During the RAV Session (September 1-3, 2021), a special side event explored the needs, the gaps and identified priorities in ocean matters for this unique ‘Oceania’ region. Over 150 participants joined, beginning the conversation about a regional ‘roadmap’ for collaboration on ocean matters. This was timely after the official start of the UN Ocean Decade of Science for Sustainable Development(2021 to 2030) .
The World Meteorological Organization has honoured Prof. In-Sik Kang, Professor Emeritus at Seoul National University (SNU), Republic of Korea, with its top award for his outstanding contributions to climate science.
The ocean covers over 70% of the planet and produces at least 50% of the planet’s oxygen. It drives our weather and climate, is home to most of earth’s biodiversity and is the main source of protein for more than a billion people around the world. The “blue economy,” which is estimated at US$ 3-6 trillion/year, accounts for more than three quarters of world trade and providing livelihoods for over...
The international community has made diverse efforts and investments to respond to global climate crisis and achieve shared growth. In line with this effort, the Korea Meteorological Administration (KMA) has implemented various international development cooperation projects and education and training programs to support its partner countries vulnerable to disaster hazards, especially in Asia. As part of the effort, the KMA will be holding Global Forum on International Development Cooperation for Climate Change Response in Asia, to share development cooperation activities in the field of weather and climate, as well as to explore ways to create synergy effects through cooperation and collaboration, by inviting domestic and overseas experts from international development cooperation agencies. The Forum is scheduled to begin at 05:00 UTC on Thursday, 3 June, 2021 and will be broadcast via YouTube Live.
The Typhoon Committee, which symbolizes the successful cooperation between WMO and the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific, holds its 53rd annual session from 23 to 25 February.
