Download Potential strengthening of the role of WMO in sustainable development

WMO's role in the global
socio-economic
(sustainable) development
Present and Future
Dr. A.Bedritskiy
President Emeritus of WMO
WMO is
Specialized agency of UN, intergovernmental
organization, providing global leadership in the science
and international cooperation in weather, climate,
hydrology, water resources and related environmental
issues.
The vision of the WMO is to provide world leadership in
expertise and international cooperation in weather,
climate, hydrology, water resources and related
environmental issues and thereby contribute to the
safety and welfare of people throughout the world and
to the economic benefit of all nations.
WMO activities in the XXI century have an increasing
impact on the character and development of the most
important socio - economic processes at the global and
national levels.
The number of deaths and economic losses from
extreme weather, climate and water (1970-2012)
Number of loss events 1980–2014
(Natural catastrophes 2014 Analyses, assessments,
positions 2015 issue, Munich RE)
The number of deaths and economic losses in regions
of extreme weather, climate and water (1970-2012)
UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon –
value of the role of WMO
“…..Through its exceptional global observation and telecommunication networks, WMO facilitates
the international exchange of essential and timely information related to weather, climate and
water. This capability is vital, in particular, to the achievement of the Millennium Development
Goals. WMO's efforts support agriculture and contribute to food security. They improve health
through water-quality management and through the prediction of conditions that facilitate the
propagation of vector-borne disease…. And through the operation of early warning systems, WMO
helps with the prevention and mitigation of natural hazards…”
(15th World Meteorological Congress, 7 May 2007)
“..the significance of weather, climate and water information and services are increasingly being
recognized as essential elements in global efforts to achieve sustainable development and human
well-being…The World Meteorological Organization and its network of National Meteorological and
Hydrological Services in 189 countries are critical to meeting the climate challenge. The Global
Framework for Climate Services, established by the Third World Climate Conference, is also vital.
We must work together to assist the poorest and most vulnerable countries adapt to the inevitable
impacts….”
(16th World Meteorological Congress, 16 May 2011)
“This Seventeenth World Meteorological Congress comes at a pivotal moment.
This year, governments will make major decisions on a new sustainable development agenda and a
universal climate change agreement…We rely on you, the world’s meteorologists, to provide us with
the scientific knowledge that leaders in government, business, and society at large need to make
informed choices. As the global thermostat continues to rise, meteorological services are more
essential than ever….”
(17th World Meteorological Congress, 25 May 2015)
Global Societal Needs
Improved protection of life and property;
Eradication of poverty, sustainable economic
growth and livelihoods, food security,
sustainable access to water and energy
resources, improving health;
Sustainable use of natural resources and
improved environmental quality
The WMO's contribution to
sustainable development
WMO
Activities to improve the
accuracy and effectiveness
of forecasts and early
warning of extreme weather
and climate events
Improved
protection of life
and property;
Providing high quality
services
Eradication of poverty,
sustainable economic growth
and livelihoods, food
security, sustainable access
to water and energy
resources, improving
health;
Provision of information
on the state and
pollution of natural
ecosystems, climate,
air, soil, oceans
Sustainable use of
natural resources and
improved environmental
quality;
Progress in activities to improve the accuracy and
efficiency of forecasting and early warning of
extreme weather and climate events
Guidelines on forecasting and warning services of multi-hazard
events, taking into account their impact and consequences;
International Network for Multi-Hazard Early Warning Systems
(IN-MHEWS);
Dissemination of best practices of international cooperation
METEOALARM in Eastern and Southern Africa;
Projects Center Web site Severe Weather Information (SWIC),
to serve the World Weather Information System (WWIS), the
International Register of Alerting Authorities in the countries;
Global Integrated Polar Prediction System;
Demonstration Projects on Severe Weather Forecasting in five
geographic regions, more than 40 developing countries;
Providing high quality services
WMO Strategy for Service Delivery;
A coordinated approach to service delivery;
The Global Framework for Climate Services - expansion
of the priority areas;
Revision of the rules of the WMO climatological standard;
The framework of competencies of forecasters and
advisors PWS;
The requirements for the competence of marine
forecasters;
Demonstration projects - "learning through action";
Conference - "Secure and Sustainable Living: Social and
Economic Benefits of Weather, Climate and Water" "Madrid + 10"
Provision of information on the state and pollution
of natural ecosystems, climate, air, soil, oceans
Sand and dust storm EWS;
Integrated Global Information System for Greenhouse
Gases;
The annual WMO statement on the status of the global
climate;
The publication of WMO and UNEP "Scientific Assessment
of Ozone Depletion";
Recommendations for comprehensive terrestrial network
aerosols;
Network lidar observations of aerosols;
The annual WMO Greenhouse Gas Bulletin;
WMO Bulletin on Aerosols;
Joint research to develop a services on biomass burning
WMO's role in sustainable development
Economic
development
WMO
Social
development
Environment
protection
The Sustainable Development Goals
17 post-2015 sustainable development goals are proposed. WMO, in
collaboration with partner organizations can contribute to the
implementation and achievement of 14 goals.
