2. World Meteorological Organization World Meteorological Organization

3. WMO AND THE GLOBE PROGRAMME THE WAY FORWARD Presented at the Globe 2005 Annual Conference Prague, Czech Republic 31 July to 5 August 2005 WMO/OMM

4. Purposes of WMO WMO was created to promote and foster meteorology and operational hydrology and to facilitate world-wide co-operation for the benefit of mankind by the:  establishment of networks of observing stations for the making of meteorological, hydrological and other geophysical observations  development and maintenance of systems for processing and rapid exchange of data  applications of meteorology to aviation, shipping, water problems, agriculture  encouragement of research and training  standardization of observations and processed products  development of operational hydrology activities WMO/OMM

5. The Role of WMO  To assist (if required) with the development of national services  To provide technical standards and guidelines necessary for the effective and efficient exchange of meteorological and hydrological data  To provide an international mechanism and framework for cooperation efforts to obtain data and provide services WMO/OMM

6. The Objectives of WMO  The overall objectives of WMO as stated in its 4LTP :  To achieve maximum socio-economic benefits for all nations from the effective application of meteorological, hydrological and environmental data, knowledge and services, foo protection of life and property and in support of national and international programmes for sustainable development  To provide efficient mechanism for international co-operation in meteorology, operational hydrology and related disciplines  To bridge the gap between the NMHSs of developed and developing countries  To anticipate the needs of future generations for reliable records of meteorological and hydrological and related environmental data  To promote the understanding of atmospheric, hydrospheric and related earth system processes through effective national and international research programmes  To respond authoritatively to the increasing demand for expert advice on atmospheric and related issues of importance to countries  To provide an informed authoritative and scientific voice for meteorology, operational hydrology and related environmental sciences within the United Nations system  To contribute, though its involvement with global and regional issues which transcend national boundaries and affect all people, to the strengthening of international co-operation and goodwill WMO/OMM

7. Structure of WMO WMO consists of 187Members (January 2004) It functions through its constituent bodies  CONGRESS  EXECUTIVE COUNCIL  TECHNICAL COMMISSIONS  REGIONAL ASSOCIATIONS : Secretariat Headquarters: Geneva Regional Offices: Asia (Geneva), Africa (Bujumbura.), The Americas (Asunción) WMO/OMM

8. Organizational Structure of WMOCONGRESS Executive Council Regional Associations Technical Commissions Working Groups Rapporteurs Working Groups Rapporteurs Other Bodies JSC-WCRP, IPCC JSTC-GCOS Working Groups Panel of Experts Secretary-GeneralSecretariat WMO/OMM

9. Regional Associations  Promote co-operation between Members on matters affecting the work of NMHSs  Encourage the development of meteorological and related disciplines  Promote the decisions of Congress and the Executive Council in their respective regions  Meet normally once every four years  Regional Associations Number of Members  Regional Association I (Africa)56  Regional Association II (Asia)34  Regional Association III (South America)13  Regional Association IV (North and Central America)25  Regional Association V (South-West Pacific)19  Regional Association VI (Europe)48 WMO/OMM Regional Associations are established by Congress, and are composed of the Members of the Organization, the networks of which lie in or extend into specific geographical areas named “Regions” to:

10. Regional Associations R.A. I Africa R.A.III South America R.A. V South-West Pacific R.A. VI Europe R.A. IV North and CentralAmerica R.A. II Asia WMO/OMM

11. WMO Major Scientific and Technical Programmes   World Weather Watch Programme  World Climate Programme  Atmospheric Research and Environment Programme  Applications of Meteorology Programme  Hydrology and Water Resources Programme  Education and Training Programme  Technical Co-operation Programme  Regional Programme  Natural Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Programme  WMO Space Programme WMO/OMM

12. Challenges and Future Perspectives  Overall Challenges  To promote advancement and application of atmospheric and hydrological sciences and new technologies to all aspects of human endeavour  To assist Members in raising the capability of NMHSs to at least a minimum level to meet national, regional and global needs  To ensure the widest possible coordination in meteorology and operational hydrology at the international level while supporting similar efforts by NMHSs at the national level  Response to the Challenges  Strengthening the established core activities and responsibilities of national Meteorological and Hydrological Services  Harnessing the potential of meteorology and operational hydrology to contribute to endogenous capacity-building and sustainable development WMO/OMM

13. Challenges and Future Perspectives  WMO’s High Priority Actions  Reinforcement of WMO’s Programmes  Free exchange of meteorological data and products  Capacity- Building  Bridging the gap between developed and developing countries  Broad issues to be addressed (1996-2005)  Global observation  Climate change and other environmental issues  Vulnerability to sea-level change  Natural disasters i.e. tropical cyclones, floods, droughts, tsunamis, landslides and locust infestation  Technology development and capacity building  Advances in weather forecasting  International coordination and co-operation  Sustainable development  Commercial activities WMO/OMM

14. Challenges and Future Perspectives  Role of NMHSs  Prepare development plan for the service on the basis of national development plan and taking into consideration WMO’s Long-term Plan  Ensure appropriate coordination at national level among those institutions involved in issues of climate, natural disaster mitigation and the environment  Contribute to the establishment and active operation of national climate programmes  Increase the visibility and status of national services by responding as much as possible to needs of users of the services and commercial activities  Develop appropriate strategies to enhance manpower development  Enhance regional co-operation  WMO/OMM

