1. Cg-18 Special Session Topic 1 New Initiatives and Needs
CICG
3-4 June 2019

2. Topic 1: New Initiatives and Needs Agenda Item 3: Strategic Plan and Budget 2020-2023
Draft Resolution 3(2)/1 (Cg-18): Maximum expenditure for the eighteenth financial period (2020–2023) Prepared in accordance with: (1) Recommendation 21 (EC-70); and (2) The Strategic Plan and the Operating Plan
Relevant documents:
Cg-18/Doc.3(2) Draft 2 Budget ;
Cg-18/INF.3(2) Budget ;
Cg-18/INF.3(3) Additional Initiatives for ;
Cg-18/Doc 3(1) The Strategic Plan;
Cg-18/INF.3(1) Operating Plan

3. Draft Resolution 3(2)/1 (Cg-18)
Considering the long-term goals and strategic objectives set in the WMO Strategic Plan (Resolution XX (Cg-18)),
Authorizes the Executive Council during the eighteenth financial period from 1 January 2020 to 31 December 2023:
(1) To incur maximum expenditures (of …CHF to be decided by Congress) to be funded through assessed contributions;
(2) To distribute the regular budget resources by appropriation part as provided in Annex 1 to this resolution; and
(3) To approve the biennial appropriations for and for within these limits;
Takes note of the commitments made by Members for the funding of the additional initiatives aimed at accelerated, expanded and/or scaled up implementation of strategic objectives as indicated in Annex 2;
The Draft Resolution is proposed to set the amount of the maximum expenditure at the level of CHF that corresponds to ZNG + 4% budget increase in nominal terms.
After extensive consultations with WMO Members, the Secretary-General is proposing the budget increase in order to finance additional activities that will address emerging issues identified by WMO Members for The budget increase will allow WMO to finance the Secretary-General’s Priority Additional Initiatives that will directly address emerging needs of Members.
It is important to secure appropriate funding in the regular budget for timely implementation of priority activities. Without such regular budget funding, those priority activities would need to be postponed or simply not implemented in time. We have learnt lessons from past experience, such as WIGOS implementation.
It is also important that Congress would obtain firm commitments for voluntary funding for Additional Initiatives that will not be included in the regular budget funding.

4. WMO Strategic Plan at a Glance
By 2030, we see a world where all nations, especially the most vulnerable, are more resilient to the socioeconomic consequences of extreme weather, climate, water and other environmental events; and underpin their sustainable development through the best possible services, whether over land, at sea or in the air.
Vision 2030
Enhancing preparedness and reducing losses of life and property from hydrometeorological extremes
Supporting climate-smart decision making to build resilience and adaptation to climate risk
Enhancing socioeconomic value of weather, climate, hydrological and related environmental services
Overarching Priorities
Core Values
Accountability for Results and Transparency  Collaboration and Partnership  Inclusiveness and Diversity
Long-Term Goals 1
Better serve societal needs 2
Enhance Earth system observations & predictions 3
Advance targeted research 4
Close the capacity gap 5
Strategic realignment of structure & programmes
Strategic Objectives
focus
1.1 National multi-
hazard early warning systems
1.2 Climate information and services
1.3 Services in support of sustainable water management
1.4 Weather information and services
2.1 WMO Integrated Global Observing System
2.2 WMO Information System
2.3 WMO Global Data Processing and Forecast System
3.1 Scientific knowledge of the Earth system
3.2 Science-for- service & predictive capabilities
3.3 Policy-relevant science
4.1 Address the needs of developing countries for essential services
4.2 Develop and sustain core competencies and expertise
4.3 Scale-up effective partnerships for investment
5.1 Optimize WMO constituent body structure
5.2 Streamline WMO programmes
5.3 Advance equal and effective participation of women and men
The proposed budget for is based on the Strategic Plan.
The Strategic Plan contains a vision statement called “Vision 2030”, three Overarching Priorities and three Core Values.
The Strategic Plan is structured on the basis of the five Long-Terms Goals and the 16 Strategic Objectives.
The budget proposal is also structured on the basis of Long-Term Goals and the Strategic Objectives.

5. Priority Additional Initiatives of Secretary-General
Topic 1: New Initiatives and Needs Agenda Item 3: Strategic Plan and Budget
Priority Additional Initiatives of Secretary-General
Private sector engagement staff & meetings
Space weather expertise staff and coordination activities
Megacities/urban activities staff & meetings
Chief Economist: economic value of weather, water & climate services
Chief Hydrologist: better engagement of hydro community
Country profile database hardware, maintenance & updating
Management training for Directors of NMHSs
Enhanced contribution to UN Development system
Data Conference

6. Other Additional Initiatives
Topic 1: New Initiatives and Needs Agenda Item 3: Strategic Plan and Budget
Other Additional Initiatives
Global Meteoalarm System implementation
Support for UNOCC; weather, water & climate preparedness services for (humanitarian) UN agencies
Strengthening of ocean services
Enhanced polar and cryosphere collaboration
Better engagement of scientific communities in WMO activities
Enhanced greenhouse gas monitoring, IG3IS implementation
Data conference & follow-up: GBON, private data, complementary data & updating of the Appendices of Resolution 40 (25 & 60)
Support for operational hydrology, e.g. HydroSOS
……….

7. Secretary-General’s Priority Initiatives (4%) (in kCHF Swiss francs)
After extensive consultation with WMO Members and in order to address their needs to address most priority issues, the Secretary-General proposes priority additional initiatives
Additional proposals are aimed at not only accelerated, expanded and/or scaled up implementation in key focus areas of Strategic Objectives in line with the needs of WMO Members, but also they are critical to address ’ emerging issues identified by Members.
This slide provides costs of the Priority Additional Initiatives by object of expenditure, such as staff costs, temporary assistance and consultancy services.
The breakdown by object of expenditure enhances the transparency of the budget proposals.

8. Budget proposal 2020-2023 (in thousands of Swiss francs)
WMO
This slide provides an overall view of the budget proposals. The ZNG budget covers core activities to be implemented in the exercise of the WMO mandate, and none of these core activities can be suppressed to offset the costs of new activities.
The Secretary-General’s Priority Additional Initiatives proposed those activities identified through the extensive consultation by the Secretary-General with WMO Members. These activities will address emerging and critical needs of WMO Members. The Priority Additional Initiatives need to be funded from the assessed contributions.
The Other Additional Initiatives could be funded from voluntary contributions. WMO Members’ commitments for funding is critical to implement activities of these initiatives.

9. Regular Budget Resources Trends 1996-2023 in Nominal and Real Terms
Regular Budget Resources Trends in Nominal and Real Terms
(In million of Swiss Francs)
Year
Regular Budget (Assessed Contributions)
Proposal
Regular Resources
1996
1997
1998
1999
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
RB Nominal Terms
62.2
62.6
62.4
62.5
62.8
65.3
68.3
64.8
66.6
4% Increase Nominal Terms
69.2
RB Real Terms (at 1995 price)
61.7
61.3
61.2
60.7
59.5
58.9
58.4
57.9
57.4
56.6
56.0
55.8
54.2
54.6
54.3
54.4
56.8
56.7
57.2
60.0
59.6
55.4
56.2
55.6
55.0
4% Increase Real Terms
58.5
57.8

10. Thank you