Goal 1. Widespread poverty eradication in all its forms
Goal 2: The elimination of hunger and ensuring food security and better
nutrition and the promotion of sustainable agriculture (WMO CAgM GFCS, FAO)
Goal 3. Promote healthy lifestyles and promoting well-being for all at any age
(WMO GFCS, WHO)
Goal 4. Ensuring inclusive and equitable quality education and promoting
learning opportunities throughout life for all (WMO)
Goal 5: Promote gender equality and empowerment of women and girls (WMO)
Goal 6: Ensuring the availability and efficient use of water and sanitation for all
(WMO CHy, UN-Water, and others.)
Goal 7. Ensuring access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy
for all (WMO GFCS, IEA)
The Sustainable Development Goals
Goal 8. Promote steady, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all
(WMO and others.)
Goal 9. Building a solid infrastructure, promoting inclusive and sustainable industrialization and innovation (WMO Kam, ICAO,
JCOMM, IMO)
Goal 10. Reducing inequalities within and between countries (WMO with partner organizations)
Goal 11. Ensure openness, security, viability and sustainability of cities and towns (WMO GFCS, etc.)
Goal 12. The purpose of ensuring the rational consumption and production patterns
Goal 13. The purpose of taking urgent measures to combat climate change and its consequences (WMO CCl, GFCS, UNFCCC,
etc.).
Goal 14. The purpose of conservation and sustainable use of the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable
development (WMO JCOMM, IOC of UNESCO and others.)
Goal 15. The purpose of the protection, restoration of terrestrial ecosystems and the promotion of sustainable use,
sustainable forest management, combating desertification, arrest and reverse land degradation and halt the loss of
biodiversity (WMO, UNEP, FAO and others.)
Goal 16. The aim to promote a peaceful and open societies in the interest of sustainable development, access to justice for
all and the creation of effective, accountable and participatory institutions at all levels
Goal 17. Strengthening of the means to achieve sustainable development and the revitalization of the global partnership for
sustainable development (WMO with partner organizations)
The effective
operation of
NMHS is a
prerequisite for
the recognition
of WMO's role in
sustainable
development
Global,
regional and
national
levels
Strengthening the
role of WMO in
the sustainable
development
increases its
credibility and
attention to the
NMHS of Members
Targets to strengthen the role of
WMO in sustainable development
- Expanding and improving the contribution of NMHSs and
WMO to the sustainable development
- Attracting international investment in strengthening the
capabilities of NMHSs and increasing support for NMHSs at
the national level
-Awareness and a clear understanding of the importance of
NMHSs and WMO for success of sustainable development at
all levels of government, business and civil society
Mechanisms to strengthen the role of
WMO
Establishing mutually beneficial partnership, resultoriented;
Leadership in global initiatives;
Participation in the multilateral inter-agency initiatives;
Participation in the creation and support of regional
organizations;
Improving WMO processes and practices;
Information and communication with the public;
Monitoring and evaluation of performance;
Partnerships
WHO
UNESCO
IOC of
UNESCO
UN
UNEP
UNISDR
FAO
IAEA
World
Bank
Group
ICAO
WMO
IMO
IFAD
ITU
UNWTO
More than 25 agreements / operating agreements with intergovernmental
organizations;
7 working agreements with international non-governmental organizations;
68 Memoranda of Understanding
Establishing mutually beneficial partnerships,
result-oriented (some examples)
Joint WMO / IOC Commission for Oceanography and Marine
Meteorology (JCOMM),
The Conference of ICAO / WMO on Meteorology,
Joint WMO / WHO Office on climate and health,
The agreement WMO / UNESCO on Fresh Water,
World Bank assistance in developing and implementing
projects for NMHS (experimental program to ensure resilience
to climate change (EPKU) and the Global Fund for Disaster Risk
Reduction (GFDRR), covering 23 countries in most regions of
the WMO, program UNDP GEF / LDCF for 10 countries in
Africa, Framework WMO / World Bank / GFDRR-Sahel);
The agreement with the International Organization for
Standardization and others.
