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A New Western Hemisphere 24-hour Rainfall Record
Weather, Climate, Climate services, Climate change, Observations, Satellite, Water, Oceans, Data exchange, Forecast
Bulletin nº Vol 56 (3) - 2007
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Publish Date: 1 July 2007
In the heart of every meteorologist and climatologist beats the soul of a detective. We all appreciate a good mystery and, for those interested in weather, the elements of our atmosphere can often provide the most fascinating puzzles.
Adapting to Climate Change: a Challenge and an Opportunity for Development
Weather, Climate, Climate services, Climate change, Agriculture and food security, Environment, Water, Partnership, Disaster risk reduction
Bulletin nº Vol 56 (3) - 2007
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Publish Date: 1 July 2007
The recent release of the approved Summary for Policymakers reflecting the Working Group II (WG I I ) contribution to the Fourth Assessment Report of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change has clearly laid before us the evidence that climate change and development must be intrinsically linked.
Global crop production review, 2006
Weather, Climate, Climate services, Water, Floods, Agriculture and food security, Drought
Bulletin nº Vol 56 (3) - 2007
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Publish Date: 1 July 2007
The following is an annual review of regional crop production, comparing 2006 with the previous year. For both the northern and southern hemisphere, these summaries reflect growing-season weather for crops that were harvested in the calendar year of 2006.
Collaborative Research at the Intersection of Weather and Climate
Weather, Climate, Climate services, Research, Oceans, Environment, Water, Observations, Clouds, Forecast, El Niño / La Niña, Data exchange, Satellite
Bulletin nº Vol 56 (3) - 2007
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Publish Date: 1 July 2007
Fundamental barriers to advancing weather and climate diagnosis and prediction on time-scales from days to years are partly attributable to gaps in knowledge and the limited capability of contemporary operational and research numerical prediction systems to represent precipitating convection and its multi-scale organization, particularly in the tropics.
Tropical Cyclones in a Warmer Climate
Weather, Climate, Climate services, Natural hazards, Floods, Water, Oceans, Forecast, Observations, Data exchange, Clouds, El Niño / La Niña, Climate change
Bulletin nº Vol 56 (3) - 2007
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Publish Date: 1 July 2007
Tropical cyclones are among the most devastating of natural disasters, frequently causing loss of human life and serious economic damage.
Obituaries
Weather, Climate, Climate services, Aviation, Observations, Research, Training, Environment, Forecast, Clouds, Natural hazards, Agriculture and food security, Water
Bulletin nº Vol 56 (3) - 2007
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Publish Date: 1 July 2007
Alhaji Kolawole Rahman Rufai died on 8 July 2006 in Lagos, Nigeria, in his 67th year, after a brief illness.
Advanced Technologies: Opportunities and Challenges for Developing Countries
Weather, Climate, Climate services, Environment, Forecast, Drought, Floods, Satellite, Observations, Research, Data exchange, Oceans, Disaster risk reduction
Bulletin nº Vol 56 (3) - 2007
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Publish Date: 1 July 2007
Advanced remote-sensing technologies, complemented by improved computational and communications infrastructure and technical training, will continue to provide opportunities for developing countries to reap economic and societal benefits through improved environmental analysis and prediction.
The Global Climate System in 2006
Weather, Climate, Climate services, El Niño / La Niña, Climate change, Environment, Drought, Water, Agriculture and food security, Floods
Bulletin nº Vol 56 (3) - 2007
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Publish Date: 1 July 2007
The analyses made by leading climate centres indicate that the global mean surface temperature in 2006 was 0.42°C to 0.54°C above the 1961–1990 annual average.
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.