SESSION 4 Technical Capabilities of WMO and Partners in support of GFCS Implementation

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1 WMO SESSION 4 Technical Capabilities of WMO and Partners in support of GFCS Implementation WMO Capacity Development Rob Masters, WMO Development and Regional Activities MEETING ON THE IMPLEMENTATION COORDINATION OF THE GFCS 29 September to 1 October

2 Who do you believe and on what basis. when it comes to climate information? 2

3 Who do you believe? YELLING THE LOUDEST, (Or even poking..) MY MOMMY SAYS. LET S GO LOOK 3

4 Capacity Development for Climate Services is about Let s go look. Strengthening the ability of the scientific and user community in many sectors to speak based on standards, common terminology, calibrated, global, long-term observations. complex and multi-dimensional relationships grounded consensus science information from all involved to interpret and apply is purpose driven.tools for decision making coordinated application, implementation and delivery..this IS WHAT GIVE US THE AUTHORITY TO SPEAK 4

5 CAPACITY DEVELOPMENT IS PART OF ALL OTHER PILLARS Nat l Met/Hydro service 5

6 National Met/Hydro Services: Underpinning the GFCS Many already provide climate services based on the historical archives of observational data collected for weather services Several also provide operational climate prediction products, up to seasonal time scales are mandated by the WMO Convention to observe and promote understanding of weather and climate and related services in support of relevant national needs are structured and trained to provide 24/7 services established standard practices across the globe for weather services that can be easily extended for delivering climate services Can deal with weather and climate information in a seamless manner large pool of technical experts dealing with weather and climate 6

7 Roles of National Meteorological Services NMHSs own and operate most of the infrastructure that is needed for providing the weather, climate, water and related environmental services, including observing systems, data management, prediction, communications and data exchange, etc. But NMHSs need to be strenghtened for GFCS to succeed 7

8 Profile of climate service providers

9 Essential climate related capabilities of NMHSs Observations Data management with quality assurance (archives & rescue) Climate standards (i.e. those of GCOS) Historical & real-time observations of the Essential Climate Variables Contribute data to WIS Improve station density Research Participate in field experiments and applied research Develop new products Operations Generation of climate information and prediction products (including GPC/RCC/RCOF linkages) Tailoring/downscaling Dissemination/communication Capacity Development Participate in/organize training activities Participate in Regional Climate Outlook Forums User Interface Interact with user to meet requests and improve products Contribute to Regional Climate Outlook Forums Coordinate or National Climate Outlook Forums 9

10 GFCS Capacity Building areas (as articulated by HLT-GFCS) Human resource capacity equipping individuals with the understanding, skills, information, knowledge and training to enable them to generate, communicate and use decision-relevant climate information; Infrastructural capacity enabling access to the resources that are needed to generate, archive and use climate data and decision-relevant information, including observing networks, data management systems, computer hardware and software, internet, manuals and scientific literature; Procedural capacity defining, implementing and advancing best practices for generating and using climate information; Institutional capacity elaborating management structures, processes and procedures that enable effective climate services, not only within organizations but also in managing relationships between the different organizations and sectors (public, private and community, including international collaboration). 10

11 Capacity Development Strategy Resolution 49, Cg-16 Congress requested EC to establish a CD Strategy to ensure, in a holistic approach, all actors in Met/Hydro/Climate work towards the same overall objective : Facilitating sustainable development of NMHS EC-64 Approval of the Capacity Development Strategy (CDS) EC-65 Approval of CDS Implementation Plan (CDSIP) 11

12 Sustainable improvements 8 Steps for Capacity Development of National Met and Hydro Services Monitor & Evaluate Implement a Capacity Development Response Mobilize Resources Ensure National Commitment & Support Continuous Feedback 4 Elaborate Stategic Plan 3 Analyze Gaps 2 Establish Baseline 1 Define Requirements

13 Strategic Objectives WMO Capacity Development Strategy Objective 1: Define required capacities and identify deficiencies Objective 2: Increase visibility and national ownership Objective 3: Optimize Knowledge Management Objective 4: Reinforce Resource Mobilization and Project Management Objective 5: Strengthen Global, Regional and Sub-Regional Mechanisms Objective 6: Increase Education and Research Opportunities CDS Vision Mission Strategic Objectives Strategic Approaches Key Activities Implementation Plan 13

14 Areas of on-going focus: Build holistic view of WMO programme activities to implement CD Strategic Objectives Continue focus on service, risk mitigation and soc/econ benefit to build national and partner support Continue and expand direct country assistance (advocacy, assessments, project formulation, strategic planning) Continue and expand education and fellowships opportunities especially in priority areas Continue assistance in establishing appropriate national legal and policy frameworks Capacity Development Strategy 14

