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WMO AND THE GLOBE PROGRAMMETHE WAY FORWARD

Presented at the Globe 2005 Annual Conference

Prague, Czech Republic

31 July to 5 August 2005

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Purposes of WMO

WMO was created to promote and foster meteorology and operational hydrology and to facilitate world-wide co-operation for the benefit of mankind by the:

establishment of networks of observing stations for the making of meteorological , hydrological and other geophysical observations

development and maintenance of systems for processing and rapid exchange of data

applications of meteorology to aviation, shipping, water problems, agriculture

encouragement of research and training

standardization of observations and processed products

development of operational hydrology activities

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The Role of WMO

To assist (if required) with the development of national services

To provide technical standards and guidelines necessary for the effective and efficient exchange of meteorological and hydrological data

To provide an international mechanism and framework for cooperation efforts to obtain data and provide services

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The Objectives of WMO The overall objectives of WMO as stated in its 4LTP :

To achieve maximum socio-economic benefits for all nations from the effective application of meteorological, hydrological and environmental data, knowledge and services, foo protection of life and property and in support of national and international programmes for sustainable development

To provide efficient mechanism for international co-operation in meteorology, operational hydrology and related disciplines

To bridge the gap between the NMHSs of developed and developing countries

To anticipate the needs of future generations for reliable records of meteorological and hydrological and related environmental data

To promote the understanding of atmospheric, hydrospheric and related earth system processes through effective national and international research programmes

To respond authoritatively to the increasing demand for expert advice on atmospheric and related issues of importance to countries

To provide an informed authoritative and scientific voice for meteorology, operational hydrology and related environmental sciences within the United Nations system

To contribute, though its involvement with global and regional issues which transcend national boundaries and affect all people, to the strengthening of international co-operation and goodwill

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Structure of WMOWMO consists of 187Members (January 2004)

It functions through its constituent bodies

CONGRESS EXECUTIVE COUNCIL TECHNICAL COMMISSIONS REGIONAL ASSOCIATIONS

Secretariat Headquarters: : GenevaRegional Offices: Asia (Geneva), Africa (Bujumbura.),

The Americas (Asunción)

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Organizational Structure of WMO

CONGRESSCONGRESS

ExecutiveExecutive CouncilCouncil

Regional AssociationsRegional Associations Technical CommissionsTechnical Commissions

Working Groups Rapporteurs

Working Groups Rapporteurs

Other BodiesJSC-WCRP , IPCCJSTC-GCOS

Working GroupsPanel of Experts

Secretary-GeneralSecretary-GeneralSecretariatSecretariat

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Regional Associations

Promote co-operation between Members on matters affecting the work of NMHSs

Encourage the development of meteorological and related disciplines

Promote the decisions of Congress and the Executive Council in their respective regions

Meet normally once every four years

Regional Associations Number of Members

Regional Association I (Africa) 56

Regional Association II (Asia) 34

Regional Association III (South America) 13

Regional Association IV (North and Central America) 25

Regional Association V (South-West Pacific) 19

Regional Association VI (Europe) 48

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Regional Associations are established by Congress, and are composed of the Members of the Organization, the networks of which lie in or extend into specific geographical areas named “Regions” to:

Regional Associations

R.A. IR.A. IAfricaAfrica

R.A.IIIR.A.IIISouth AmericaSouth America

R.A. VR.A. VSouth-West PacificSouth-West Pacific

R.A. VIR.A. VIEuropeEurope

R.A. IVR.A. IVNorth and North and Central Central AmericaAmerica

R.A. IIR.A. IIAsiaAsia

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WMO Major Scientific and Technical Programmes

World Weather Watch Programme World Climate Programme Atmospheric Research and Environment Programme Applications of Meteorology Programme Hydrology and Water Resources Programme Education and Training Programme Technical Co-operation Programme Regional Programme Natural Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Programme WMO Space Programme

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Challenges and Future Perspectives

Overall Challenges

To promote advancement and application of atmospheric and hydrological sciences and new technologies to all aspects of human endeavour

To assist Members in raising the capability of NMHSs to at least a minimum level to meet national, regional and global needs

To ensure the widest possible coordination in meteorology and operational hydrology at the international level while supporting similar efforts by NMHSs at the national level

Response to the Challenges

Strengthening the established core activities and responsibilities of national Meteorological and Hydrological Services

Harnessing the potential of meteorology and operational hydrology to contribute to endogenous capacity-building and sustainable development

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Challenges and Future PerspectivesWMO’s High Priority Actions Reinforcement of WMO’s Programmes

Free exchange of meteorological data and products

Capacity- Building

Bridging the gap between developed and developing countries

Broad issues to be addressed (1996-2005) Global observation

Climate change and other environmental issues

Vulnerability to sea-level change

Natural disasters i.e. tropical cyclones, floods, droughts, tsunamis, landslides and locust infestation

Technology development and capacity building

Advances in weather forecasting

International coordination and co-operation

Sustainable development

Commercial activities

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Challenges and Future Perspectives

Role of NMHSs

Prepare development plan for the service on the basis of national development plan

and taking into consideration WMO’s Long-term Plan

Ensure appropriate coordination at national level among those institutions involved in issues of climate, natural disaster mitigation and the environment

Contribute to the establishment and active operation of national climate programmes

Increase the visibility and status of national services by responding as much as possible to needs of users of the services and commercial activities

