Background Information for CAgM Expert Team

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1 World Meteorological Organization Working together in weather, climate and water Background Information for CAgM Expert Team Robert Stefanski Agricultural Meteorology Division Climate Prediction and Adaptation Branch Climate and Water Department WMO

2 World Meteorological Organization Working together in weather, climate and water CAgM Expert Team on the on Drought and Extreme Temperatures: Preparedness and Management for Sustainable Agriculture, Rangelands, Forestry, and Fisheries WMO

3 Outline Overview of WMO Overview of the Commission for Agricultural Meteorology Overview of World Agrometeorological Information Service (WAMIS) 3

4 World Meteorological Organization Established in 1950 as a Specialized Agency of the United Nations. 188 Member states and territories. It is the UN System s Authoritative Voice on the state and behaviour of the Earth's atmosphere, its interaction with the oceans, the climate it produces and the resulting distribution of water resources. Climate-related initiatives: Major contributor to the establishment of the WCP, WCRP, IPCC, UNFCCC, TOGA/COARE, GCOS, GEOSS/GEO 4

5 WMO Objectives To produce more accurate, timely and reliable forecasts and warnings of weather, climate, water and related environmental elements; To improve the delivery of weather, climate, water and related environmental information and services to the public, governments and other users; To provide scientific and technical expertise and advice in support of policy- and decision-making and implementation of the agreed international development goals and multilateral agreements. 5

6 THE SCOPE OF METEOROLOGICAL AND RELATED SERVICES STATE OF THE SERVICE HISTORICAL (CLIMATE) INFORMATION CURRENT INFORMATION FUTURE INFORM -ATION FORECASTS WARNINGS CLIMATE CHANGE PROJECTIONS AND SCENARIOS SCIENTIFIC ADVICE and INVESTIGATION 6

7 WMO Strategic Plan 11 Expected Results 3 Top-level Objectives To produce more accurate, timely and reliable forecasts and warnings of weather, climate, water, and related environmental elements To improve the delivery of weather, climate, water, and related environmental information and services to the public, governments and other users To provide scientific and technical expertise and advice in support of policy and decision-making and implementation of the agreed international development goals and multilateral agreements 5 Strategic Thrusts Science and Technology Development and Implementation Service Delivery Partnership Capacity-building Efficient Management and good Governance 1. Enhanced capabilities of Members to produce better weather forecasts and warnings 2. Enhanced capabilities of Members to provide better climate predictions and assessments 3. Enhanced capabilities of Members to provide better hydrological forecasts and assessments 4. Integration of WMO observing systems 5. Development and implementation of the new WMO Information System 6. Enhanced capabilities of Members in multi-hazard early warning and disaster prevention and preparedness 7. Enhanced capabilities of Members to provide and use weather, climate, water and environmental applications and services 8. Broader use of weather, climate and water outputs for decision-making and implementation by Members and partner organizations 9. Enhanced capabilities of NMHSs in developing countries, particularly least developed countries, to fulfil their mandates 10. Effective and efficient functioning of constituent bodies 11. Effective and efficient management performance and oversight of the Organization 7

8 WMO Structure 10 major scientific and technical programmes, 8 Technical Commissions advise and guide the activities of the programmes, 6 Regional Associations involved in implementation 8

9 WWW World Weather Watch WCP World Climate Programme AREP Atmospheric Research and Environment Programme AMP Applications of Meteorology Programme RP Regional Programme WMO Programmes HWRP Hydrology and Water Resources Programme TCOP Technical Cooperation Programme WMOSP Space Programme ETRP Education and Training Programme DRR Disaster Risk Reduction Programme 9

10 WMO Technical Commissions Commission for Aeronautical Meteorology (CAeM) Commission for Agricultural Meteorology (CAgM) Commission for Atmospheric Sciences (CAS) Commission for Basic Systems (CBS) Commission for Climatology (CCl) Commission for Hydrology (CHy) Commission for Instruments and Methods of Observation (CIMO) Joint WMO-IOC Commission for Oceanography and Marine Meteorology (JCOMM) 10

11 Commission for Agricultural Meteorology The Commission for Agricultural Meteorology (CAgM) provides guidance in the field of agricultural meteorology by: studying and reviewing the available science and technology; proposes international standards for methods, procedures; provides a forum for the examination and resolution of relevant scientific and technical issues; promotes the training and the transfer of knowledge and methodologies, including the results of research, between WMO Members; and promotes international cooperation and maintains close cooperation in scientific and technical matters with other international organizations. 11

12 Commission for Agricultural Meteorology Open Area Programme Groups (OPAGs) Implementation / Coordination Teams (ICT) Expert Teams (ET) 12

13 Main Thrusts of CAgM Food Security Reduction of the Impacts of Natural Disasters in Agriculture (e.g. droughts, floods, etc.) Sustainable Land Management Strategies to Cope with Climate Variability/Change Impacts on Agriculture 13

14 Structure for CAgM At CAgM-XIV, the Commission continued to use the Open Programme Area Group (OPAG) structure 1. Services 2. Support Systems 3. Impacts (Climate Change / Variability) 14

