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New study shows socio-economic benefits of weather observations
11.3.2021|Vreme
Behind every weather forecast, every early warning of life-threatening hazards, and every long-term climate change projection are observational data.
A new report published by the World Bank, produced in collaboration with the World Meteorological Organization and the Met Office (UK), estimates improving the collection and international exchange of surface-based observational data will deliver additional socioeconomic benefits worth more than US $5 billion a year.
This is a conservative estimate and does not include the huge non-monetary benefits such as potential lives saved and...
World marks 10th anniversary of Japan earthquake, tsunami and nuclear accident
11.3.2021|Vreme
The tenth anniversary of the earthquake, Tsunami and nuclear accident in Japan is being marked by ceremonies to mourn the victims and reflection on lessons learned, including stronger multi-hazard early warning systems and environmental emergency response coordination, to prevent a future tragedy.
?Today is a solemn day of remembrance for the 18,400 people who died or are still missing as a result of the Great East Japan Earthquake and Tsunami ten years ago.?My condolences go to those who continue to grieve the loss of loved ones.??And I think of those who remain displaced,...
63rd issue of the TCC News - Japan Meteorological Agency
9.3.2021|Vreme
The Tokyo Climate Center (TCC) of the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) has released the 63rd issue of the TCC News on the TCC website.?This issue covers: -?The year 2020 tied with 2016 as the warmest since 1891?- Highlights of the Global Climate in 2020?- Summary of Japan's Climatic Characteristics for 2020?- New Indian Ocean Dipole products?- TCC and WMC Tokyo co-contributions to ASEANCOF-15?- TCC Activity Report for 2020
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February: mixed temperatures highlight new âclimate norms
9.3.2021|Vreme
The northern hemisphere winter and southern hemisphere summer exhibited very mixed climate patterns, with below average temperatures in parts of the world. But the gradual introduction of updated ?climate norms? gives rise to the question as to what is an average temperature. ?
For boreal winter, the region of most above average temperatures covered northeastern Canada, Greenland and the Arctic ocean, whereas Siberia stands out as the region with the most below average temperatures, according to a new climate report from Copernicus Climate Change Service implemented by the European...
Monthly Weather Summary - February 2021 - Kingdom of Bahrain
8.3.2021|Vreme
February 2021 was warmer than normal in temperatures and below-average precipitation.?The mean temperature of the month was 19.7?C which is 1.3?C above the long-term normal for February and this goes on record as the fourth-highest mean monthly temperature for February since 1902. This is the same as February 1960 and exceeded by February 1963 with a record of 21.5?C, February 1999 and 2010 with a record of 20.4?C and February 1979, 2015 and 2018 with a record of 19.8?C.
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International Womenâs Day celebrates women in leadership
8.3.2021|Vreme
WMO joins the rest of the world in celebrating International Women?s Day. ?This year?s theme, ?Women in leadership: Achieving an equal future in a COVID-19 world,? celebrates the tremendous efforts by women and girls around the world in shaping a more equal future and recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic and highlights the gaps that remain.
Women?s full and effective participation and leadership in of all areas of life drives progress for everyone. Yet, women are still underrepresented in public life and decision-making, as revealed in the UN?Secretary-General?s recent report....
Flash Flood Guidance System promotes gender equality
8.3.2021|Vreme
To mark International Women?s Day on 8 March 2021, WMO is showcasing the results of a special survey on Women in the Flash Flood Guidance System (FFGS) Project with Global Coverage.
The Women in FFGS Project Survey received responses from 22 female experts from 18 countries. They provided answers and shared their experience, achievements and ways to overcome challenges on their path to become successful in their work of expertise.
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IPCC reschedules Working Group I approval session
5.3.2021|Vreme
?The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has rescheduled the approval session for the Working Group I contribution to the Sixth Assessment Report (AR6) to 26-30 July 2021 from April.
The IPCC is the UN body for assessing the science related to climate change. It was established by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) in 1988 to provide political leaders with periodic scientific assessments concerning climate change, its implications and risks, as well as to put forward adaptation and mitigation strategies....
