Virtual Workshop: Gender mainstreaming across hydrometeorological services
Gender mainstreaming is increasingly recognized as essential for the design and delivery of inclusive, equitable, and effective hydrometeorological services.
The main objective of this workshop is to provide recommendations on gender mainstreaming across the WMO Commission for Weather, Climate, Hydrological, Marine, and related environmental services and applications (SERCOM). The workshop is expected to gather evidence on good practices in integrating gender into the provision of hydrometeorological services, identify challenges and highlight opportunities.
The Workshop will take place on 18 November and 25 November, and it will include the following sessions:
18 November, 08:00 - 15:00 UTC
- 08:00 - 08:30 am (UTC) - Opening Session
- 08:30 - 10:15 am (UTC)- Session 2: Gender in Health, Agriculture, and Energy Climate Services
- 01:00 - 02:45 pm (UTC) - Session 3: Gender in Aviation and Marine Meteorological Services
25 November, 08:00 - 19:15 UTC
- 8:00-9:45 am (UTC) - Session 4: Gender in Hydrology and Disaster Risk Reduction
- 6:00-7:00 pm (UTC) - Session 5: Moving Forward: Integration and Collaboration
Call For Case Studies
We invite members of the hydrometeorological community to submit brief presentations showcasing case studies on gender mainstreaming, including experiences, tools, challenges, or approaches from both operational and policy perspectives. Selected submissions will inform panel discussions and interactive knowledge-sharing sessions.
Deadline: 5 November 2025