Leadership in global initiatives
(some examples)
International Polar Year (2007 / 2008)
Third World Climate Conference 2009
Global Framework for Climate Services 2012-…
The International Polar Partnership Initiative 2015-…
Global Cryosphere Watch 2011-…
Global Integrated Polar Prediction System 2011-…
The international network of early warning systems for
many hazards (IN-MHEWS) 2015-…
Participation in the multilateral interagency initiatives (some examples)
Participation in the work of the Scientific Advisory Board of
the United Nations (UNESCO);
Participation in the Global Alliance on Climate optimized
Agriculture (GAKOSKH) - CAgM;
Global System for the coordination of disaster alerts (GSKOB);
Coordination of inter-agency mechanisms of the United
Nations - "UN-Water", the UN Working Group on Climate
Change;
ICSU initiative "Future Earth" - the ability of WMO to further
develop partnerships and cooperation;
WMO - a member of the Scientific and Technical Alliance for
Global Sustainability;
Obtaining the status of an accredited organization UNFCCC
Green Climate Fund
Participation in the creation and support of
regional organizations (some examples)
The establishment of the WMO on the initiative of the
African Centre of Meteorological Applications for
Development (1987);
The IGAD Climate Prediction and Applications (1989, for
Eastern and Southern Africa);
African Ministerial Conference on Meteorology at the
ministerial level (AMCOMET), as a high-level mechanism
for the development of meteorology and its applications;
International Centre for the Study of the phenomenon El
Niño (2003);
WMO drought monitoring centers (for South-Eastern
Europe, Eastern and Southern Africa);
African Ministers' Council on Water Supply (AMCOW)
Improving WMO processes and practices
(some examples)
Creation of a network of focal points for information and public
relations;
Transformation of the Resource Mobilization Office to the Resource
Mobilization and Development Partnerships Office;
WMO Strategy in partnership with the private sector;
Clarifying roles and responsibilities of regional associations including:
establishing cooperation and partnerships between the regional subregional organizations, non-governmental organizations and
professional associations; improve public perception and recognition
of the role of WMO in their regions;
Distribution of technical requirements and standards of WMO through
other international regulatory frameworks
Strengthening WMO visibility through information
and public relations
Network of focal points
Daily newsletter "in the media" for the focal points;
Growing number of references and links in the media more than 30,000 in 2014, 23,500 followers on Facebook;
The greatest interest in the past few years, expressed to
periodicals: "WMO Statement on the Status of the Global
Climate", "Bulletin of greenhouse gases", "Newsletter El
Niño"; awareness publications: "Atlas of mortality and
economic losses from extreme weather, climate and
water (1970-2012), a WMO/CRED joint publication, 2015",
"Global Climate 2001-2010: Decade of climatic extremes,
2013", "Atlas of health and climate (jointly WHO), 2012 ","
Extreme weather events to climate change, 2011".
Monitoring and Evaluation
WMO's role is determined by both objective and
subjective factors.
The process of strengthening the role of WMO need to
assess progress towards the target.
