World Meteorological Organization Working together in weather, climate and water Review of relevant documents to the WMO capacity development activities.

World Meteorological OrganizationWorking together in weather, climate and water

Review of relevant documents to the WMO capacity development

activities

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Strategic Plan (2012-2015)

Strategic Thrust 3Expected Result 6

Strategic Plan (2012-2015)

Strategic Thrust 3 encompasses: • The need to improve infrastructure and

systems operated by NMHSs• The need to improve human resources

Strategic Plan (2012-2015)

The main objectives of Strategic Thrust are to

a) Focus attention on the education and training needs of NMHSs

b) Increase awareness of the socio-economic benefits of NMHSs

c) Assist NMHS managers in effective communication with stakeholders

d) Assess and address NMHS training needse) Expand the number of strategic partnershipsf) Enhance resource mobilization

Technical Commissions

Technical Commission (CBS)

CBSCIMOCHyCASCAeMCAgMCClJCOMM

Areas for capacity building: • GOS.• WIS and WIGOS • Data processing and Forecasting Systems• SWFDP • Ensemble Prediction Systems and Applications• PWS

Methods to consider include:• E-learning as an efficient and cost-effective

tool in training NMHS staff.

Abridged report,2009Commission for Basic Systems

Technical Commission (CIMO)CBSCIMOCHyCASCAeMCAgMCClJCOMM

The Commission: • encouraged regional associations to

inform CIMO on the needs for capacity-building activities to support their Regional Instrument Centres.

Abridged report,2010Commission for Instruments and Methods of Observation

Technical Commission (CHy)

CBSCIMOCHyCASCAeMCAgMCClJCOMM

WMO Strategy on Education and Training in Hydrology and Water Resources (2009-2012) is in place

Objectives of the Strategy are to:a) Assist Members in assessing their own

education and training needs in HWR;b) Provide adequate education and training to

personnel of the NHSs;c) Assist Members in developing/updating

national curricula in HWR;d) Optimize the use of available resources and

mobilize extrabudgetary resources.

Abridged report,2008Commission for Hydrology

Technical Commission (CAS)

CBSCIMOCHyCASCAeMCAgMCClJCOMM

Abridged report,2009

The goals of the GAW capacity-building efforts are to:

a) Conduct GAW training and education activities in developing countries for “start-up” training and beyond including workshops

b) Promote twinning relationships between countries with less experienced station personnel and established atmospheric scientists

Commission for Atmospheric Sciences

Technical Commission (CAeM)

CBSCIMOCHyCASCAeMCAgMCClJCOMM

Abridged report,2010

A Coordinated and WMO-wide effort required to successfully implement the Standards for the qualification and competencies of personnel in AeM.

Essential CB components for implementation would be

a) A combination of approached (train the trainers, blended learning etc)

b) Resource mobilizationc) Intensive cooperation with training institutionsd) Intelligent use of modern communication

methods

Commission for Aeronautical Meteorology

Technical Commission (CAgM)

CBSCIMOCHyCASCAeMCAgMCClJCOMM

• Training and education in AgM are of great importance to Members, particularly LDCS and developing countries.

• The need for new guidelines for curricula in AgM.

Abridged report,2010Commission for Agricultural Meteorology

Technical Commission (CCl)

CBSCIMOCHyCASCAeMCAgMCClJCOMM

A comprehensive CB strategy and implementation plan needed.

CCl CB strategy should have the following core components:

a) Institutional mandate in climatologyb) Establishing and strengthening climate infrastructurec) Human resource developmentd) Qualification and certification of climatologists

Approacha) Resource mobilizationb) Development of an action plan

Abridged report,2010Commission for Climatology

Technical Commission (JCOMM)

CBSCIMOCHyCASCAeMCAgMCClJCOMM

Joint Technical Commission for Oceanography and Marine Meteorology

Areas for Capacity Building:a) Marine Safetyb) Coastal Hazard Forecastingc) Ocean Forecasting

Approacha) Training workshopb) Summer Schoolc) Publication of training materialsd) Development of an action plan

Technical Commissions (Summary)

CBSCIMOCHyCASCAeMCAgMCClJCOMM

Overall approach• Some Commissions are taking strategic

approach.• Others rather ad-hoc

Components• Identification of Gaps in Capacity • Infrastructure and Human capacity

Method• Education and Training, including Guidelines• Resource Mobilization

Regional Associations

Regional Association IRA IRA IIRA IIIRA IVRA VRA VI

Overall• Capacity building for policy makers• Development on human and institutional

resources in NMHSs.

Areas for Capacity BuildingObservation, analysis and application of weather,

water and climate information to development

Regional approach would be beneficial.

RA I Strategic Plan 2012-2015

Regional Association IIRA IRA IIRA IIIRA IVRA VRA VI

Regional Outcomes corresponding to WMO Expected Results 6.

• The formulation of capacity assessment and development plan

• Maintenance of highly-qualified staff • Maintenance/implementation of a structured

training plan• Access and use of e-learning materials• Professional certification of Staff Continuous

education programmes• etc

RA II Strategic and Operating Plan 2011-2015

Regional Association IIIRA IRA IIRA IIIRA IVRA VRA VI

Overall approach• Maximize the use of exciting cacabilities in

the region• Strengthen the capacities of all members• Regional approach• Cooperation with other regions.

RA III Strategic Plan 2011-2014

Regional Association IVRA IRA IIRA IIIRA IVRA VRA VI

RA IV strategic plan aims toa) develop resources and expertise to produce

weather services and products b) develop climate servicesc) strengthen services related to: disaster

mitigation and prevention; environmental monitoring; hydrology and water-related assessment and management

d) Upgrade and modernize their services including infrastructure, technology and human resources

RA IV Strategic Plan 2011-2014

Regional Association VRA IRA IIRA IIIRA IVRA VRA VI

Regional Outcomes corresponding to WMO Expected Results 6.

• Regional and national meteorological and hydrological services are more effective

• Education and Training Development activities at national and regional levels are improved

• Donor funding is coordinated and effective

RA V Strategic and Operating Plan 2012-2015

Regional Association VIRA IRA IIRA IIIRA IVRA VRA VI

There is a need to build capacity in order to meet the increasing demands for more comprehensive services, and CB will be done by

a) Assessing the gaps in knowledge and capabilities to meet requirements;

b) Setting up the appropriate collective actions/projects to fill the gaps;

c) Ensuring that the Region and its NMHSs have the right people with the right skills to achieve their objectives.

RA VI Strategic Plan 2008-2011

Regional Associations (Summary)

RA IRA IIRA IIIRA IVRA VRA VI

RA VI Strategic Plan 2008-2011

• Importance of Capacity Building addressed in all regions

• Regional Approach highlighted