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The western regions of Libya have been affected by a desert depression causing severe heat wave since Monday 21 June - National Meteorological Centre - Libya
28.6.2021|Vreme
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WMO awards IMO prize to Prof. In-Sik Kang
28.6.2021|Vreme
The World Meteorological Organization has honoured Prof. In-Sik?Kang, Professor Emeritus at Seoul National University (SNU), Republic of Korea, with its top award for his outstanding contributions to climate science.
WMO?s Executive Council selected Prof. Kang as winner of the 66th IMO Prize. Established in 1955 and named after the predecessor of the WMO, the International Meteorological Organization (IMO), it is awarded every year?to individuals in recognition of their lifetime work in the field of meteorology, hydrology, climatology or related fields.
The award cites Prof....
WMO Executive Council endorses unified data policy
25.6.2021|Voda
Free exchange of Earth system data vital to strengthen observing system and meet increased demand for services in era of climate change
GENEVA, 24 June 2021 - In a milestone decision, the World Meteorological Organization?s Executive Council has endorsed a unified policy on the international exchange of?Earth system data to help its Members meet the explosive growth in demand for weather, climate and water services as the world grapples with the dual challenges of climate change and the increasing frequency of extreme weather events.
The draft data policy resolution, which must be...
International Hydrographic Bureau turns 100
22.6.2021|Voda
The International Hydrographic Bureau has marked its 100th anniversary, with speeches and activities celebrating a century of global collaboration.
Hydrography?is the branch of applied sciences which deals with the measurement and description of the physical features of oceans, seas, coastal areas, lakes and rivers, as well as with the prediction of their change over time. This supports safety of navigation and all other marine activities, including economic development, scientific research, and environmental protection.
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International Hydrographic Bureau turns 100
22.6.2021|Voda
The International Hydrographic Bureau has marked its 100th anniversary, with speeches and activities celebrating a century of global collaboration.
Hydrography?is the branch of applied sciences which deals with the measurement and description of the physical features of oceans, seas, coastal areas, lakes and rivers, as well as with the prediction of their change over time. This supports safety of navigation and all other marine activities, including economic development, scientific research, and environmental protection.
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COVID-19 in Europe: increased pollution from masks, gloves and other single-use plastics
22.6.2021|Okolje
The coronavirus pandemic has challenged European societies in many ways. The European Environment Agency’s (EEA) briefing, published today, analyses the pandemic’s effect on the use of certain single-use plastics products, which cause greenhouse gas and other emissions and can end up littering the environment. It also brings useful lessons to improve our response to future disruptive events.
MONITOR â an application supporting crisis management institutions - IMGW-PIB
22.6.2021|Voda
Extreme weather phenomena take a rapid and often unpredictable course. Hazard information must therefore be accurate, fast, and legible. The Institute of Meteorology and Water Management ? National Research Institute, based on the experience of the floods in 2010, developed and implemented a modern tool for operational work, which significantly improved and facilitated communication with public institutions. Nowadays, it is one of the essential elements of the national crisis management system and daily support for institutions performing various tasks in the field of water management....
Warming stripes show that climate change is here and now
21.6.2021|Vreme
Broadcast meteorologists and climate scientists are uniting on June 21 ? the Summer/Winter Solstice ? for Show Your Stripes day to raise awareness of the urgent need to act on climate change.
UN Climate Change, the World Meteorological Organization and the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change are backing the campaign, which is also designed to build momentum for a strong outcome of the UN Climate Change Conference COP26 in Glasgow in December.
2021 is a make-or-break year for climate action, with the window to prevent the worst impacts of climate change ? which include ever more...
Climate Risk and Early Warning Systems mobilizes more funding
18.6.2021|Vreme
The Climate Risk and Early Warning Systems (CREWS) Initiative is mobilizing an additional US$ 28 million to deliver early warning systems in Least Developed Countries (LDCs) and small island developing States (SIDs) to protect lives and livelihoods from the impacts of severe weather.
This decision was announced at the 13th Steering Committee Meeting of the Climate Risk & Early Warning Systems (CREWS) initiative on 17 June.
Countries and regions that have early warning systems as a priority in their climate change nationally determined contribution and adaptation plans are identified...