Develop appropriate strategies to enhance manpower development

Enhance regional co-operation

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Collaboration with Organizations

Foster close co-operation between the Organizations and WMO so as to facilitate the effective attainment of the objectives set forth in the respective conventions

Consult each other regularly on matters of common interest

Keep each other informed on programmes of work, projected activities and publications in which there may be mutual interest

Permit the participation of each organization in those sessions and meetings of the other organization which relates to items of common interest

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Contribution of WMO in the Formulation and Implementation of a few selected

UN Conventions

Vienna Convention for the Protection of the Ozone Layer (1985); Montreal Protocol and its London (1990) and Copenhagen (1992)

Amendments Conventions emanating from UN Conference on Environment and Development (Brazil, 1992)

UN Framework Convention on Climate Change

International Convention to Combat Desertification

Education and Training ProgrammeOverall Objectives

To promote capacity building by assisting national Meteorological and Hydrological Services in the attainment of self-sufficiency in meeting their training needs and developing their human resources

To ensure the availability of adequately trained staff to meet Members’ responsibilities for providing meteorological and hydrological information and services

To promote and strengthen the exchange of training knowledge, resources and expertise between Member making particular use of new and emerging relevant technologies and techniques

To promote high quality continuing education in meteorology, climatology, hydrology and related disciplines to keep the knowledge and skill of Members relevant staff up-to-date with the latest scientific advances and technological innovations, and to provide the competence and skills needed in additional fields, such as communication with users

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Education and Training ProgrammeComponents

Human resources development

Training activities

Education and training fellowships

Support to training events under other WMO major programmes

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Education and Training ProgrammeRegional Meteorological Training Centres

San José

Buenos Aires

Belem

Barbados

Caracas

Baghdad

Quezon City

Cairo

Erice

Oran

Niamey(+)

Lagos

Nairobi

Tananarive

Mulemba

(+)(AGRHYMET) (EAMAC)

New Delhi

Tehran

Pune

NanjingBet Dagan

St.Petersburg

Moscow

TashkentFlorence

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20

21

17

1116

18

9

13

3

14

28

6

12

419

10

5 7

15

1

University component

22Ankara

Education and Training Programme WMO Virtual Training Library

URL: http://www.wmo.ch/web/etr/vtl.html

Purposes

To provide information on training resources in meteorology and operational hydrology

To provide links with selected online self training materials

To facilitate links with interactive CAL modules

Audience

Trainees in meteorology and operational hydrology

Instructors from national and regional centres

Interested persons

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Education and Training ProgrammeMajor thrusts (14th Financial Period)

Strengthen the RMTC network

Foster the application of modern teaching techniques

(Computer-aided Learning, internet and tele-conferencing)

Explore additional financial sources for fellowships

Follow-up to UNCED/WSSD: assist Members in building local capacity

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Education and Training ProgrammeFuture challenges

Impact of technological developments in the education process and training delivery

• Telecommunications and computers

New training subjects Marketing/Communication skills Management and basic economic framework for the provision of services Interdisciplinary (earth science) approach Climate Change including environmental issues (UNCED and WSSD follow-

up) Advanced techniques and equipment (Doppler radars, profilers, work-

stations)

Implementation of the WMO New Guidelines for the Education and Training of Personnel in Meteorology and Operational Hydrology

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Cooperation Between WMO and GLOBE

The WMO Executive Council endorsed the need to undertake appropriate actions in order to make the professions of meteorologist and hydrologist more attractive.

GLOBE can play a significant role in meeting the goals of the programme on school and popular meteorological and hydrological education

major efforts have already been made to bring students, teachers, and scientists together to study the global environment and to create an international network of students at primary, middle and secondary school levels

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Areas of Possible Cooperation

Work closely with the network of WMO RMTCs around the world in developing appropriate programmes for strengthening the effectiveness and capabilities of Member countries in the monitoring and understanding of the earth-atmosphere system.

Promote the training of trainers, exchange of trainers and lecturers, preparation of training publications, and developing and expanding the services of the training libraries with multimedia training modules and computer-assisted learning technologies.

Develop and promote linkage between NMHSs and GLOBE focal points in the respective countries

Areas of Possible Cooperation (cont.)

Encourage RMTCs to organize training activities for school teachers in particular, those already involved in the GLOBE Programme and other relevant partners such as those in the print and broadcast media;

Encourage WMO Member countries to introduce curricular in meteorology and hydrology in primary and secondary schools to complement the activities of GLOBE.

Promote specialized training courses and seminars in areas of concern to Member countries, such as in climate-related activities, water resources management, food security, natural disaster preparedness and mitigation, and long-range forecasting;

Reinforce international scientific collaboration and research, and develop innovative environment/science/technology education projects

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Conclusion

As the world is facing growing challenges posed by environmental changes, which will be with us well into the 21st century, the extensive data, which WMO Member countries have collected over a long period of time has been a key factor in bringing these environmental issues to the attention of the world.

WMO will continue, in accordance with its main objectives, to provide leadership on matters related to climate observation, climate change, changes in the composition of the atmosphere and water resources assessment.

WMO will also continue to harness the efforts of the meteorological, hydrological and oceanographic communities as well as others including the teaching community to address related issues and will increase cooperation with its international partners and programmes such as GLOBE and the NMHSs of the world to meet the environmental challenges of the 21st century.

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I thank you for your attention

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