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Bulletin nº Vol 60 (2) - 2011
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Publish Date: 1 November 2011
Her Excellency Sheikh Hasina, Prime Minister, Government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh, addressed 16th World Meteorological Congress in Geneva, 16 May 2011. She spoke about an issue she described as “very close to my heart” – climate change.
Bulletin nº Vol 60 (2) - 2011
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Publish Date: 1 November 2011
The need for long-term historical climate information and products is as important as ever. Advances in the science of seasonal climate prediction have created significant potential for this science to contribute to improved water resources management practices. Improved collaboration between the two sectors can only be beneficial.
Bulletin nº Vol 60 (2) - 2011
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Publish Date: 1 November 2011
Climate is both a resource and a hazard. By harnessing climate information and services for decision-makers, the agriculture sector will be better placed to provide food for a more crowded and increasingly urban world.
Bulletin nº Vol 60 (2) - 2011
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Publish Date: 1 November 2011
Climate variability and change are serious challenges to sustainable development in Africa. The current famine crisis in the Horn of Africa is yet another reminder of how fluctuations in the climate can destroy lives and livelihoods. Ethiopia, one of the countries impacted by the current drought, has been suffering from climate fluctuations for decades.
Bulletin nº Vol 60 (2) - 2011
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Publish Date: 1 November 2011
WMO presented its most prestigious award to Professor Taroh Matsuno of Japan during the 16th World Meteorological Congress, held from 16 May to 3 June 2011. The award recognizes his contributions to the progress of studies on climate change.
Bulletin nº Vol 60 (2) - 2011
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Publish Date: 1 November 2011
Disaster risk is an escalating problem in urban areas where population and economic assets are concentrated. A campaign launched in May 2010 has created a global network of local governments committed to reducing risk and building more resilient cities.
Bulletin nº Vol 60 (1) - 2011
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Publish Date: 1 May 2011
by the UNEP Finance Initiative Banks, investors and insurers are looking for more climate information and services to manage increasing risks from extreme events related to a changing climate
Bulletin nº Vol 60 (2) - 2011
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Publish Date: 1 November 2011
Meteorology encompasses the science of both weather and climate. The energy sector has diverse requirements for meteorological services to support decision-making for both day-to-day operations and for longer-term strategic planning.
Bulletin nº Vol 60 (2) - 2011
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Publish Date: 1 November 2011
How observations are processed is vital to the provision of monitoring and forecasting services for weather, air quality and climate.
Bulletin nº Vol 60 (2) - 2011
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Publish Date: 1 November 2011
As demand for climate services diversifies, many institutions have become involved, fragmenting service delivery and rendering it more susceptible to vested interests.