64th issue of the TCC News - Japan Meteorological Agency
18.6.2021|Vreme
The Tokyo Climate Center (TCC) of the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) has released the 64th issue of the TCC News on the TCC website.?This issue covers:?- El Niño Outlook (June - December 2021)?- JMA's Seasonal Numerical Ensemble Prediction for Boreal Summer 2021?- Summary of the 2020/2021 Asian Winter Monsoon?- TCC and WMC Tokyo co-contributions to Regional Climate Outlook Forums
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Drought report calls for new management approach
17.6.2021|Vreme
Drought has directly affected 1.5 billion people so far this century, more than any other slow-onset disaster. This number will grow dramatically because of climate change, environmental degradation and demographic shifts. Urgent action is therefore needed to improve drought management and prevention, according to a new report.
The?Global Assessment Report on Disaster Risk Reduction (GAR) Special Report on Drought 2021?says that drought poses a threat to the achievement of the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction,?the Sustainable Development Goals and human and...
Executive Council approves hydrology action plan
17.6.2021|Voda
The WMO Vision and Strategy for Hydrology and its associated Action Plan has been endorsed by Executive Council, reflecting the need to improve water monitoring and management in the face of growing challenges of water stress, water-related hazards and water quality.
Water resources are under stress and increasing demand is adding further pressure, while climate change is increasing variability in the water cycle, inducing a greater number of extreme weather events, reducing the predictability of water availability and affecting water quality. In turn, this cascade of consequences...
New European city air quality viewer allows you to check long term air pollution levels where you live
17.6.2021|Okolje
Air pollution is a serious problem in many European cities, posing a real risk to health. Today, the European Environment Agency (EEA) launched the European city air quality viewer. You can check how the air quality has been over the past two years in the city where you live and compare it with other cities across Europe.
Arctic PASSION seeks to improve observing systems
16.6.2021|Vreme
WMO?s Global Cryosphere Watch community is supporting a new international project to strengthen observing systems in the Arctic in the face of rapid climate and environmental change.
The European Union will provide 15 million euros from the Horizon 2020 Programme to fund the Arctic PASSION project for the period 2021 to 2025. Under the leadership of Germany?s Alfred Wegener Institute, a consortium of 35 partners from 17 countries will promote the integration of international environmental observing systems for the Arctic and improve the tailoring of these systems to user needs.
Although...
Burza-Alert 1.0 â a new service for forecasting and monitoring storms in Poland from IMGW-PIB
16.6.2021|Vreme
MGW-PIB launches a special storm service on the meteo.imgw.pl platform, in which forecasts of lightning and storm phenomena prepared by meteorologists will be published.?The forecasts presented for the territory of Poland show the expected development of the storm situation for next 3 days. They are complemented by monitoring of convective phenomena with information on where the storms are currently occurring, in which direction they are moving and which of the dangerous phenomena, such as heavy rain, hail, strong wind or tornado, accompany them.
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WMO Executive Council meets
14.6.2021|Voda
The World Meteorological Organization?s Executive Council meets in virtual session from 14 to 25 June, with a focus on strengthening and scaling up weather, climate, water and environmental-related services to meet ever growing needs. It will also discuss a major update to WMO?s data policy, closing the gap in the global observing system and a plan of action for hydrology.
The outcomes of the Executive Council will help sharpen the WMO contribution to the global agenda on disaster risk reduction, sustainable development and climate change. The?Executive Council will evaluate progress...
Cities play pivotal roles in shifting to green, sustainable future
14.6.2021|Okolje
European cities have the potential to lead the way towards green, sustainable future, according to two assessments on urban environmental change, published by the European Environment Agency (EEA) today.
Warmer than average summer forecast in the Arctic
11.6.2021|Vreme
Above normal air and sea-surface temperatures are expected over the majority of the Arctic regions in June, July, and August 2021. Lower to near normal ice cover is the predominant forecast while early to near normal break-up of sea ice is expected for most regions. This is according to a new seasonal climate outlook produced by the Arctic Climate Forum.
Arctic temperatures continue to warm at more than twice the global average. Annual surface air temperatures over the last 5 years (2016?2020) in the Arctic (60??85?N) have been the highest in the time series of observations for 1936-2020...
The weather in Germany in May 2021 - Deutscher Wetterdienst
10.6.2021|Vreme
Coldest May since 2010 with high rainfall and very little sunshine
Offenbach, 31 May 2021 ? April 2021 was much too cold in central Europe and the trend continued in May. This was caused by an extensive low-pressure system over northern Europe that drew in a continuous flow of cool Atlantic air along its southern flank. As a result, May 2021 was the coldest in Germany since 2010. All in all, the month was not only too cool but there also was little sunshine and very significant rainfall. Another feature was severe localised thunderstorms. Heavy rain, storm-force gusts and even an F1...
