ISC steering committee for GCOS
World Meteorological Organization (WMO) ; United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO); Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (IOC); et al. - WMO, 2020World Meteorological Organization (WMO) ; United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization ; Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission ; United Nations Environment Programme ; International Council for Science
Event: Event: WMO-IOC-UNEP-ISC steering committee for GCOS 27th session (28-31 October 2019; Paris, France)
Published by: WMO ; 2020Collection(s) and Series: GCOS- No. 232
Language(s): English
Format: Digital (Free)Tags: Atmosphere ; Global Climate Observing System (GCOS)
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GCOS, 233. Virtual Session for the 23rd Session of the Ocean Observations Panel for Climate
World Meteorological Organization (WMO) ; United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO); Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (IOC); et al. - WMO, 2020World Meteorological Organization (WMO) ; United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization ; Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission ; United Nations Environment Programme ; International Science Council , (ISC)
Published by: WMO ; 2020Notes: (the GOOS Physics and Climate Panel) (OOPC-23 Virtual), 5 May 2020
Collection(s) and Series: GCOS- No. 233
Language(s): English
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GCOS, 234. 25th Session of the GCOS/WCRP Atmospheric Observation Panel for Climate (AOPC-25)
World Meteorological Organization (WMO) ; United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP); Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (IOC); et al. - WMO, 2020World Meteorological Organization (WMO) ; United Nations Environment Programme ; Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission ; GCOS/WCRP Atmospheric Observation Panel for Climate (AOPC)
Published by: WMO, UNESCO ; 2020Notes: Virtual Session (21-23 April 2020)
Collection(s) and Series: GCOS- No. 234
Language(s): English
Format: Digital (Free)Tags: Global Climate Observing System (GCOS) ; Capacity development
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GCOS, 235. Report of the 9th Session of the GTN-H Panel
World Meteorological Organization (WMO) ; United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP); International Council for Science (ICSU) - WMO, 2020World Meteorological Organization (WMO) ; United Nations Environment Programme ; International Council for Science
Published by: WMO ; 2020Collection(s) and Series: GCOS- No. 235
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GFCS, 01. The Global Framework for Climate Services: Work Plan 2019–2020
In many parts of the world, disasters caused by natural hazards such as earthquakes, floods, landslides, drought, wildfires, tropical cyclones and associated storm surges, tsunami and volcanic eruptions have exacted a heavy toll in terms of the loss of human lives and the destruction of economic and social infrastructure, not to mention their negative impact on already fragile ecosystems. Indeed, the period between 1960 and 2000, witnessed an significant increase in the occurrence, severity and intensity of disasters, especially during the 1990s. This trend poses a major threat to sustainable ...Published by: WMO ; 2020
In many parts of the world, disasters caused by natural hazards such as earthquakes, floods, landslides, drought, wildfires, tropical cyclones and associated storm surges, tsunami and volcanic eruptions have exacted a heavy toll in terms of the loss of human lives and the destruction of economic and social infrastructure, not to mention their negative impact on already fragile ecosystems. Indeed, the period between 1960 and 2000, witnessed an significant increase in the occurrence, severity and intensity of disasters, especially during the 1990s. This trend poses a major threat to sustainable development and therefore needs to be addressed by the international community with a sense of urgency.
While natural hazards will continue to occur, human action can either increase or reduce the vulnerability of societies to these hazards and related technological and environmental disasters by focusing on socio-economic factors determining such vulnerability. For example, population growth as well as changing demographic and economic patterns, which has led to uncontrolled urbanization, together with widespread poverty have forced large numbers of people to live in disaster-prone areas and sub-optimal shelters, thus increasing vulnerability. On the other hand, there is considerable scope for the reduction of risk through the application of disaster prevention and mitigation efforts based, for instance, on modern forecasting technology in terms of the development of early warning systems as well as improved land use settlements plans and building practices, provided that societies ensure the application of these practices in a manner consistent with the needs of sustainable development.
