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Open Consultative Platform (OCP) High-level Sessions

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	11 July 2022 This OCP Innovation Webinar will brought together the experts of private companies (Aquatic Informatics and OTT Hydromet), government authorities (Nebraska Department of Natural Resources and Nebraska Water Management) and WMO Secretariat for a robust discussion on existing practices and technological opportunities for public-private collaboration to improve decision making during extreme flooding events. ¦ Information Site
	2 & 4 February 2022 HydroHub Innovation Webinar - WMO HydroHub Phase II Innovation Roadmap \| information page \| registration website
	14 December 2021 OCP Innovation Webinar – Innovation and Cutting-edge Activities in Space-borne Precipitation Measurements and Application \| information page \| presentation \| recording
	4 October 2021 OCP Innovation Webinar – Met Office and Microsoft share information on what their partnership means for the future of the Met Office \| information page \| presentation \| recording
	21 April 2021 OCP Innovation Webinar – Microsoft and the UN Sustainable Development Goals \| information page \| recording The WMO Open Consultative Platform (OCP) "Partnership and Innovation for the Next Generation of Weather and Climate Intelligence" is a place for sharing information and knowledge between the public and private sector, and for promoting collaboration in addressing global societal challenges. We are pleased to announce an Innovation Webinar with the kind support from Microsoft on the theme: "Microsoft and the UN Sustainable Development Goals – A deep dive into digital technologies and innovations to accelerate climate, water and weather goals."
	3 July 2020 Innovation in PPE - Public Goods in Weather and Climate \| information page \| presentation \| recording Drs Adriaan Perrels (Finnish Meteorological Institute) and Gerald van der Grijn (DTN)
	7 April 2020 Multi-hazards early warning system in the Pacific \| information page \| presentation \| summary \| recording Dr. Bapon Fakhruddin, Technical Director, Tonkin + Taylor International
	27 February 2020 Integrating Technology-Driven Solutions to Improve The Production and Utilization of Weather Products and Services in Africa \| information page \| presentation Dr. Georgina Campbell Flatter, Director, climacell.org

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WMO meetings and events

	WMO Technical Conference on the UN Global Warning Initiative for Climate Adaptation: Early Warning Systems for All (22.10.2022) Globally, 53% of National Meteorlogical and Hydrological Services (NMHS) report that they cannot provide effective early warning services (EWS) due to the lack of capacity and/or capability. This Conferences will be an opportunity for Members and stakeholders including Big Tech, the wider private sector, other UN Agencies and funding partners, to play a part in further exploring the global EWS "value cycle" within the context of current and future user needs, the UN Secretary General's 5 year challenge, the relevant outcomes of the 75th session of WMO Executive Council (2022) and the four components of the initiative.
	WMO & HMEI Information Day (10 March 2021): A WMO/HMEI joint event to improve the industry stakeholders' awareness about the the structures working procedures, plans and priorities of WMO's new technical bodies, as well as the Organization's policy and actions to engage better the private sector
	WMO International Weather Apps Awards Ceremony (4 December 2020): Event website and WMO news release The Awards 2020 underscored the importance of sharing know-how and innovation in providing services to society, through identifying and recognising high standards and good practices for weather apps.
	WMO Data Conference - Workshop on Theme 2: "Business models and data policy issues" (7 October 2020): Presentations and discussions covered the evolution of the business models for the generation and exchange of Earth System data and information, and how these models are affected by the data policy.
	The Seventy-Second Session of the Executive Council endorsed the Guidelines for Public-private Engagement (edition 2020) (September 2020, Geneva, Switzerland)
	The Eighteenth Session of the World Meteorological Congress adopted Resolution 80 (Cg-18): Geneva Declaration – 2019: Building Community for Weather, Climate and Water Actions (June 2019, Geneva, Switzerland)
	The Eighteenth Session of the World Meteorological Congress adopted Resolution 79 (Cg-18): Open Consultative Platform “PARTNERSHIP AND INNOVATION FOR THE NEXT GENERATION OF WEATHER AND CLIMATE INTELLIGENCE” (June 2019, Geneva, Switzerland)
	Global Weather Enterprise Conference (October 2018, Amsterdam, the Netherlands)
	The Seventieth Session of the Executive Council adopted Resolution 11 (EC-70): WMO Policy Framework for Public-Private Engagement (June 2018, Geneva, Switzerland)