15 COMMISSION FOR AGRICULTURAL METEOROLOGY President: Jim Salinger, Vice-President: L.S. Rathore Management Group (MG) OPEN PROGRAMME AREA GROUPS (OPAGs) OPAG 1 Agrometeorological Services for Agricultural Production Chairperson: S. Walker (RA I) Co-chairperson: A. Kleschenko (RA VI) OPAG 2 Support Systems for Agrometeorological Services Chairperson: F. Rossi (RA VI) Co-chairperson: E. Palacios (RA III) OPAG 3 Climate Change/Variability and Natural Disasters In Agriculture Chairperson: R. Motha (RA IV) Co-chairperson: Panmao Zhai (RA II) 15

16 OPAG 1 - Services 1.1 ICT on Agrometeorological Services Vietnam Dec ET on Content and Use of Agrometeorological Products by Farmers and Extension Services Australia May ET on Agrometeorological Aspects of Sustainable Agricultural Development Canada July

17 OPAG 2 Support Services 2.1 ICT on Support Services for Agrometeorological Services India Feb ET on Collection and Evaluation of Operational Agrometeorological Tools and Methodologies Kenya Oct ET on Communication of Agrometeorological Products and Services Australia May

18 OPAG 3: Climate Change/Variability ICT on Climate Change/Variability and Natural Disasters in Agriculture USA Nov ET on Climate Risks in Vulnerable Areas: Agrometeorological Monitoring and Coping Strategies Norway June ET on Drought and Extreme Temperatures: Preparedness and Management for Sustainable Agriculture, Rangelands, Forestry, and Fisheries China Feb

19 Other ETs ET on the Guide to Agricultural Meteorological Practices (ETGAMP) CAgM Experts serving on teams of other Technical Commissions Inter-Commission Group on WMO Information Group (ICG-WIS) Inter-Programme Expert Team on Metadata Implementation (IPET-MI) Inter-Commission Task Team on Quality Management Framework (ICTT- QMF) CAgM Representative to Group on Earth Observations (GEO) 19

20 Guide to Agricultural Meteorological Practices The Guide to Agricultural Meteorological Practices (WMO-No.134) was published in The aim of the Guide is to provide, in a convenient form, information regarding the most important practices and procedures in agricultural meteorology. The GAMP has been rewritten under the leadership of Dr Kees Stigter (former CAgM President) from with the contributions of many scientists. The 3rd draft edition is available online and is undergoing final editing with a final version scheduled to be published in the spring of

21 CAgM Timeline Nov th Sesssion on CAgM India Feb ET 3.3 Drought and Extreme Temps Dec 2009 Deadline for ET Report July th Session of CAgM - Brazil 21

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23 World AgroMeteorogical Information Service (WAMIS) 23

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25 Inter-Regional Workshop on Improving Agrometeorological Bulletins Inter-Regional Workshop on Improving Agrometeorological Bulletins, Bridgetown, Barbados (Oct 2001). Attended by 25 experts from 21 countries. Participants developed the concept of a centralized web server for agrometeorological products. 25

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27 Expert Group Meeting on Internet Applications for Agrometeorological Products Expert Group Meeting on Internet Applications for Agrometeorological Products, Washington, D.C. (May 2002). Attended by 12 experts from 7 countries. Experts developed a plan to implement a centralized web server to host: National Agrometeorological Bulletins Agrometeorological Advisories Agrometeorological Training Modules 27

28 Benefits of WAMIS to Members WAMIS helps members to disseminate and improve their agro meteorological products. As a dedicated web server, it allows countries to place their existing agrometeorological bulletins and advisories on a near real-time basis. Provides tools and resources to help members improve the quality and presentation of their agrometeorological bulletins. Provides a central location for agrometeorological information so that members can quickly and easily evaluate the various bulletins. Resource page for NMHS on Weather and Desert Locusts 28

29 Currently about 7700 visits per month 29

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34 Future Projects, Uses and Issues EU Cost Action Pubs Bibliography from RA III Various South Korean Apps (computer translation system and demo version of WAMIS Grid Portal) Training Modules 34

35 Future Projects, Uses and Issues Proposal to Organize Brainstorming Meeting on WAMIS Applications Next Phase Goal: to develop online applications for CAgM Members on WAMIS Possible Applications Upload Data to calculate Drought Indices, run Crop Models NWP applications (regional PET) GIS Applications Invite experts from mirror countries (Italy, South Korea) and other Agmet Information Tech experts Sometime in

36 WAMIS - Need input from Members and CAgM MG on Any country or organizations products (bulletins, web links) Any potential tool and resources Any Potential applications Contact: rstefanski@wmo.int 36

37 WCC-3: Another milestone in mobilizing global response to climate issues WMO with other UN Agencies and Governments to plan for a WCC-3 during 31 August 4 September, 2009, Geneva, Switzerland Theme: Seasonal to inter-annual prediction, WCC-3 will: help countries and regions benefit from knowledge for decisionsupport systems be of direct interest and relevance to policy makers, the media and the public. contribute to socio-economic benefits, including Climate DRR link into internationally agreed development goals e.g. (UN MDGs, the Hyogo Framework of Action and Bali Roadmap) 37

38 World Meteorological Organization Working together in weather, climate and water Thank You World Meteorological Organization Geneva Switzerland WMO