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WMO will step up action on Sustainable Development Goal targets for water
22.3.2020|Voda
Climate and water both lie at the heart of the Sustainable Development Goals ? the package of 17 crosscutting themes adopted by the international community in 2015. With just 10 years remaining until the 2030 target for achieving the goals, WMO is stepping up its efforts on the water targets.
World Water Day focuses on climate change and âsafe hands
22.3.2020|Voda
Water and climate are inextricably linked. We feel the effects of climate change mostly through water: more floods, more droughts, and more pollution. At the same time, we can tackle climate change through water, according to a joint message issued by Gilbert F. Houngbo, Chair of UN-Water and President of the International Fund for Agricultural Development, and WMO Secretary-General Petteri Taalas for World Water Day and World Meteorological Day.
Economic slowdown as a result of COVID is no substitute for Climate Action
20.3.2020|Vreme
Efforts to control the Coronavirus pandemic have reduced economic activity and led to localized improvements in air quality. But it is too early to assess the implications for concentrations of greenhouse gases which are responsible for long-term climate change. Carbon dioxide levels at key observing stations have so far this year been higher than last year.
Economic slowdown as a result of COVID is no substitute for Climate Action
20.3.2020|Vreme
Efforts to control the Coronavirus pandemic have reduced economic activity and led to localized improvements in air quality. But it is too early to assess the implications for concentrations of greenhouse gases which are responsible for long-term climate change. Carbon dioxide levels at key observing stations have so far this year been higher than last year.
Flash Flood Guidance System saves lives
20.3.2020|Voda
Flash floods cause more than 5,000 deaths worldwide annually, exceeding any other flood-related event. ?They have enough power to change the course of rivers, bury houses in mud, and sweep away or destroy whatever is on their path.
New web tool monitors quality of observations
19.3.2020|Vreme
?WMO and the European Centre for Medium Range Weather Forecasts (ECMWF) launched a new web-based interface on 17 March 2020 to help monitor the availability and quality of global meteorological observations within the ?WMO Integrated Global Observing System (WIGOS).
COVID-19: WMO postpones meetings through to June
12.3.2020|Vreme
In the light?of the?global spread and impact of?COVID-19, and mindful of the importance of taking mitigating measures against the virus, the World Meteorological Organization has decided to postpone a series of events and meetings that were scheduled to take place from March through to June.
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Monthly Weather Summary - February 2020 - Kingdom of Bahrain
11.3.2020|Vreme
February 2020 was warmer than normal in temperatures and below-average precipitation.?The mean temperature of the month was 19.1?C which is 1.2?C above the long-term normal for February.?The mean maximum temperature of the month was 22.6?C which is 1.4?C above the long-term normal. The highest temperature recorded during the month was 29.5?C which occurred on the 8th February at Bahrain International Airport but recorded 33.2?C on the 25th February at Bahrain International Circuit.?
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State of the Climate report released by UN and WMO chiefs
11.3.2020|Vreme
The year 2020 will be pivotal for climate action if the world is to control ever worsening impacts and indicators of climate change before it is too late, according to United Nations Secretary-General Ant?nio Guterres as he launched WMO?s Statement on the State of the Global Climate.
Multi-agency report highlights increasing signs and impacts of climate change in atmosphere, land and oceans
10.3.2020|Vreme
The tell-tale physical signs of climate change such as increasing land and ocean heat, accelerating sea level rise and melting ice are highlighted in a new report compiled by the World Meteorological Organization and an extensive network of partners. It documents impacts of weather and climate events on socio-economic development, human health, migration and displacement, food security and land and marine ecosystems.
59th issue of the TCC News - Japan Meteorological Agency
9.3.2020|Vreme
The Tokyo Climate Center (TCC) of the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) has released the 59th issue of the TCC News on the TCC website.?This issue covers:?- Global surface temperature for 2019 was the second highest since 1891?- Highlights of the Global Climate in 2019?- Summary of Japan's Climatic Characteristics for 2019?- TCC contributions to ASEANCOF-13 and visit to MSS?- TCC Training Seminar on Climate Analysis Information on Extreme Climate Events?- Update of website on RA II Information Sharing for Climate Services?- TCC Activity Report for 2019?
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Europe has warmest winter on record
5.3.2020|Vreme
The past winter was by far the warmest on record for Europe, according to the Copernicus Climate Change Service/ECMWF. It was the second warmest February, both globally and for Europe, in its record.
UN Secretary-General will launch WMO Statement on the State of the Global Climate in 2019
5.3.2020|Vreme
The World Meteorological Organization Statement on the State of the Climate in 2019 will be released on Tuesday 10 March 2020 at a press conference with United Nations Secretary-General Ant?nio Guterres and WMO Secretary-General Petteri Taalas at United Nations headquarters, New York.
WMO expects above average temperatures, but no El Niño
2.3.2020|Vreme
Above average temperatures are expected in many parts of the globe in the next few months, even without the presence of a warming El Ni?o event, according to the World Meteorological Organization.
German Foreign Minister visits WMO
27.2.2020|Vreme
During a visit on 24 February, German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas was informed about World Meteorological Organization efforts to support the global agenda on climate change, disaster risk reduction and sustainable development.
Digital Dialogues focus on Big Data and the Global Goals
27.2.2020|Vreme
WMO and the World Health Organization hosted a cross-sectoral dialogue on digital cooperation and Big Data in preparation for the United Nations World Data Forum 2020 in October 2020
Heavy rains contribute to desert locust crisis in East Africa
27.2.2020|Vreme
Unusual weather and climate conditions, including widespread and heavy rains since October 2019, have contributed to a serious and widespread Desert locust outbreak, which threatening rural food security across East Africa.
New record for Antarctic continent reported
27.2.2020|Vreme
The Argentine research base, Esperanza, on the northern tip of the Antarctic peninsula, set a new record temperature of 18.3?C on 6 February, beating the former record of 17.5?C on 24 March 2015, according to Argentina?s national meteorological service (SMN).
Caribbean forecasters contribute to major international atmospheric and oceanic field study - Caribbean Meteorological Organization
27.2.2020|Vreme
For the first time, forecasters from across the Caribbean have been participating in a major international atmospheric and oceanic field campaign, entitled, "Elucidating the Role of Clouds-Circulation Coupling in Climate" (EUREC4A). The field campaign is focused on the areas east and south of Barbados, from 20 January to 20 February 2020.
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Climate Action is a priority and a driver of world affairs: UN chief
27.2.2020|Voda
Climate action will be both a priority and a driver of world affairs through the coming decade, according to United Nations Secretary-General Ant?nio Guterres.
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