3.1 Issues from Cg-17 and EC-67

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1 3.1 Issues from Cg-17 and EC-67

2 3.1 Cg-17 decisions of relevance to CHy Asked CHy to report to EC with regard to the evolving role of the GRDC and other related data centres, such as IGRAC and HYDROLARE, and their relationship with WMO, inter alia, with respect to the monitoring and measurement of the achievement of the SDGs and their contributions to other CHy initiatives. Agreed that WMO should not join the GFP as a partner, and encouraged CHy to continue interacting with the GFP to ensure consistency with the role and responsibilities of NMHSs in the delivery of flood forecasting and warning services at the national, regional and global levels.

3 3.1 Cg-17 decisions of relevance to CHy Res. 18 urges PRs to appoint Hydrological Advisers, even in those countries where the NMS and NHS are part of the same institution Res. 18 requests EC and the SG to ensure that WMO continues playing an active role in UN-Water Res. 18 requests the president of CHy to ensure that the implementation of the recommendations from the Conference on the Gender Dimensions of Weather and Climate Services, are promoted among the NMHSs and in WMO water-related activities

4 3.1 EC-67 decisions of relevance to CHy Res. 18 requests the president of CHy to ensure that WMO contributes, as appropriate, to the development, measurement and monitoring of the water-related SDGs Res. 7 establishes an Executive Council Task Team on Data Policy and Emerging Issues, with membership including one representative of the Commission for Hydrology Res. 8 re-establishes the Intercommission Coordination Group on the WMO Integrated Global Observing System (ICG-WIGOS), with membership including one representative of each technical commission, designated by its president

5 3.2 WMO Strategic Plan

6 3.2 WMO Strategic Plan Overview

7 3.2 WMO Strategic Plan Expected Results 1. Improved service quality and service delivery 2. Reduced disaster risk 3. Improved data processing, modelling and forecasting 4. Improved observations and data exchange 5. Advance targeted research 6. Strengthened capacity development; 7. Strengthened partnerships 8. Improved efficiency and effectiveness

8 3.2 WMO Strategic Plan Key Priorities Meteorological Service for Aviation Improve NMHS ability of to meet ICAO requirements by accelerating implementation of competency standards and QMS that meet needs of global air navigation plan; issues in WMO Regions; and strengthen cost recovery. Global Framework for Climate Services Implement climate services under GFCS Implementation Plan in countries lacking them by establishing regional climate centres; identifying user product requirements; and development of CSIS.

9 3.2 WMO Strategic Plan Key Priorities Polar services Improve operational polar weather, climate, and hydrological services by operationalizing the Global Cryosphere Watch and advancing the Global Integrated Polar Prediction System (GIPPS). Capacity Development Enhance capacity of NMHSs to fulfill mission by assisting with human resource development, technical capacities, and improved infrastructure, particularly in developing, least developed and small island developing states.

10 3.2 WMO Strategic Plan Key Priorities Disaster Risk Reduction Improve capability to provide high quality impact-based forecasts, particularly early warning of high impact weather, climate and water events. WIGOS and WIS Complete WIGOS/WIS implementation by completing all interoperability building blocks and supporting their acceptance at regional and national levels. Governance Continue strategic review of WMO structures, operations and budget practices focusing on effectiveness of constituent bodies and Secretariat arrangements.

11 3.3 Global Framework for Climate Services (GFCS)

12 3.3 Global Framework for Climate Services (GFCS) Resolution 64 (Cg-17) requests the SG To develop results-based framework identifying WMO contributions to GFCS implementation and expected outputs consistent with WMO Strategic Plan To focus framework on achieving coordination and synergies across Commissions, Regional Associations and cosponsored programmes to support GFCS implementation at regional and country levels. To ensure framework driven by country-level implementation support requirements, focusing on specific countries, to ensure it addresses needs having broad applicability.

13 3.3 Global Framework for Climate Services (GFCS) Required Input Presidents of Technical Commissions and Regional Associations as well as representatives of the cosponsored constituent programmes of the World Climate Programme were invited to review and endorse the draft country-focused results based framework for WMO s contribution to the GFCS and to identify how their respective Commissions, Regional Associations and cosponsored programmes can contribute to its implementation.