15. Collaboration with Organizations  Foster close co-operation between the Organizations and WMO so as to facilitate the effective attainment of the objectives set forth in the respective conventions  Consult each other regularly on matters of common interest  Keep each other informed on programmes of work, projected activities and publications in which there may be mutual interest  Permit the participation of each organization in those sessions and meetings of the other organization which relates to items of common interest  WMO/OMM

16. Contribution of WMO in the Formulation and Implementation of a few selected UN Conventions  Vienna Convention for the Protection of the Ozone Layer (1985); Montreal Protocol and its London (1990) and Copenhagen (1992)  Amendments Conventions emanating from UN Conference on Environment and Development (Brazil, 1992)  UN Framework Convention on Climate Change  International Convention to Combat Desertification

17. Education and Training Programme Overall Objectives  To promote capacity building by assisting national Meteorological and Hydrological Services in the attainment of self-sufficiency in meeting their training needs and developing their human resources  To ensure the availability of adequately trained staff to meet Members’ responsibilities for providing meteorological and hydrological information and services  To promote and strengthen the exchange of training knowledge, resources and expertise between Member making particular use of new and emerging relevant technologies and techniques  To promote high quality continuing education in meteorology, climatology, hydrology and related disciplines to keep the knowledge and skill of Members relevant staff up-to-date with the latest scientific advances and technological innovations, and to provide the competence and skills needed in additional fields, such as communication with users WMO/OMM

18. Education and Training Programme Components  Human resources development  Training activities  Education and training fellowships  Support to training events under other WMO major programmes WMO/OM M

19. Education and Training Programme Regional Meteorological Training Centres San José  Buenos Aires Belem Barbados Caracas Baghdad  Quezon City Cairo Erice Oran  Niamey(+)  Lagos  Nairobi Tananarive Mulemba (+)(AGRHYMET) (EAMAC) New Delhi Tehran  Pune Nanjing Bet Dagan  St.Petersburg Moscow Tashkent Florence 20 21 17 11 16 18 9 13 3 14 2 8 6 12 4 19 10 57 15 1   University component 22 Ankara

20. Education and Training Programme WMO Virtual Training Library URL: http://www.wmo.ch/web/etr/vtl.html Purposes  To provide information on training resources in meteorology and operational hydrology  To provide links with selected online self training materials  To facilitate links with interactive CAL modules Audience  Trainees in meteorology and operational hydrology  Instructors from national and regional centres  Interested persons WMO/OMM

21. Education and Training Programme Major thrusts (14th Financial Period)  Strengthen the RMTC network  Foster the application of modern teaching techniques (Computer-aided Learning, internet and tele-conferencing)  Explore additional financial sources for fellowships  Follow-up to UNCED/WSSD: assist Members in building local capacity WMO/OMM

22. Education and Training Programme Future challenges  Impact of technological developments in the education process and training delivery Telecommunications and computers  New training subjects  Marketing/Communication skills  Management and basic economic framework for the provision of services  Interdisciplinary (earth science) approach  Climate Change including environmental issues (UNCED and WSSD follow- up)  Advanced techniques and equipment (Doppler radars, profilers, work- stations)  Implementation of the WMO New Guidelines for the Education and Training of Personnel in Meteorology and Operational Hydrology WMO/OM M

23. Cooperation Between WMO and GLOBE  The WMO Executive Council endorsed the need to undertake appropriate actions in order to make the professions of meteorologist and hydrologist more attractive.  GLOBE can play a significant role in meeting the goals of the programme on school and popular meteorological and hydrological education  major efforts have already been made to bring students, teachers, and scientists together to study the global environment and to create an international network of students at primary, middle and secondary school levels WMO/OMM

24. Areas of Possible Cooperation  Work closely with the network of WMO RMTCs around the world in developing appropriate programmes for strengthening the effectiveness and capabilities of Member countries in the monitoring and understanding of the earth-atmosphere system.  Promote the training of trainers, exchange of trainers and lecturers, preparation of training publications, and developing and expanding the services of the training libraries with multimedia training modules and computer-assisted learning technologies.  Develop and promote linkage between NMHSs and GLOBE focal points in the respective countries

25. Areas of Possible Cooperation ( cont.)  Encourage RMTCs to organize training activities for school teachers in particular, those already involved in the GLOBE Programme and other relevant partners such as those in the print and broadcast media ;  Encourage WMO Member countries to introduce curricular in meteorology and hydrology in primary and secondary schools to complement the activities of GLOBE.  Promote specialized training courses and seminars in areas of concern to Member countries, such as in climate-related activities, water resources management, food security, natural disaster preparedness and mitigation, and long-range forecasting;  Reinforce international scientific collaboration and research, and develop innovative environment/science/technology education projects WMO/OM M

26. Conclusion  As the world is facing growing challenges posed by environmental changes, which will be with us well into the 21 st century, the extensive data, which WMO Member countries have collected over a long period of time has been a key factor in bringing these environmental issues to the attention of the world.  WMO will continue, in accordance with its main objectives, to provide leadership on matters related to climate observation, climate change, changes in the composition of the atmosphere and water resources assessment.  WMO will also continue to harness the efforts of the meteorological, hydrological and oceanographic communities as well as others including the teaching community to address related issues and will increase cooperation with its international partners and programmes such as GLOBE and the NMHSs of the world to meet the environmental challenges of the 21 st century. WMO/OMM

27. I thank you for your attention WMO/OMM