Capacity Development Programme

The Voluntary Cooperation Programme  provides assistance and support to National Meteorological and Hydrological Services (NMHSs) in developing and least developed countries and small island developing states.

The Office for Resource Mobilization and Development Partnerships works to secure development assistance for National Meteorological and Hydrological Services with particular emphasis on developing countries, least develop countries and small island developing states to help them establish the levels of weather, water and climate information services needed to support the protection of life, property and environment and the security of food production, energy and water resources.

The overall objective of the Regional Programme is to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the six Regional Associations of the Organization in coordinating meteorological, hydrological, climatological and related activities of their Members. The Programme provides a framework for regional cooperation in the implementation of the WMO strategies, policies and programmes, taking into account regional requirements, capacities and prioritis.

Small Island Developing States and Member Island Territories are low-lying island nations that are highly vulnerable and often affected by weather extremes and climate change, including the increased severity of cyclones, storm surges, heavy rains, droughts, sea-level rise and ocean acidification. Investments in disaster risk reduction, including early warning systems and adaptation measures for critical sectors, are essential for building resilient communities and facilitating sustainable development. 

The Least Developed Countries Programme enables National Meteorological and Hydrological Services to enhance both human and institutional capacities to eradicate poverty in order to achieve internationally agreed development goals.

The Education and Training Programme assists National Meteorological and Hydrological Services in developing the qualifications and competencies – knowledge, skills and behaviours – required by the WMO Technical Regulations to deliver timely and high-quality meteorological, hydrological and related services and to meet international obligations.