Events by stakeholders

Outcome/news/announcement on related events by partners

	Public Private Engagement on Hydromet Modernization - SADC Hydromet Forum 2021 (22-23 June 2021)
	Towards Sustainable and Effective Hydromet Services in West Africa through Public-Private Engagement - 2nd ECOWAS Hydromet Forum 2021 (20-22 April 2021)
	GWE Online Forum 1: Legislative Frameworks that Enable Public-Private Engagement - 21 January 2021 \| information page \| presentation \| Q&A \| recording The Online Forum was moderated by Dimitar Ivanov (the Director of Public-Private Engagement at the World Meteorological Organization), and the panellists include: Tatsuya Kimura, Seconded Expert to WMO/PPE; Ian Lisk, President of WMO Services Commission; Stella M.O. Aura, Director of Kenya Meteorological Department; Dennis Schulze, Managing Director of MeteoIQ GmbH; Jonathan Porter, Vice President, Business Services & General Manager of AccuWeather For Business; and Steve Hodgson, Environmental Lawyer, Belgium.
	Hydromet AFRICA Virtual 2020: Development of capacity in the African Regional Weather Enterprise (ARWE) (13, 15 and 16 October 2020)
	IFMS Webinar on WMO’s Open Consultative Platform - 8 October 2020 \| information page \| presentation 1, 2 \| Q&A \| recording Dimitar Ivanov, (Director, Public-Private Engagement Office (PPEO) of WMO), and Tatsuya Kimura (Seconded Expert). The webinar was moderated by Dr John L. (Jack) Hayes, AMS.
	Second Webinar on GCA Investment Blueprint for Climate Informed digital advisory services (World Business Council for Sustainable Development; 7 July 2020)
	Public-Private Engagement session at the first African Climate Risks Conference (ACRC; October 2019, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia)

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Open Consultative Platform (OCP) High-Level Regional Forums

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PPE Projects

Pilot Project in RA II (25 February 2022): Pilot Project on Public-Private Engagement for Smart Meteorological Service in Mega-Cities in Regional Association II

	11 July 2022 This OCP Innovation Webinar will brought together the experts of private companies (Aquatic Informatics and OTT Hydromet), government authorities (Nebraska Department of Natural Resources and Nebraska Water Management) and WMO Secretariat for a robust discussion on existing practices and technological opportunities for public-private collaboration to improve decision making during extreme flooding events. ¦ Information Site
	2 & 4 February 2022 HydroHub Innovation Webinar - WMO HydroHub Phase II Innovation Roadmap \| information page \| registration website
	14 December 2021 OCP Innovation Webinar – Innovation and Cutting-edge Activities in Space-borne Precipitation Measurements and Application \| information page \| presentation \| recording
	4 October 2021 OCP Innovation Webinar – Met Office and Microsoft share information on what their partnership means for the future of the Met Office \| information page \| presentation \| recording
	21 April 2021 OCP Innovation Webinar – Microsoft and the UN Sustainable Development Goals \| information page \| recording The WMO Open Consultative Platform (OCP) "Partnership and Innovation for the Next Generation of Weather and Climate Intelligence" is a place for sharing information and knowledge between the public and private sector, and for promoting collaboration in addressing global societal challenges. We are pleased to announce an Innovation Webinar with the kind support from Microsoft on the theme: "Microsoft and the UN Sustainable Development Goals – A deep dive into digital technologies and innovations to accelerate climate, water and weather goals."
	3 July 2020 Innovation in PPE - Public Goods in Weather and Climate \| information page \| presentation \| recording Drs Adriaan Perrels (Finnish Meteorological Institute) and Gerald van der Grijn (DTN)
	7 April 2020 Multi-hazards early warning system in the Pacific \| information page \| presentation \| summary \| recording Dr. Bapon Fakhruddin, Technical Director, Tonkin + Taylor International
	27 February 2020 Integrating Technology-Driven Solutions to Improve The Production and Utilization of Weather Products and Services in Africa \| information page \| presentation Dr. Georgina Campbell Flatter, Director, climacell.org

Activities and Events