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A Highly Elliptical Orbit Space System for Hydrometeorological Monitoring of the Arctic Region
Weather, Climate, Climate services, Forecast, Polar, Satellite, Disaster risk reduction, Climate change, Data exchange, Water, Research, Observations
Bulletin nº Vol 56 (4) - 2007
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Publish Date: 1 October 2007
The lack of reliable, frequently updated information on the Earth’s polar ice caps is a significant problem for weather forecasting, affecting forecast skill for the entire planet. The poor numerical weather prediction (NWP) skill for the Arctic region and the Earth’s northern territories is caused primarily by errors in determining initial conditions, which depend on the quality of initial data.
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.
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.
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.
WMO: Meeting the Challenges for Development
Weather, Climate, Climate services, Drought, Floods, Partnership, Water, Capacity development, Natural hazards, Disaster risk reduction, Satellite, Observations, Climate change
Bulletin nº Vol 56 (3) - 2007
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Publish Date: 1 July 2007
The importance of meteorological and hydrological expertise and services has been increasingly recognized in recent years. This has been due in part to the mediatization of high-impact weather and climate events, such as droughts, floods, storms, heat waves or extreme variability of weather conditions.
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.