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State of the Global Ocean Observing System in 2021 – recovering from the pandemic
News
Oceans, Marine meteorology, Observations
Publish Date: 15 July 2021
GOOS Observations Coordination Group launches the new Ocean Observing System Report Card for 2021 - providing an up-to-date and global view of the status of the Global Ocean Observing System.
Hydromet Investments save lives and make economic sense
Press Release
Observations, Partnership, Meteorology, Capacity development, Climate change
Publish Date: 8 July 2021
An estimated 23,000 lives per year could be saved potential annual benefits of at least US$ 162 billion could be realized by improving weather forecasts, early warning systems, and climate information – known as hydromet, according to a new report.
Alliance for Hydromet Development: Close the Gap
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Capacity development, Partnership, Disaster risk reduction, Climate change, Climate services, Meteorology, Observations
Publish Date: 9 July 2021
The international community has issued a rallying call for greater investments in weather forecasts, early warning systems, and climate services – known as hydromet – to boost climate change adaptation and resilience to extreme weather.
Global observing system needs sustainable investments
News
Observations, Partnership, Climate change, Disaster risk reduction
Publish Date: 29 June 2021
More than 100 participants representing 28 potential funders and 21 observer institutions attended the second funders’ forum of the Systematic Observations Financing Facility (SOFF) on the 28 th of June to advance discussions on on the timeline and costs and benefits.
Arctic PASSION seeks to improve observing systems
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Europe, Polar, Observations, Climate change
Publish Date: 16 June 2021
WMO’s Global Cryosphere Watch community is supporting a new international project to strengthen observing systems in the Arctic in the face of rapid climate and environmental change.
WMO Executive Council meets
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Weather, Climate, Meteorology, Water, Environment, Observations, Data exchange
Publish Date: 14 June 2021
The World Meteorological Organization’s Executive Council meets in virtual session from 14 to 25 June , with a focus on strengthening and scaling up weather, climate, water and environmental-related services to meet ever growing needs. It will also discuss a major update to WMO’s data policy, closing the gap in the global observing system and a plan of action for hydrology.
Space observations support sustainable development
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Observations
Publish Date: 26 May 2021
Space-based observations are key to achieving the international agenda on sustainable development, disaster risk reduction and climate change and it is thus imperative to ensure there is a stable and sustainable space-environment.
2021 is “make or break year” for Climate Action
News
Climate change, Weather, Climate, Disaster risk reduction, Observations, Oceans, Environment
Publish Date: 20 April 2021
2021 must be the year for climate action – “the make it or break it year,” said United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres at the launch of WMO’s report on the State of the Global Climate 2020 which highlighted accelerating climate change indicators and worsening impacts.
New observing system financing initiative wins support
Press Release
Observations
Publish Date: 25 March 2021
Geneva, 25 March 2021 (WMO) – A major new proposed financing initiative to close the increasing gaps in the global observing system, which underpins all weather forecasts and early warnings, has received overwhelming support from the international community.
New study shows socio-economic benefits of weather observations
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Observations, Disaster risk reduction, Capacity development
Publish Date: 11 March 2021
Behind every weather forecast, every early warning of life-threatening hazards, and every long-term climate change projection are observational data. A new report published by the World Bank, produced in collaboration with the World Meteorological Organization and the Met Office (UK), estimates improving the collection and international exchange of surface-based observational data will deliver additional socioeconomic benefits worth more than US $5 billion a year.