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Polar and high-mountain regions
Applications
It is now clear that these changes are indicators of the effects of human activities elsewhere on Earth and will have profound effects on human society around the world if...
Regional Programme
RP
WMO Programmes
Capacity development
Ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the six WMO Regional Associations in coordinating the meteorological, hydrological, climatologic and related activities of their Members by providing a framework for the implementation of WMO programmes on the national, sub-regional and regional levels.
1

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1 June 1975
HIGHWAY improves early warnings for Lake Victoria
News
Disaster risk reduction, Weather, Capacity development
Publish Date: 30 January 2019
A coordinated campaign to improve early warning systems and increase resilience to extreme weather is being rolled out in the Lake Victoria region, the largest freshwater body in Africa and the biggest inland fishery in the world. WMO provides the umbrella for the HIGH impact Weather Lake System project, known as HIGHWAY, which brings together partners including the National Meteorological and Hydrological Services (NMHSs) of Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda, and UK and the US National Center for Atmospheric Research. It is managed by the WMO and funded by the UK Department for International...
World Meteorological Day
World Met Day, Weather, Climate, Water
World Meteorological Day takes place every year on 23 March and commemorates the coming into force on 23 March 1950 of the Convention establishing the World Meteorological Organization. It showcases...
Weather-ready, climate-smart (2018)
World Met Day, Weather, Climate, Water
The ever-growing global population faces a wide range of hazards such as tropical cyclone storm surges, heavy rains, heatwaves, droughts and many more. Long-term climate change is increasing the intensity...
Previous World Meteorological Days
World Met Day, Weather, Climate, Water
Since 1961, the World Meteorological Organization has been celebrating World Meteorological Day with a different theme selected for each year.
Education and Training Programme
ETRP
WMO Programmes
Capacity development, Education, Training
Connecting people and institutions to the learning opportunities necessary for well-functioning meteorological, hydrological and climate services.
10

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10 March 2016
South-East European Multi-Hazard Early Warning Advisory System
Regional Projects
Disaster risk reduction, Capacity development, Data exchange, Natural hazards, Partnership
South-East Europe has experienced a significant number of severe meteorological and hydrological events in recent years. Heavy precipitation has caused floods and landslides. Droughts have increased the incidence of forest...
Caribbean to strengthen early warning systems and resilience to climate change
News
Hurricanes, Tropical cyclones, Disaster risk reduction, Partnership, Capacity development
Publish Date: 27 November 2018
An initiative to strengthen multi-hazard early warning systems in the Caribbean was launched on November 20 during the dry season Caribbean Climate Forum (CariCOF) meeting in Barbados. The Caribbean region is highly exposed to high-impact hydrometeorological hazards such as hurricanes and tropical storms, causing floods, landslides and storm surge. In 2017, Hurricane Irma caused massive destruction in Barbuda resulting in the subsequent full evacuation of the island while Hurricane Maria caused devastation Dominica. Barbados suffered from flooding as a result of Tropical Storm Kirk in...
Climate Risk and Early Warning Systems Prioritize the Most Vulnerable
Press Release
Disaster risk reduction, Climate, Climate change, Climate services, Capacity development, Partnership
Publish Date: 17 November 2016
17 November 2016 (Marrakech, Morocco) - African least developed countries and Pacific Islands will be the first to benefit from upgraded early warning systems against weather and climate-related shocks under an action plan outlined at the United Nations climate change conference.