Global Cryosphere Watch Tropical Cryosphere Workshop Dr Arni Snorrason Chair, GCW Steering Group Arusha, Tanzania July 4-6, 2017

17th World Meteorological Congress Concerned that scarcity of information about climate and cryosphere dynamics in high-mountain regions prevents reliable simulation of the possible future impact of climate change on the snow/ice and water resources of the cryosphere in those regions, Cg-17: Endorsed the organization of regional workshops on high-mountain areas, including tropical regions, with a view to identifying high-mountain sites and assess them for potential inclusion into CryoNet; Agrees that the Executive Council Panel of Experts on Polar and High-mountain Observations, Research and Services should facilitate the development of high-elevation cryosphere observational sites for inclusion into CryoNet, with attention also to sites over 4000 m; mountain areas where seasonal or perennial cryosphere is present and poses potential and serious risks to society related to water scarcity and disaster resilience (EC-69) Requests the Panel of Experts to engage with relevant institutions and international projects and experiments in the high-mountain cryosphere.

Decision 51 (EC-68), HIGH-MOUNTAIN ACTIVITIES THE EXECUTIVE COUNCIL, Concerned that high-mountain stations are poorly represented in CryoNet at this time, especially areas over 4000 meters, Mindful of the need to engage with relevant institutions in facilitating development of such observational sites, Endorses the organization of regional workshops on high-mountain areas, including tropical regions, with a view to identifying high-mountain sites and assess them for potential inclusion into CryoNet;

UN Sustainable Development Goals (Resolution adopted by the General Assembly on 25 September 2015) 1. End poverty in all its forms everywhere 2. End hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition and promote sustainable agriculture 3. Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages 4. Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all 5. Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls 6. Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all 7 Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all 8. Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all 9. Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and foster innovation 10. Reduce inequality within and among countries 11. Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable 12. Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns 13. Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts* 14. Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development 15. Protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, and halt and reverse land degradation and halt biodiversity loss 16. Promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development, provide access to justice for all and build effective, accountable and inclusive institutions at all levels 17. Strengthen the means of implementation and revitalize the Global Partnership for Sustainable Development https://sustainabledevelopment.un.org/topics/sustainabledevelopmentgoals

Sendai framework for disaster reduction Priority 1: Understanding disaster risk. Priority 2: Strengthening disaster risk governance to manage disaster risk. Priority 3: Investing in disaster risk reduction for resilience. Priority 4: Enhancing disaster preparedness for effective response and to “Build Back Better” in recovery, rehabilitation and reconstruction.

Sendai framework for disaster reduction Priority 1: Understanding disaster risk Policies and practices for disaster risk management should be based on an understanding of disaster risk in all its dimensions of vulnerability, capacity, exposure of persons and assets, hazard characteristics and the environment. To achieve this, it is important: To promote the collection, analysis, management and use of relevant data and practical information and ensure its dissemination, taking into account the needs of different categories of users, as appropriate; To encourage the use of and strengthening of baselines and periodically assess disaster risks, vulnerability, capacity, exposure, hazard characteristics and their possible sequential effects at the relevant social and spatial scale on ecosystems, in line with national circumstances

ASSESSING AND MANAGING THE RISKS OF CLIMATE CHANGE Hazard The potential occurrence of a natural or human-induced physical event or trend or physical impact that may cause loss of life, injury, or other health impacts, as well as damage and loss to property, infrastructure, livelihoods, service provision, ecosystems, and environmental resources. Exposure The presence of people, livelihoods, species or ecosystems, environmental functions, services, and resources, infrastructure, or economic, social, or cultural assets in places and settings that could be adversely affected Vulnerability The propensity or predisposition to be adversely affected. Vulnerability encompasses a variety of concepts and elements including sensitivity or susceptibility to harm and lack of capacity to cope and adapt.

ASSESSING AND MANAGING THE RISKS OF CLIMATE CHANGE Impacts The impacts of climate change on geophysical systems, including floods, droughts, and sea level rise, are a subset of impacts called physical impacts. Risk The potential for consequences where something of value is at stake and where the outcome is uncertain, recognizing the diversity of values. Adaptation The process of adjustment to actual or expected climate and its effects. Resilience The capacity of social, economic, and environmental systems to cope with a hazardous event or trend or disturbance,

ASSESSING AND MANAGING THE RISKS OF CLIMATE CHANGE

ASSESSING AND MANAGING THE RISKS OF CLIMATE CHANGE

ASSESSING AND MANAGING THE RISKS OF CLIMATE CHANGE

Thank you Merci