These considerations led the international community to launch the International Decade for Natural Disaster Reduction (IDNDR, 1990 - 1999) in order to increase awareness of the importance of disaster reduction. The experience of the Decade has prompted a major conceptual shift from disaster response to disaster reduction underscoring the crucial role of human action.Collection(s) and Series: GFCS- No. 01
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GFCS, 02. Global Framework for Climate Services: Progress Report 2009–2019
Major progress is being made developing, delivering and using climate services for societal benefit, in particular from the worldwide effort galvanizing around the Global Framework for Climate Services. The GFCS has been recognized as an important mechanism to support adaptation within the UNFCCC, resulting in the publication of the State of Climate Services Reports. It has enabled funding for climate services activities, through major projects such as the EU-funded GFCS Intra-African, Caribbean and Pacific Group of States (ACP) Programme, a grant to advance climate services and related applic ...PermalinkPermalink![]()
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Project Portfolio Status Summary Report June – November 2019
World Meteorological Organization (WMO) ; World Bank the; Global Facility for Disaster Reduction and Recovery, the ; et al. - WMO, 2020By aligning its programming with other investments, CREWS is enabling its country partners to generate additional funding for greatest impact. CREWS impact is monitored through its results-based Monitoring Framework.Permalink![]()
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The Report of the Audit committee : EC-72/INF. 7(3), 30.VIII.2020
World Meteorological Organization (WMO) ; Executive Council, 72nd session (28 September – 2 October 2020; Videoconference - WMO, 2020Permalink![]()
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SOFF Series, 01. The value of Surface-Based Meteorological Observation Data: Costs and benefits of the Global Basic Observing Network
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SOFF Series, 02. The gaps in the Global Basic Observing Network (GBON)
SYSTEMATIC OBSERVATIONS FINANCING FACILITY
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SOFF Series, 03. The Systematic Observations Financing Facility: How will it work?
SYSTEMATIC OBSERVATIONS FINANCING FACILITY
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SOFF Series, 04. The value of GBON: Exploring the Insurance Sector
SYSTEMATIC OBSERVATIONS FINANCING FACILITY
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SP, 14. RA II and RA V Survey on the Use of Satellite Data
The purpose of the present RA II and RA V Survey on the Use of Satellite Data 2018 is to collect up-to-date information on WMO Members’ capabilities and needs regarding the use of satellite data in meteorological, climate, water and related environmental applications.
The survey was conducted under the leadership of the WMO Regional Coordination Groups on Satellite Data Requirements for Regional Association II and Regional Association V, that are the Regional Association II World Meteorological Organization (WMO) Integrated Global Observing System (WIGOS). Project to Develop Support for ...Permalink![]()
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Virtual First Meeting of the Joint Expert Team on Aircraft-Based Observing Systems (JET-ABO): Final report
This first meeting of the WMO Infrastructure Commission Joint Expert Team on Aircraft-Based Observing Systems (JET-ABO) was conducted virtually in three sessions over 8–10 December 2020.PermalinkPermalinkPermalinkPermalinkPermalinkPermalink![]()
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AeM Series, 04. Outcomes of the 2019 Global Survey Sensitivity Analysis of Future Meteorological Service Delivery to Aviation
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AMCOMET Achievements 2010–2018
Many initiatives and partnerships have flourished under the umbrella of the African Union’s Strategy on Meteorology by aligning their actions with its priorities and demonstrating coherence of efforts. This report highlights key initiatives that have been made possible as a result of the increased visibility AMCOMET has brought to weather, climate and water services in Africa. The report gives us an opportunity to review the first eight years of AMCOMET and to give recognition to its many achievements.Permalink![]()
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CAgM Report, 106. Evaluation of METAGRI Project Phases I, II, III (2008-2011)
The METAGRI project was implemented by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) in collaboration with the National Meteorological Services of Benin, Burkina Faso, Cape Verde, Côte d´Ivoire, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone and Togo with funds provided by the State Meteorological Agency of Spain (AEMET).
WMO and AEMET agreed to launch a project on Agrometeorology to support West African Agriculture following the October 2007 Conference of Directors of National Meteorological and Hydrological Services of West Africa. ...Permalink![]()
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CAgM Report, 107. Evaluation Report of METAGRI Operational Project (2012-2015)
The project was implemented by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) in collaboration with the National Meteorological Services of Benin, Burkina Faso, Cape Verde, Chad, Côte d´Ivoire, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone and Togo with funds provided by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Norwegian Government but also by the Government of Greece and minor contributions from AEMET (Spain), EUMETSAT and WMO regular budget.Permalink