New portals launched on the WMO Community Platform
WMO has reached a major milestone in its digital transformation journey with the launch of three of the four portals that make up the redesigned WMO Community Platform. The new Contacts Directory, Collaboration Hub, and Knowledge Hub are now live, strengthening how WMO supports its Members, partners, and expert networks.
This transformation represents one of the most substantial modernization efforts undertaken by the Organization and directly responds to Members’ needs for clearer information, easier collaboration and more accessible technical guidance.
The scale of work behind the launch has been exceptional:
- More than 10 000 contact records were consolidated and migrated into the new Contacts Directory.
- The SharePoint-based Collaboration Hub now offers over 300 dedicated spaces for Governing Bodies, technical commissions, Programmes, initiatives, and projects, making it easier to work together, share documents, and coordinate activities in one place.
- In the new Knowledge Hub, 5 000 pages of technical and scientific content have been migrated and curated.
This effort has been driven by close collaboration across the Secretariat, led by the Planning, Foresight and Performance Office (PFPO) - including the Knowledge Management Unit - together with Digital Technology Services (DTS) and the Governing Bodies Secretariat. Technical departments contributed their content and expertise, and the Strategic Communications Office provided support for alignment with WMO’s corporate and visual identity.
This launch marks an important step in our shared digital transformation journey. These new portals reflect our Members’ call for clearer information, stronger connections, and more accessible services. Your feedback and engagement have guided every stage of this work. As we continue forward, I encourage our entire community to remain actively involved. Together, we are modernizing WMO so it can better serve you - and help you better serve the people who rely on your services every day.
Celeste Saulo, WMO Secretary-General
To give Members an early view of what’s coming next, the Knowledge Hub also includes a preview of the forthcoming Monitoring Hub. This preview provides an initial look at how WMO will soon be presenting integrated information on Member capabilities, progress and performance.
These three portals already provide a more coherent, user-friendly and service-oriented experience for Members. The pilot phase generated strong positive feedback from Members and experts. Their input directly shaped the refinements in this launch.
To support users as they navigate the new system, each portal includes clear links to guidance materials, help pages and quick-start resources, ensuring that Members who are unsure where to begin can find the information they need quickly and confidently. Moreover, dedicated training for all stakeholders involved across the WMO Community will follow soon.
The launch reflects the collective work of teams across WMO. It underscores the Organization’s commitment to improving how it delivers information, facilitates cooperation and supports Members as they strengthen their weather, climate, water and related environmental services. The platform advances WMO’s support to Members on Earth system monitoring, Early Warnings for All and capacity development.