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China's two high-resolution Earth observation satellites put into operation
29.3.2019|Vreme
On March 21, China put two high-resolution Earth observation satellites, Gaofen-5 and Gaofen-6, into operation after testing. They will set to assist in a wide range of public services including environmental protection, air-pollution mitigation, agricultural surveys and disaster relief, etc.?In the field of meteorological forecast, their hyperspectral resolution data will be used in observations of trace gases, greenhouse gases, aerosol optical thickness, total ozone, glacier snow, drought and high temperature, and play a key role in response to special weather and surface disaster processes.
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CMA is willing to help African countries tackle meteorological disasters
29.3.2019|Vreme
Recently, tropical cyclone Idai has inflicted grave impacts on African countries like Mozambique, Zimbabwe and Malawi.China Meteorological Administration (CMA) keeps tabs on the development status of Idai and provides meteorological service products via the website of World Meteorological Centre (Beijing).
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State of the Climate in 2018 shows accelerating climate change impacts
28.3.2019|Vreme
The physical signs and socio-economic impacts of climate change are accelerating as record greenhouse gas concentrations drive global temperatures towards increasingly dangerous levels, according to a new report from the World Meteorological Organization.?The WMO Statement on the State of the Global Climate in 2018, its 25th anniversary edition, highlights record sea level rise, as well as exceptionally high land and ocean temperatures over the past four years. This warming trend has lasted since the start of this century and is expected to continue.
First Users Climate Outlook Forum underway in Nukuâalofa - Tonga Meteorology Department
27.3.2019|Vreme
The Minister for MEIDECC Honourable Poasi Tei opened the first Users Climate Outlook Forum for Tonga at the National Reserve Bank?s conference room this morning.
The meeting aims to link climate information generated by Tonga Meteorological Service with stakeholders and users of climate information to improve the application of climate information particularly the seasonal climate outlooks.?
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World Water Day: Leaving No one Behind
22.3.2019|Voda
WMO promotes inclusive and innovative hydrological solutions
WMO joins the international community in celebrating World Water Day 2019, under the theme ?leaving no one behind.??According to the recently released United Nations World Water Development Report,?Leaving No One Behind, over 2 billion people live in countries experiencing high water stress?a problem that will be magnified as the demand for water rises and the effects of climate change intensify.
Hurricane Committee retires names Florence and Michael
20.3.2019|Vreme
Florence and Michael won?t have another chance to wreak havoc in the Atlantic Basin.?The names of these two storms, which caused extensive fatalities and damage from Florida north to Virginia last year, have been retired by the World Meteorological Organization?s Region IV Hurricane Committee.
World Meteorological Day celebrates the Sun, the Earth and the Weather
19.3.2019|Vreme
The Sun, the Earth and the Weather is the theme of this year?s World Meteorological Day. It?? highlights the role of the Sun in delivering the energy that powers all life on Earth, and drives the weather, ocean currents and the hydrological cycle.?
Tropical Cyclone Idai hits Mozambique
15.3.2019|Vreme
Tropical Cyclone Idai made landfall on 14 March at 23.30 GMT, close to Beira City in Mozambique. Heavy rainfall, strong winds (above 150 km/h) and storm surge estimated at 2.5m height affected the region. Initial reports indicate there may be hundreds of deaths, and hundreds of thousands of people impacted in Mozambique, Malawi and Zimbabwe.
Precautionary approach over marine geoengineering
14.3.2019|Vreme
Recent developments in the climate change arena, including the Paris Agreement in 2015 and the publication of the IPCC Special Report on Global Warming of 1.5 ?C, have noted the potential need for negative emission technologies to remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere in order to limit temperature increase.
WMO supports Sustainable Climate Information Services
13.3.2019|Vreme
As the recognition of the dependence between climate change and variability and human welfare grows, climate action continues gaining importance on the global development agenda
Monthly Weather Summary - February 2019 - Kingdom of Bahrain
11.3.2019|Vreme
February 2019 was warmer than normal in temperatures with below average precipitation and relative humidities.?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 22.0?C which is 0.8?C above the long-term normal. The highest temperature recorded during the month was 26.3?C which occurred on the 27th of February at Bahrain International Airport but recorded 27.6?C on the 16th of February at Durrat Al Bahrain.