15 New areas of focus: Clarify technical standards, guidelines, practices Cultivate culture of compliance Focus assistance on compliance (esp priority areas for LDCs/SIDS) Establish mechanisms for gathering and monitoring NMHS development (Country Profile Database, Categories of Service, Survey, Success ) Establish consolidated baseline information Consolidate list of gaps at national, regional, global levels Use new information in seeking National and partner support as well as in the development of new priorities/goals for Clarify roles of WMO bodies and regional centers in CD Build strong project oversight Strengthen regional offices: more staff in regions, regional economic groupings, regional organizations partnerships, Capacity Development Strategy 15

16 GFCS Capacity Development Capacity Building in developing countries Linking climate service users and providers. Building national capacity in developing countries (institutional, infrastructure, human). Strengthening regional climate capabilities. Building capacity to implement the User Interface Platform in the developing world Improving climate observations in data sparse areas Building the capacity of the climate research sector in developing countries 16

17 Financing in WMO for National Meteorological and Hydrological Service Development Projects (1) Regular Budget ER 6 (2) Voluntary Contributions (Extra-Budget) (3) Voluntary Cooperation Programme WMO-VCP (4) UN and other Partnerships NMHS CAPACITY DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS

18 An idea for discussion.. Sustainability: One of the largest Issues Depends successful pilot project outcomes.built on international standards/ concensus/ guidance/ tools/ political support.adapted to national needs and capability to support Can be supported through Global and Regional structures and bilateral assistance Requires long-term funding... National Government commitment is key Requires common message strong coordination across 4 pillars, as well as clear explanation of benefits and current scientific limitations 18

19 suggest one additional way to increase chances of a sustained climate service: Service-Level Investment Concept: Government funding based on expected level of service to be received Requires clear information on current national capabilities Requires a typology of what level of investment is needed for different levels of service (defined and costed) --- eg.. Supply of climate info Tailored information Deliver of climate information Use climate services Governance Knowledge sharing Defined categories of service levels Involves partnership to support level of support with goals for further development 19

20 World Meteorological Organization Working together in weather, climate and water Thank You Rob Masters Director, Development and Regional Activities WMO

21 HLT Findings on Capacity Building (1/2) Climate change adaptation is a specific focus for many capacity building activities, but the importance of building capacity to manage shorter term weather and climate variability is also recognized. Many United Nations agencies and programmes, as well as bilateral donors, provide capacity building support for climate-related activities but current efforts generally lack coordination. Capacity building requires long-term, institutional strengthening in governance, management and human resources development. Many of the relatively small-scale projects in building capacity in climate-related research, observations, data management and service delivery need to be scaled up. All countries need a new generation of well-trained professionals. Standards and guidance on best practices for climate service delivery need to be defined and implemented. 21

22 HLT Findings on Capacity Building (2/2) Building capacity in climate services should look to strengthen existing capabilities, particularly in the area of partnerships, guidelines on bestpractices, user engagement, etc. Regional centres could form the focus of a coordinated, climateservices capacity building programme. RCOFs are a set of natural alliances around which future improvements in the development and delivery of climate services could be focused. Much greater effort is required to engage representatives from the user communities in these processes. Countries should be actively encouraged to devise clear definitions of mandates for the provision of climate services. Given that many WMO Members may not be in a position to provide a full range of climate services, one solution is to provide regional support and promote regional collaboration. 22

23 Five Main findings of the WMO TT on GFCS Cap Devl 1. Need for national mandates on climate services to be established and working arrangements agreed 2. NMHSs to take lead in establishing national fora for identifying the user requirements (User Interface Platform) 3. To get GFCS started, education and training of NMHS staff required in areas of leadership, advocacy, strategic planning and building productive relations with partners and users

24 Main findings (continued) 4. Build sub regional / regional alliances founded around delivering climate services (MoUs between institutions to spell out the working arrangements) 5. Global alliances to support the research, production and delivery of climate services to regional level (MoUs between institutions to spell out the working arrangements)

25 Capacity Development Strategy (CDS) and its Implementation Plan ECWG-CD developed the draft CDS and draft Implementation Plan based on the outcomes of its first two meetings. (PTCs and PRAs also had an opportunity to comment on the CDS.) Capacity Development Strategy Implementation builds on Capacity Development Framework Implementation Plan WMO EC Working Group on Capacity Development 25