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WMO Virtual Laboratory for Meteorological Satellite Education and Training
Education, Training, Satellite
Bulletin nº Vol 65 (2) - 2016
Theme: Education and training
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Publish Date: 1 November 2016
High costs and relatively low usage are major concerns for operational meteorological satellite systems. In the early 1990s, Tillman Mohr, then Director General of the European Organisation for the Exploitation of Meteorological Satellites (EUMETSAT), made a rough calculation that the operational cost of the constellation of meteorological satellites was in the order of US$ 2 million per day. However, a WMO survey conducted around the same time determined that many of its Members were not able to access and use satellite data and products in real time and were, thus, not able to reap the...
Competency Frameworks
Education, Training
Competency frameworks will be introduced into the WMO Technical Regulations, which define standards and recommended practices for services and for taking observations and creating, sharing and accessing meteorological, climatologic and hydrological data. Institutions supplying education and training opportunities to the personnel of National Meteorological and Hydrological Services are also encouraged to adjust their training courses and programmes to better support the competency frameworks.
Taking Action through Pilot Projects: “Learning through Doing”
Weather, Climate, Climate services, Forecast, Environment, Natural hazards, Climate change, Education, Disaster risk reduction, Data exchange, Partnership, Capacity development, Water
Bulletin nº Vol 57 (4) - 2008
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Publish Date: 1 October 2008
by M.C. Wong and Hilda Lam An eminent psychologist, Carl Roger (as cited in Kraft, 1978), asserted: “The only learning which significantly influences behaviour is self-discovered, self-appropriated learning”. Learning cannot be imposed. It can only be acquired through participation.
Improving education, training and research in the fields of weather, climate, water and other related fields
News from Members
Training, Education
Publish Date: 25 August 2016
The Pacific Islands Education, Training and Research (PIETR) Panel commenced its one-day discussion on 24 August 2016 with the ultimate aim to improving education, training and research in the fields of meteorology, climatology, hydrology and related fields.
News from the WMO Secretariat
Weather, Climate, Climate services, Disaster risk reduction, Environment, Climate change, Research, Agriculture and food security, Education, Water
Bulletin nº Vol 57 (1) - 2008
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Publish Date: 1 January 2008
The Secretary-General, Michel Jarraud, recently made official visits to a number of Member countries as briefly reported below. He wishes to place on record his gratitude to those Members for the kindness and hospitality extended to him.
Human Resources Development at NMHSs—Progress, Challenges and Opportunities
Weather, Climate, Climate services, Capacity development, Education, Training, Environment, Forecast, Climate change, Disaster risk reduction, Public health
Bulletin nº Vol 56 (3) - 2007
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Publish Date: 1 July 2007
Capacity-building for National Meteorological and Hydrological Services (NMHSs) is a priority for many developing and Least Developed Countries.
Flood and Drought Management through Water Resources Development in India
Weather, Climate, Climate services, Water, Floods, Drought, Natural hazards, Agriculture and food security, Environment, Education, Forecast, Data exchange, Information
Bulletin nº Vol 56 (3) - 2007
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Publish Date: 1 July 2007
We know that water is necessary, both for sustainable human development and for the healthy functioning of the planet’s ecosystem.
Towards Secure and Sustainable Living: Outcomes of the WMO International Conference
Weather, Climate, Climate services, Water, Environment, Information, Partnership, Research, Education, Natural hazards, Disaster risk reduction, Data exchange, Oceans, Forecast
Bulletin nº Vol 56 (3) - 2007
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Publish Date: 1 July 2007
The International Conference on Secure and Sustainable Living: Social and Economic Benefi ts of Weather, Climate and Water Services, organized by WMO, was held in Madrid, Spain, from 19 to 22 March 2007, under the gracious patronage of HM Queen Sofía.
News from the WMO Secretariat
Weather, Climate, Climate services, Polar, Education, Research, Environment, Climate change, Water, Observations, Clouds, Natural hazards
Bulletin nº Vol 56 (3) - 2007
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Publish Date: 1 July 2007
The Secretary-General, Mr Michel Jarraud, recently made official visits to a number of Member countries as briefly reported below. He wishes to place on record his gratitude to those Members for the kindness and hospitality extended to him.
Reaching Users with Climate Services
Weather, Climate, Climate services, Research, Information, Forecast, Partnership, Education
Bulletin nº Vol 60 (1) - 2011
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Publish Date: 1 May 2011
Climate change is one of the greatest challenges facing humankind. We have the means today to bring life-saving information to those who need it most, and a responsibility to make...