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The Hydrometeorological Enterprise: The Benefits of Partnerships
Weather, Climate, Observations, Disaster risk reduction, Oceans, Floods, Partnership, Agriculture and food security
Bulletin nº Vol 64 (1) - 2015
Theme: Observations
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Publish Date: 2 March 2015
A better understanding of key partners and users – and the type of information they need to prepare for and react to weather events – will increase the likelihood of success of the hydrometeorological enterprise as it works collectively to achieve its mission of saving lives and property.
Progress in Observing and Predicting ENSO
Weather, Climate, Observations, Forecast, Research, Oceans, El Niño / La Niña, Climate services, Partnership
Bulletin nº Vol 64 (1) - 2015
Theme: Observations
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Publish Date: 2 March 2015
Governments, private companies and individuals are demanding ever more sophisticated climate services, as manifested by the Global Framework for Climate Services (GFCS). But parts of the ocean observation network – paramount to the delivery of climate services – are at risk, and the evolution of climate prediction systems is not keeping pace in terms of accuracy and reliability. We are at a critical stage in observing and predicting the El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO).
Intergovernmental Board on Climate Services
Weather, Climate, Water, Climate services, Partnership, Observations, Environment, Satellite
Bulletin nº Vol 62 (Special Issue) - 2013
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Publish Date: 1 June 2013
In 2009 when world leaders from 155 countries agreed to establish a Global Framework for Climate Services (GFCS), a challenge was launched to both the scientific community and the users of climate services to galvanize collaborative efforts to develop effective climate services in support of decision-making.
Global Framework for Climate Services
Weather, Climate, Climate services, Research, Agriculture and food security, Disaster risk reduction, Water, Partnership, Capacity development, Forecast
Bulletin nº Vol 61 (2) - 2012
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Publish Date: 1 November 2012
Humanity must be able to anticipate future climate with some reasonable degree of confidence in order to innovate and adapt successfully. The proposed Global Framework for Climate Services promises to meet the challenge of providing effective climate services for decision-making in four initial priority areas – agriculture and food security, disaster risk reduction, health and water – before expanding to provide such services to a broader spectrum of users.
Reaching Users with Climate Services
Weather, Climate, Climate services, Research, Information, Forecast, Partnership, Education
Bulletin nº Vol 60 (1) - 2011
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Publish Date: 1 May 2011
Climate change is one of the greatest challenges facing humankind. We have the means today to bring life-saving information to those who need it most, and a responsibility to make...
60 Years of Service for Your Safety and Well-Being
Weather, Climate, Climate services, Environment, Research, Satellite, Forecast, Greenhouse gases, Capacity development, Partnership
Bulletin nº Vol 59 (1) - 2010
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Publish Date: 1 January 2010
With this year’s World Meteorological Day, WMO celebrates “60 years of service for your safety and well-being”. This issue of the Bulletin joins the celebration, taking a look at the...
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...
New Challenges for Weather Services in Changing Urban Environments
Weather, Climate, Climate services, Greenhouse gases, Clouds, Partnership, Environment, Water, Satellite, Data exchange, Agriculture and food security, Research
Bulletin nº Vol 57 (4) - 2008
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Publish Date: 1 October 2008
by Xu Tang Urbanization is growing rapidly worldwide. At present, 3.2 billion people live in cities, accounting for about 50 per cent of the total population. It is estimated that the number of people living in cities will increase to 5 billion in 2030, which will be about 61 per cent of the total population.
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.
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.