14 3.3 CHy Input to GFCS Observations and Monitoring (O&M) WMO WMO Hydrological Observing System (WHOS) Map-based portal to free online hydro data held by NHSs Will fully integrate with WIS Links to other hydro databases (e.g., WorldWater Online) Links to global data centers (GRDC, IGRAC, HYDROLARE) World Hydrological Cycle Observing System (WHYCOS) Aims to improve hydro, met & climate observations and data WMO Global Hydrometry Support Facility (GHSF) Builds capacity in water monitoring, expands base of hydro data and exchange capabilities, facilitates free and open data sharing

15 3.3 CHy Input to GFCS Climate Services Information System (CSIS) - 1 WMO WMO Hydrological Observing System (WHOS) Access to hydro data in map-based format will enable overlay/ingestion into climate information services and related products Associated Programme on Flood Management (APFM) Climate services should be linked to requirements of flood managers, incl. design climate info, seasonal forecasts, etc Flood Forecasting Initiative (FFI) Climate services should be linked to requirements of flood forecasting and warning services, e.g., seasonal forecasts

16 3.3 CHy Input to GFCS Climate WMO Services Information System (CSIS) - 2 Extended Hydrological Prediction (EHP) Extension of seasonal climate outlook services to specific users WMO Global Hydrometry Support Facility (GHSF) Extension of seasonal climate outlook services to specific users

17 3.3 CHy Input to GFCS Research, Modeling and Prediction (RMP) WMO Flash Flood Guidance System (FFGS) Provides operational forecasters and disaster management agencies with real-time informational guidance products related to the threat of small-scale flash flooding in a specified region Extended Hydrological Prediction (EHP) Seasonal climate outlooks remain, in many cases, in realm of research and development, and both statistical and dynamical approaches are being trialed by climate and water communities WMO Global Hydrometry Support Facility (GHSF) Development of innovative monitoring devices and approaches

18 3.3 CHy Input to GFCS Capacity Development (CD) - 1 WMO WMO Hydrological Observing System (WHOS) Training and capacity development in organizing data and related systems in basins and regions World Hydrological Cycle Observing System (WHYCOS) Facilitates the establishment of sustainable hydrological monitoring capabilities leading to data sets appropriate for WHOS WMO Global Hydrometry Support Facility (GHSF) Training and capacity development in utilizing innovative monitoring technologies and data base development Flood Forecasting Initiative (FFI) Joins experts from NMSs & NHSs to improve tools and methods for weather- and flood forecasting with seasonal climate prediction

19 3.3 CHy Input to GFCS Capacity Development (CD) - 2 WMO Extended Hydrological Prediction (EHP) Guidance material with step-by-step instructions for developing EHP services focused on water sector focus under development Associated Programme on Flood Management (APFM) Supports countries in building IFM capabilities with the overall framework of Integrated Water Resources Managment Integrated Programme on Drought Management (IDMP) Supports stakeholders at all levels by providing policy and management guidance, and by sharing scientific information, knowledge and best practices for Integrated Drought Mgmnt QMF-Hydrology Courses (incl distance learning), training (using manuals)

20 3.3 CHy Input to GFCS User Interface Platform (UIP) WMO Associated Programme on Flood Management (APFM) The support base partners come from a wide range of agencies and constitutes an element of the UIP Extended Hydrological Prediction (EHP) Guidance material describing approaches with step-by-step instructions for the development of EHP services with a water sector focus is currently being developed Integrated Programme on Drought Management (IDMP) Supports stakeholders at all levels by providing policy and management guidance, and by sharing scientific information, knowledge and best practices for Integrated Drought Mgmnt

21 3.4 WMO Integrated Global Observing System (WIGOS)

22 3.4 WIGOS Purpose The WMO Integrated Global Observing System (WIGOS) is a framework for all WMO observing systems including the Global Observing System (GOS) of the World Weather Watch Programme, the observing component of the Global Atmosphere Watch (GAW) Programme, the WMO Hydrological Observing System (WHOS) of the Hydrology and Water Resources Programme (HWRP), and the observing component of the Global Cryosphere Watch (GCW), including their surface-based and spacebased components. The primary purpose of WIGOS is to meet the evolving needs of Members for observations.

23 3.4 WIGOS Recommendations by Cg-17 and EC-67 Pre-Operational Phase ( ) Shift from global to national and regional implementation. WIGOS Technical Regulations Congress approved Volume I, Part I WIGOS, of the WMO Technical Regulations (WMO-No. 49) and its Annex - Manual on WIGOS, effective 1 July WIGOS Partnerships Congress affirmed principle of inclusive approach in integrating observations from diverse range observing systems, both NMHS and non-nmhs owned, to help Members improve their services.

