1. WMO WIGOS in support of GFCS ICG-WIGOS-3 (Doc 5.4) 10 - 14 February 2014, Geneva Dr S. Barrell, Chair, ICG-WIGOS Dr. L. P. Riishojgaard, WIGOS-PO

2. What is WIGOS?  An over-arching framework for the coordination and evolution of WMO observing systems and the contributions of WMO to co-sponsored observing systems, i.e.  The Global Observing System  The Global Atmosphere Watch  The Global Climate Observing system  The WMO hydrological obsering systems

3. WIGOS Framework  At its simplest, the WIGOS framework is about:  Documenting and implementing standard and recommended practices and procedures in making and sharing observations;  Collaboration & Cooperation & Coordination for efficiency and effectiveness;  Integration and interoperability in all senses;  Timely delivering observations that meet user needs in a way they can use them;  Empowering NMHSs

4. Why WIGOS?  Shortcomings of the current situation:  Observational networks/systems not sustainable and stable  Design and planning not coordinated, leading to both gaps and redundancies  Observational standards not respected (lack of compliance)  in some cases not articulated  Databases covering observational networds not integrated (inconsistent, not compatible) including those of metadata  Deficiencies in Quality Management (maintenance, documentation, monitoring, reporting, …),

5. What is the specific link to GFCS?  Many observational needs are shared between weather and climate applications, but with somewhat different requirements  Through WIGOS, both sets of requirements can be met in an efficient and cost-effective way

6. To oversee, guide and coordinate WIGOS To facilitate and support the operation of WIGOS To plan, implement and evolve WIGOS component systems To ensure supply of and access to WIGOS observations Management of WIGOS Implementation / operation Collaboration with co- sponsors and partners Communications and outreach Quality Management Standardization, interoperability & compatibility Operational Information Resource Capacity Development Design, planning and optimised evolution Observing system operation & maintenance WIGOS in support of DRR Ensure national and regional coordination includes GFCS representatives Data and metadata management, delivery and archival

7. To oversee, guide and coordinate WIGOS To facilitate and support the operation of WIGOS To plan, implement and evolve WIGOS component systems To ensure supply of and access to WIGOS observations Management of WIGOS Implementation / operation Collaboration with co- sponsors and partners Communications and outreach Quality Management Standardization, interoperability & compatibility Operational Information Resource Capacity Development Design, planning and optimised evolution Observing system operation & maintenance WIGOS in support of GFCS Understand GFCS observational needs (start with GCOS; review & plan network Data and metadata management, delivery and archival

8. To oversee, guide and coordinate WIGOS To facilitate and support the operation of WIGOS To plan, implement and evolve WIGOS component systems To ensure supply of and access to WIGOS observations Management of WIGOS Implementation / operation Collaboration with co- sponsors and partners Communications and outreach Quality Management Standardization, interoperability & compatibility Operational Information Resource Capacity Development Design, planning and optimised evolution Observing system operation & maintenance WIGOS in support of DRR Particular requirements for climate in terms of long-term calibration Data and metadata management, delivery and archival

9. To oversee, guide and coordinate WIGOS To facilitate and support the operation of WIGOS To plan, implement and evolve WIGOS component systems To ensure supply of and access to WIGOS observations Management of WIGOS Implementation / operation Collaboration with co- sponsors and partners Communications and outreach Quality Management Standardization, interoperability & compatibility Operational Information Resource Capacity Development Design, planning and optimised evolution Observing system operation & maintenance WIGOS in support of GFCS Requirements for climate in terms of continuity of records Data and metadata management, delivery and archival

10. To oversee, guide and coordinate WIGOS To facilitate and support the operation of WIGOS To plan, implement and evolve WIGOS component systems To ensure supply of and access to WIGOS observations Management of WIGOS Implementation / operation Collaboration with co- sponsors and partners Communications and outreach Quality Management Standardization, interoperability & compatibility Operational Information Resource Capacity Development Design, planning and optimised evolution Observing system operation & maintenance WIGOS in support of GFCS Data and metadata management, delivery and archival Essential for data discovery and correct interpretation of data

11. To oversee, guide and coordinate WIGOS To facilitate and support the operation of WIGOS To plan, implement and evolve WIGOS component systems To ensure supply of and access to WIGOS observations Management of WIGOS Implementation / operation Collaboration with co- sponsors and partners Communications and outreach Quality Management Standardization, interoperability & compatibility Operational Information Resource Capacity Development Design, planning and optimised evolution Observing system operation & maintenance WIGOS in support of GFCS Ensure easy access to information on observing systems for GFCS needs Data and metadata management, delivery and archival

12. Capacity Development To oversee, guide and coordinate WIGOS To facilitate and support the operation of WIGOS To plan, implement and evolve WIGOS component systems To ensure supply of and access to WIGOS observations Management of WIGOS Implementation / operation Collaboration with co- sponsors and partners Communications and outreach Quality Management Standardization, interoperability & compatibility Operational Information Resource Design, planning and optimised evolution Observing system operation & maintenance WIGOS in support of GFCS Linked with GFCS capacity development strategy Data and metadata management, delivery and archival

13. To facilitate and support the operation of WIGOS Communications and outreach To oversee, guide and coordinate WIGOSTo plan, implement and evolve WIGOS component systems To ensure supply of and access to WIGOS observations Management of WIGOS Implementation / operation Collaboration with co- sponsors and partners Quality Management Standardization, interoperability & compatibility Operational Information Resource Capacity Development Design, planning and optimised evolution Observing system operation & maintenance WIGOS in support of GFCS Communicate messages about the need to strengthen core observations for GCOS Data and metadata management, delivery and archival

14. In conclusion…  WIGOS:  will not fix all problems of current national/regional observing systems/networks; but  will lay down the framework – to allow Members to start addressing the current problems in a:  systematic,  coordinated,  sustainable,  efficient & effective way.