To do this, we can use the indicator approach. The
indicators are:
the number of projects (the cost) implemented in NMHSs
in partnership agreements;
measurable results of partnership activities have
received the approval of the WMO constituent bodies and
/ or partner organizations;
dynamics of investment in strengthening the capacity of
the partnership initiated by NMHSs WMO activities;
dynamics of the target media links and information
resources on the WMO data.
Problems:
Overcoming differences in understanding and
perception of the role of WMO in the context of
sustainable development.
Increasing the visibility and awareness of the
activities of WMO
Information on the websites of WMO partner
organizations (some examples)
UN Website
WMO - World Meteorological Organization promotes the free
international exchange of meteorological data and information and
to promote their use in aviation, shipping, security, agriculture, and
other sectors. (On the English page of the site).
WMO - World Meteorological Organization is a specialized agency of
the United Nations system's authoritative voice of the United Nations
on the state and behavior of the Earth's atmosphere, its interaction
with the oceans, the climate it produces and the resulting
distribution of water resources. (translated from the Russian pages
of the site of the United Nations)
Sites of other organizations, mostly only contain links to the site of
the WMO. (ICAO,
http://www.icao.int/safety/meteorology/Pages/AboutMET.aspx; WHO,
http://www.who.int/globalchange/partnerships/ru/ and so on. N.)
Potential strengthening of the role of
WMO in sustainable development
Strengthening partnerships
(WMO Strategic Plan 2016-2019, Expected result 7)
New and strengthened partnerships and cooperation
activities to improve NMHSs' performance in delivering
services, and value the contribution of WMO to the
overall activities of the United Nations system, relevant
international conventions and decisions of national
strategic objectives.
Potential strengthening of the role of
WMO in sustainable development
Increased partnerships with international organizations
through joint projects (including the involvement of
regional associations and technical commissions) of
common interest;
Mutual accommodation "information portraits" the
official news sites with organizations - partners
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• Information about the organization - partner
• Information about the purposes of joint cooperation
• Information about the collaborative mechanisms
• Information about the joint and / or sponsored projects
Potential strengthening of the role of
WMO in sustainable development
The development of the concept of Hydrometeorological
security - a strategic document defining the role and
place of NMHS and WMO in the general security of global
development
(presence of regional expertise)
---------------------Hydrometeorological safety
It is defined as:
state of protection of the economy, people and vital
interests of the people from the possible negative impact
of hydrometeorological hazards, weather conditions,
climate change and its consequences.
ENVIRONMENT
Global
sustainable development
Potential strengthening of the role of
WMO in sustainable development
Institutionalizing a key framework for international
cooperation NMHS - Global Observing System (GOS)
(presence of regional expertise)
-------------Protocol on the WMO Global Observing System to the
Convention of the World Meteorological Organization
Potential strengthening of the role of
WMO in sustainable development
Possible beneficial participation of WMO, to address IP,
alliances, coalitions, initiatives and public-private
partnerships as a member or participant;
Transformation and consolidation of understanding of the
real scope of the WMO at the United Nations, partner
institutions and the various information resources.
Potential strengthening of the role of
WMO in sustainable development
Responding to the expectation of the UN, which WMO would
be recognized as a specialized agency responsible ... for the
collection, analysis, publication, standardization,
improvement and dissemination of statistical data in the field
of meteorology and its applications, as well as for the
provision of such statistics to other specialized agencies
----------------------Preparation of new periodicals on the basis of data available
in the NMHS, demonstrating their contribution to the
realization of the Millennium Development
(Example: annual review of the amount and distribution of Hydrometeorological
hazards)
Development of a concept of international comparisons
assessment of the resource potential of the NMHS and
services for the prevention and forecasting for the protection
of life and property and benefits for the socio-economic
development
Conclusions
The implementation and improvement of measures to
strengthen the role of WMO is an important activity of
the Organization, have clear objectives and cross-cutting
nature.
There is an objective need to demonstrate the usefulness
of their activities and capabilities in support of the WMO
meet the global needs of the international community in
the context of sustainable development.
This is due to the tendency of growth of social and
economic risks, and risks associated with the global
changes in the environment, as well as the potential to
reduce them and the benefits associated with
meteorological and hydrological services.
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