24 3.4 WIGOS Recommendations by Cg-17 and EC-67 Role of the Technical Commissions Develop technical guidelines for WIGOS Guide to assist Members with their observing network operations based on WMO Technical Regulations (WMO-No. 49); Develop, in collaboration with partner organizations, technical standards to support WIGOS and propose as needed related updates to the WIGOS regulatory material; Provide technical expertise, assistance and advice to Members and the Regional Associations on WIGOS; Continue providing technical lead for WIGOS through the Commission for Basic Systems (CBS) and the Commission for Instruments and Methods of Observation (CIMO).

25 3.5 Seamless Global Data-Processing and Forecasting System (GDPFS)

26 3.5 GDPFS Began in early 1980s as the Global Data Processing System, and evolved to include Forecasting around Worldwide network of operational centres and systems operated by WMO Members, targeting mainly atmospheric weather forecasting by using Numerical Weather Prediction (NWP) and Ensemble Prediction System (EPS) techniques. All-encompassing system system, including dataprocessing and forecasting systems, coordinated by CBS jointly with other Technical Commissions and Programmes.

27 WIGOS WIS GDPFS Service delivery WMO operational networks 191 NMHSs: satellites, land, ships, buoys, and aircraft contribute to Global Observing every day Global Telecom with Regional Hubs becoming the WMO Information System The GDPFS: Global, Regional Specialized Met. Centres (RSMC, RCC), and National Centres NMHSs deliver analyses, forecast and early warning services

28 3.5 GDPFS -- the heart of the WMO operational system From WMO Strategic Plan 28

29 3.5 GDPFS Organized as a three-level system to carry out functions at Global, Regional and National levels World Meteorological Centre (WMC) / Global Producing Centre (GPC) Regional Specialized Meteorological Centre / Regional Climate Centre (RSMC / RCC) National Meteorological Centre (NMC)

30 3.5 GDPFS -- Current Status 3 World Meteorological Centres (WMCs) 25 Regional Specialiazed Meteorological Centres (RSMCs) with Geographical Specialization and 16 with Activity Specialization 12 Global Prediction Centres (GPCs) for Long Range Forecasts (LRF) 5 Regional Climate Centres (RCCs) and 1 RCC-Network

31 3.5 GDPFS -- Manual on the GDPFS (WMO-No. 485) Single source of technical regulations for all operational data-processing and forecasting systems operated by WMO Members (Cg-16). Includes the designation of meteorological centres; those coordinated by CBS jointly with other technical commissions and WMO Programmes, as well as other international organizations.

32 3.5 GDPFS Emerging Needs Impact-Based Forecasting and Risk-based Warning Need to integrate non conventional information. Trajectory-Based Forecasting for Aviation Seamless Met info required for take off, enroute and landing. Requires seamless blending of nowcasts, meso and global NWP. Support to GFCS Info on extremes, sub-seasonal to climate forecasting Climate change and variability Creating new challenges for NMHSs requiring them to produce information at various time scales. Technology advancing rapidly Computing capacity doubling every ~18 months) and limited availability of resources.

33 3.5 GDPFS Must Evolve to Meet these Needs Be capable of serving more users with one integrated system. Be more agile and adaptable to serve Applications Programmes (AeM, AgMet, MMO, PWS), HydroMet and weather (polar & mountain areas), climate/environmental needs (forest fire, chemical spills, sand & dust storms, etc). Provide information seamlessly across Time scales (Nowcasts, daily to weekly weather forecasts, seasonal to interannual forecasts) and; Disciplines (Hydrology: flood, inundation, water management; Marine and Coastal: Wave, Storm Surge; Air Quality and Sand and Dust Storm; Natural resources and Energy sectors, Tourism, Transports, etc).

34 3.5 GDPFS In Response, Congress.... agreed to initiate a process for the gradual establishment of a future enhanced integrated and seamless WMO Dataprocessing and Forecasting System. Expert team was established in December 2015 to discuss how to address this task. First meeting was held in Geneva, Feb 2016, where they proposed: Roadmap White paper on the subject

35 3.6 Climate Risk Early Warning Initiative (CREWS)

36 3.6 Climate Risk Early Warning Initiative (CREWS) Objective Significantly increase the seamless MHEWS capacity in LDC and SIDS that generate and communicate effective impactbased early warnings, and risk information for hazardous hydro-meteorological and climate events. Launched at COP21 with an $80m committment from Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Luxembourg, and The Netherlands to equip up to 80 countries. Direct contribution to the Sendai Framework. Supported by WMO, UN Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNISDR), and World Bank s Global Facility for Disaster Reduction and Recovery (GFDRR).

37 3.6 CREWS -- Proposed Design