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Partnerships help meet challenge of change
7.6.2019|Vreme
Partnerships are the key to bridging global and national weather information gaps, speakers at the World Meteorological Congress said, underscoring the challenge posed by ever-increasing amounts of data generated by fast-changing technology.??World meteorological centres are generating 10 petabytes of information per day,? Michel Jean, Director General of the Canadian Centre for Meteorological and Environmental Prediction, told a special session on partnerships held on 6 June
WMO and GWP strengthen climate-resilient water management
6.6.2019|Voda
The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) and Global Water Partnership (GWP) are increasing their long-standing cooperation to strengthen water resource management at a time when climate change, population shifts and environmental degradation are leading to more stress on water supplies and more water-related hazards.
Public-private sector link vital for weather forecasting
6.6.2019|Vreme
Breaking silos between the public and private sectors is critical if countries are to face up to weather and climate challenges and take advantage of the rapid pace of change in technology, the World Meteorological Congress has heard.?A special high-level session of Congress marked the launch of the World Meteorological Organization?s new Open Consultative Platform, which aims to boost links between the public, private and academic sectors.
World Environment Day: Beat air pollution
5.6.2019|Vreme
Air pollution represents a serious environmental problem, causing an estimated seven million premature deaths per year, and seriously impacting economic activities and ecosystems.?In support of this year?s World Environment Day and its theme Beat Air Pollution, the World Meteorological Organization has released an animation highlighting its contribution to the goal of reducing air pollution deaths by two thirds by 2030.
Heat wave with extreme temperatures in Israel May 2019 - Israel Meteorological Service
5.6.2019|Vreme
An outstanding heat wave occurred in Israel on May 22-24th. Extremely high temperaures were recorded on May 23rd and 24th, some of them were record-breaking. On May 23rd, temperatures reached 43-45?C in many areas: the Coastal Plain, the Judean Foothills, the northern Negev, the Jordan Valley and the Arava.?In the Northern Valleys and the northern Coastal Plain 39-42?C were recorded and in the mountains temperatures reached 35-37?C.?The heat wave continued on May 24th becoming even more intense in the Jordan Valley, the Dead Sea area and the northern Arava with highs of 45-48?C.
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Climate change drives more focussed WMO response: Congress
3.6.2019|Vreme
The increasing signs and impacts of climate change demand a much more focussed and integrated international response, the World Meteorological Congress was told today at the start of a session intended to sharpen action to meet the challenges.
World Meteorological Congress drives for more integrated earth systems strategy
31.5.2019|Voda
Congress agenda includes better weather, climate, water and related services, public-private partnerships, observations and data exchange, research and capacity development
The World Meteorological Congress meets from 3 to 14 June to agree on future strategy and tools to help countries increase resilience to extreme weather, water, climate and other environmental shocks, to strengthen scientific observations and predictions and to close capacity gap.
Mozambique cyclones are âwake-up call,â says WMO
29.5.2019|Vreme
Fact-finding mission makes recommendations for future resilience?/ The devastation caused by cyclones Idai and Kenneth which hit Mozambique within the space of a few weeks is a wake-up call about more high-impact tropical cyclones, coastal flooding and intense rainfall linked to climate change, according to the World Meteorological Organization (WMO).
Artificial Intelligence for good
28.5.2019|Vreme
Artificial intelligence is creating opportunities for contributing to much-needed efficiency gains in the handling of data that underpins Earth system science and weather and climate predictions, WMO Secretary-General Petteri Taalas told the Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Good Global Summit.
Strong El Niño this year appears unlikely
27.5.2019|Vreme
A strong El Ni?o event during 2019 appears unlikely, according to a new World Meteorological Organization Update, which is based on forecast models and expert opinion from around the globe.?Sea surface temperatures in the tropical Pacific Ocean have been at borderline to weak El Ni?o levels in April and early May 2019. Some El Ni?o-like atmospheric patterns have also been present.
Coordination Group on Meteorological Satellites meets
24.5.2019|Voda
The space-based observing system is essential to the generation of weather, water and climate-related services and supports decision-making in key socio-economic areas. The number and capabilities of operational satellites that are part of this space-based observing system is growing and will continue to expand in the future.
Pan-Arctic climate outlook forum forecasts above average summer temperatures
22.5.2019|Vreme
Average surface air temperatures are expected to be above normal across the majority of the Arctic regions between June and August 2019, according to the Pan-Arctic Climate Outlook Forum. Below to near normal sea ice conditions are expected for the majority of the Arctic, with the exception of Greenland and the Canadian Arctic.
Climate Jamboree 2019, Place Where Youngster Talks about Global Warming and Plastic Waste - BMKG
22.5.2019|Vreme
Hundreds of Elementary School (SD) students take part in the 2019 Climate Jamboree. At this event they will learn about climate change and global warming. The program initiated by BMKG (the Indonesian Agency for Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics) and was held at Monumen Nasional (Monas), Central Jakarta, Tuesday (04/30/2019). Climate Jamboree 2019 had gathered 214 children from 32 elementary schools spread in the area of Jakarta, Bogor, Depok, Tangerang, and Tambun Bekasi.?
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UN Decade of Ocean Science gears up
20.5.2019|Vreme
The First Global Planning Meeting for the UN Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development 2021-2030 has set the stage for wide-ranging action and partnerships to strengthen scientific knowledge and innovation, increase resilience against marine and coastal hazards and reverse the decline in the health of the ocean.
Global platform on disaster risk reduction: we need a drastic change of course
17.5.2019|Voda
The impacts of climate change, associated sea level rise and extreme weather are amplifying as a result of record greenhouse gas levels and combining with urbanization, environmental degradation and water stress to produce interlocking crises. There needs to be a drastic change of course, according to the top global forum on disaster risk reduction.
Nauru becomes 193rd WMO Member
16.5.2019|Vreme
The Republic of Nauru has become the 193rd Member of WMO. The tiny nation lies in the South Pacific and, like other low-lying small island developing states, is particularly exposed to rising sea levels and climate change.
New assessment tool supports water management
16.5.2019|Voda
A new tool to help ensure the sustainable and effective management of water resources was launched today at an international symposium on the Dynamic Water Resources Assessment Tool held in Seoul, Republic of Korea.
Honor Day of World Meteorological Organization takes place at the Beijing Expo 2019 - China Meteorological Administration
14.5.2019|Vreme
On May 11, the Honor Day of World Meteorological Organization takes place at the International Horticultural Exhibition 2019 Beijing, hereinafter referred to as Beijing Expo 2019.?Themed by Meteorology Makes World Better, the event aims to show the concept and action of meteorological service for human safety and well-being and satisfying people's needs for a better life in the world.
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Hazard warnings must reach the last mile, metre - and bucket
13.5.2019|Vreme
The Second Multi-Hazard Early Warning Conference has opened at World Meteorological Organization headquarters with calls for more impact-based warnings that reach the most vulnerable as part of wider climate adaptation, disaster risk reduction and sustainable development strategies.
IPCC updates methodology for greenhouse gas inventories
13.5.2019|Vreme
The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) released on Monday an update to its methodology used by governments to estimate their greenhouse gas emissions and removals.?Governments are required to report their national greenhouse gas inventories ? comprising estimates of greenhouse gas emissions and removals ? to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) including under processes such as the Kyoto Protocol and Paris Agreement.