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WMO marks International Womenâs Day
8.3.2019|Vreme
The theme of International Women?s Day on 8th March, is ?Think equal, build smart, innovate for change?.? Increased investment in women is among the main strategies for implementing the WMO Gender Equality Policy and WMO Gender Action Plan.
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Climate faces in dialogue with the Andes / Rostros del clima en diálogo con los Andes - CLIMANDES
7.3.2019|Vreme
From the coast to the Peruvian Andes, from the western to the eastern slopes, from the Altiplano of Puno to the Sacred Valley of Cusco, the climate route speaks, dialogues, communicates, listens and shares to unlearn and learn. It is in this walking and walking, of scorching Sun, dynamic Earth and playful Weather; that encourages us to share that bridge of knowledge that inspires the women who live in the Andes and converse with the climate, who look at the sky every day to know how the weather will be tomorrow.
AMCOMET calls for greater investment in Africa to improve weather and climate services
5.3.2019|Voda
The African Ministerial Conference on Meteorology (AMCOMET) has issued a call for greater investment by national governments and development partners, in weather, climate and water services in order to promote sustainable development, cope with climate change and protect life and property on the continent.
Climate research for the 21st century
28.2.2019|Vreme
The achievements and future directions of the?are outlined in a Nature Climate Change interview with Professor Dame Julia Slingo, who led a comprehensive review of the WMO co-sponsored programme.
WMO seeks to develop the first global atmospheric deposition maps of pollutants
28.2.2019|Vreme
Increasing levels of airborne pollutants deposited either through gravity (i.e. free-falling)?or washed out by rain can result in detrimental effects to crops, human health and vulnerable ecosystems by altering critical and delicate chemical balances. Identifying areas most at risk and which would most benefit from measures to control excessive pollutant load is crucial.
Regional Information for Extreme Events: An Early Career Perspective
28.2.2019|Voda
The paper emerged from discussions during the three-day Young Earth System Scientists - Young Hydrologic Society (YESS-YHS) workshop, which was conjointly held with the Global Energy and Water Exchanges (GEWEX) Open Science Conference in Canmore, Canada. The roughly 40 Early Career Researchers (ECRs) from 26 countries discussed three possible ways forward in the field: a stronger interaction between users and scientists, a collaborative modelling approach between the different modelling communities, and possible inclusion of unconventional data sources in scientific studies. By making strides in the three domains, the scientific community can gain improved quantification and prediction of extreme events, and deliver more useful and relevant regional information to users.
WMO Update: 50-60% chance of El Niño within next 3 months
26.2.2019|Vreme
There is a 50-60% chance of El Ni?o developing by May 2019, although it is not expected to be a strong event, according to the latest update from the World Meteorological Organization (WMO). Sea surface temperatures in the tropical Pacific were at or slightly below El Ni?o thresholds in January and early February 2019. Some El Ni?o-like atmospheric patterns also emerged around late January.
Three Ways Forward to Improve Regional Information for Extreme Events: An Early Career Perspective
18.2.2019|Voda
The paper emerged from discussions during the three-day Young Earth System Scientists - Young Hydrologic Society (YESS-YHS) workshop, which was conjointly held with the Global Energy and Water Exchanges (GEWEX) Open Science Conference in Canmore, Canada. The roughly 40 Early Career Researchers (ECRs) from 26 countries discussed three possible ways forward in the field: a stronger interaction between users and scientists, a collaborative modelling approach between the different modelling communities, and possible inclusion of unconventional data sources in scientific studies. By making strides in the three domains, the scientific community can gain improved quantification and prediction of extreme events, and deliver more useful and relevant regional information to users.
Kickoff Meeting of Papua New Guinea CREWS Project
18.2.2019|Voda
Developing countries, least developed countries (LDCs) and small island developing states (SIDS) are particularly vulnerable to impact of climate extremes, including drought which could lead to water crisis or severe food shortage.
