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Global partnership urges stronger preparation for hot weather during COVID-19
News
Public health
Publish Date: 26 May 2020
As the Northern hemisphere enters what is expected to be another record-breaking heat season, a global network of health and climate experts supported by WMO have called for stronger preparation to keep people safe in hot weather without increasing the risk of the spread of COVID-19.
Symposium considers role of weather, climate and environmental factors in COVID-19
Press Release
Weather, Climate, Public health, Environment
Publish Date: 28 July 2020
The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) and international science partners hosted a virtual global symposium from 4 to 6 August to review the relationship between weather, climate and environmental factors and the spread of COVID-19.
Megacities – Refining Models to Client Environment
Weather, Climate, Environment, Natural hazards, Climate services, Research, Public health, Greenhouse gases
Bulletin nº Vol 64 (1) - 2015
Theme: Environmental challenges
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Publish Date: 3 March 2015
Fast-growing urbanisation, environmental deterioration and climate change are making individuals, organisations and businesses more vulnerable to meteorological and environmental hazards. Modern life requires detailed knowledge about our immediate personal environment – the climate and weather as well as the air, water and soil quality – at work, home or play, may we be indoors or out.
Preparing the Use of New Generation Geostationary Meteorological Satellites
Weather, Observations, Satellite, Space, Data exchange, Forecast, Environment, Agriculture and food security, Disaster risk reduction, Water, Public health
Bulletin nº Vol 63 (2) - 2014
Theme: Observations
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Publish Date: 3 November 2014
Seven new generation geostationary satellites will be launched into positions over the equator within the next five years. These launches will drastically change the Space Component of the WMO Integrated Global Observing System (WIGOS) and National Meteorological and Hydrological Services are challenged to prepare for the advanced capabilities the satellites will offer. The imager capabilities, sampling rate, spectral resolution and spectral channels, of this new generation of satellites will drastically increase data rates – by an order of up to 100. All National Meteorological Hydrological...
GFCS Climate Services Adaptation Programme in Africa Supports Maasai Community Members in Tanzania
Weather, Climate, Disaster risk reduction, Environment, Climate services, Public health, Agriculture and food security, Drought, Floods
Bulletin nº Vol 63 (2) - 2014
Theme: Climate
3
Publish Date: 3 November 2014
The “Climate Services Adaptation Programme in Africa” is the first multi-agency initiative to be implemented under the Global Framework for Climate Services (GFCS). This flagship programme will help develop user-driven climate services for food security, health and disaster risk reduction in Malawi and Tanzania. The Programme, funded by the Government of Norway, aims to increase the resilience of those most vulnerable to the impacts of weather and climate-related hazards, such as droughts and flooding, and associated health risks, including malnutrition, cholera and malaria.
Weather & Climate – Understanding Risks and Preparing for Variability and Extremes
From the editor, Weather, Climate, Environment, Public health, Partnership
Bulletin nº Vol 63 (2) - 2014
Theme: Articles
3
Publish Date: 3 November 2014
An introduction to the content and articles found within Volume 63 (2) of the Bulletin, published in November 2014.
Weather Services for Everyone
Weather, Climate, Climate services, Information, Forecast, Environment, Partnership, Capacity development, Public health, Water
Bulletin nº Vol 57 (4) - 2008
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Publish Date: 1 October 2008
This issue of the WMO Bulletin considers the theme “Weather services for everyone” and highlights various key aspects of public weather services (PWS). Gerald Fleming examines the concept of service...
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
1
Publish Date: 1 July 2007
Capacity-building for National Meteorological and Hydrological Services (NMHSs) is a priority for many developing and Least Developed Countries.
Public health
Public health
Human health and the wellbeing of individuals and communities are closely linked with weather and climate conditions. Through its Members, WMO provides weather and climate services to the public health community. Furthermore, in 2014, WMO partnered with the World Health Organization (WHO) to establish a unique Joint Office for Climate and Health, located at the WMO.
Air Quality and Human Health, a Priority for Joint Action
Weather, Climate, Environment, Public health
Bulletin nº Vol 63 (2) - 2014
Theme: Environmental challenges
3
Publish Date: 3 November 2014
Air quality, weather and climate, and human health are closely linked. These interdependencies are becoming ever more evident and health professionals ever more reliant on meteorological and climate services to help anticipate and manage the health risks of poor air quality.