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Intergovernmental Board on Climate Services
Weather, Climate, Water, Climate services, Partnership, Observations, Environment, Satellite
Bulletin nº Vol 62 (Special Issue) - 2013
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Publish Date: 1 June 2013
In 2009 when world leaders from 155 countries agreed to establish a Global Framework for Climate Services (GFCS), a challenge was launched to both the scientific community and the users of climate services to galvanize collaborative efforts to develop effective climate services in support of decision-making.
Funding the Global Framework for Climate Services: Challenges and Opportunities
Bulletin nº Vol 62 (Special Issue) - 2013
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Publish Date: 1 June 2013
The implementation of the Global Framework for Climate Services (GFCS) is now well underway, but will require full support, including investment/funding for institutional, procedural, infrastructural and human capacity development.
Norwegian Support for the Global Framework for Climate Services
Bulletin nº Vol 62 (Special Issue) - 2013
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Publish Date: 1 June 2013
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Government of Norway has maintained an international development programme for many years. In fact, it started in the post-1945 period when the United Nations system was being established, following World War II. Norway started channelling development through the UN system towards the end of the 1940s, and its bilateral engagement started in 1952. International development cooperation is an integral part of Norway’s social development, cultural history and foreign policy. In 2012, Norway’s aid budget exceeded NOK 30 billion (US$ 5.1 billion), double its...
What Do We Mean by Climate Services?
Bulletin nº Vol 62 (Special Issue) - 2013
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Publish Date: 1 June 2013
Climate services are essential for adaptation to climate variability and change. The endorsement of the Global Framework for Climate Services (GFCS), whose intent is "to strengthen the production, availability, delivery and application of science-based climate prediction and services," by 155 nations at the 2009 World Climate Conference-III attests to this.
Localizing Climate Information Services for Agriculture
Bulletin nº Vol 62 (Special Issue) - 2013
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Publish Date: 1 June 2013
Localized climate information products and services in agriculture aim to provide a full range of advice regarding climate, its impacts on crops, livestock, fisheries and management practices to be followed to prevent, reduce and/or manage risks. This tailored information assists farmers in making management decisions to reduce the risks and benefit from the opportunities of our variable and changing climate.
Weather and Climate Resilience
Bulletin nº Vol 62 (Special Issue) - 2013
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Publish Date: 1 June 2013
Faced with a growing risk of weather and climate related disasters that can set back economic and social development for years, the global community needs to act quickly to strengthen National Meteorological and Hydrological Services (NMHSs).
Reducing and Managing Risks of Disasters in a Changing Climate
Weather, Climate, Climate services, Drought, Disaster risk reduction, Floods, Agriculture and food security, Water
Bulletin nº Vol 62 (Special Issue) - 2013
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Publish Date: 1 June 2013
Disaster risk reduction (DRR) is a core priority of WMO and one of the four priorities areas to be addressed by the Global Framework for Climate Services. An analysis of 1970-2009 EM-DAT1 data reveals 7 870, reported disasters from climate, hydro and meteorological hazards, leading to the loss of 1.86 million lives and causing economic damages amounting to US$ 1.954 trillion (adjusted to 2011 US$ prices).
The Application of Climate Science to Benefit Society
Bulletin nº Vol 62 (Special Issue) - 2013
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Publish Date: 1 June 2013
Throughout history society has faced risks arising from natural variations in climate. Today, society faces additional challenges from human-induced climate change. However, we are now able to be more strategic in our response to climate-related risks and opportunities due to our expanding knowledge of climate science, ever-improving climate forecasts and growing understanding of how climate hazards impact society and the environment.
Clim-Health Africa
Bulletin nº Vol 62 (Special Issue) - 2013
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Publish Date: 1 June 2013
Global climate change is now a reality. The Earth’s surface temperature has risen by more than 0.8°C in the past century and by approximately 0.6°C in the past three decades. This global change has led to extreme weather events such as floods, droughts and heavier and more frequent storms that have had negative public health impacts on vulnerable populations.
From Global to Regional to National: Building Operational Climate Services
Bulletin nº Vol 62 (Special Issue) - 2013
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Publish Date: 1 June 2013
Faced with a growing risk of weather and climate related disasters that can set back economic and social development for years, the global community needs to act quickly to strengthen National Meteorological and Hydrological Services (NMHSs).