- Authors
- World Meteorological Organization (WMO)
- United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development (RIO+20) (4-6 June 2012)
- Collection
- Technical
- Publisher
- WMO
ed_ville
Geneva
Year published
2012
Summary
This position paper outlines how, through the Global Framework for Climate Services experts from various disciplines and regions will work together to develop science-based climate and environmental information tailored to end-users’ needs for the purpose of increasing agricultural productivity to improve food security and reduce hunger ; Improving and optimizing management of water resources to provide sustainable access to freshwater for drinking, irrigation and household use ; Reducing the risk of disasters and other climate hazards, the cost of which often burdens developing and least developed nations for years, aggravating extreme poverty ; Improving health, especially for women and children, by stemming the spread of disease vectors ; Contributing to renewable energy research and strengthening the scientific basis of the green economy.
Language
English
Other languages
French ; Russian ; Spanish
Extent of item
24 p.
Format_EN
Digital
ISBN
978-92-63-11087-9
Access_Type
Free/Standard Copyright
Material type
Position paper
statut
1
notice_id (old)
12239
Extent of item
24 p.
Format
Digital
ISBN
978-92-63-11087-9
Access_Type
Free/Standard Copyright