Report shows insufficient climate action plans
26.2.2021|Vreme
UN Climate Change?has published an initial assessment of Nationally Determined Countributions, the?NDC Synthesis Report, showing nations must redouble efforts and submit stronger, more ambitious national climate action plans in 2021 if they?re to achieve the?Paris Agreement?goal of limiting global temperature rise by 2?C?ideally 1.5?C?by the end of the century.
The report was requested by Parties to the Paris Agreement to measure the progress of national climate action plans ? known as?NDCs?? ahead of COP26 this November in Glasgow. Covering submissions up to...
Typhoon Committee holds annual session
26.2.2021|Vreme
The Typhoon Committee, a joint body of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific and the World Meteorological Organization, has just held its 53rd annual session, continuing the long-term commitment to protect lives and property from tropical cyclones and typhoons in Northwestern Pacific Ocean.
The virtual session, which concluded on 25 February 2021. was hosted by Japan and attended by more than 100 participants from National Meteorological and Hydrological Services (NMHSs) and national disaster risk reduction agencies. Hasegawa Naoyuki, Director-General...
UN Security Council debates climate change
24.2.2021|Vreme
More collective action is needed to address the risks climate change poses to global peace and security, United Nations Secretary-General Ant?nio Guterres told a high-level Security Council debate?on 23 February.
"The last decade was the hottest in human history. Carbon dioxide levels are at record highs,? said the UN Secretary-General, quoting WMO figures. He said that extreme weather and climate ?shocks not only damage the environment on which we depend; they also weaken our political, economic and social systems.?
?The science is clear: we need to limit the global temperature...
2020 China Climate Bulletin: above normal temperature and precipitation - China Meteorological Administration
23.2.2021|Vreme
In 2020, both China?s annual mean air temperature and precipitation were above normal, according to a new update from 2020 China Climate Bulletin which was released by China Meteorological Administration (CMA) On February 9, 2021.?The annual mean air temperature and precipitation were the eighth and fourth highest respectively since 1951. In general, the disasters caused by rainstorm and flood were more serious than those by drought. In summer, the southern China experienced the most severe flood with extreme heavy rainstorm since 1998. Regional and periodic drought brought slight...
Extreme weather hits USA, Europe
19.2.2021|Vreme
Large swathes of North America have been gripped by cold and heavy snowfall, causing loss of life, major traffic chaos and power outages for millions of people.
The prolonged freeze, which saw many new record cold maximum and minimum temperatures, was caused by an Arctic blast of air moving down from Canada all the way into Texas.
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Extreme winter weather hits USA, Europe
19.2.2021|Vreme
Large swathes of North America have been gripped by cold and heavy snowfall, causing loss of life, major traffic chaos and power outages for millions of people.
The prolonged freeze, which saw many new record cold maximum and minimum temperatures, was caused by an Arctic blast of air moving down from Canada all the way into Texas.
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WMO boosts regional cooperation in Asia-Pacific
19.2.2021|Vreme
The Typhoon Committee, which symbolizes the successful cooperation between WMO and the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific, holds its 53rd annual session from 23 to 25 February.
Participants from the National Meteorological and Hydrological Services (NMHSs) and national Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) agencies will exchange information on achievements of the past session, review activities of the Members, as well as operational and research collaborations, with the clear focus on reducing the number of lives lost and damage to property caused by tropical...
Make peace with nature, says new UN report
19.2.2021|Vreme
The world can transform its relationship with nature and tackle the climate, biodiversity and pollution crises together to secure a sustainable future and prevent future pandemics, according to a new report by the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) that offers a comprehensive blueprint for future action.
The report,?Making Peace with Nature, lays out the gravity of these three environmental crises by drawing on global assessments, including those from the?Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change?and the?Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform for Biodiversity and...
Greater Horn of Africa Climate Outlook
18.2.2021|Vreme
The Greater Horn of Africa Climate Outlook Forum (GHACOF)?has issued its forecast for March, April, May, which is an important rainfall season for large parts of the region.
A wetter than usual season is expected?over western Kenya, eastern Uganda, western Ethiopia, eastern South Sudan, Tanzania, parts of Burundi and Rwanda, and limited areas of northern Somalia.?
Drier than usual conditions are expected?over eastern Eritrea, north-eastern Ethiopia, limited areas of western South Sudan, and a few places over eastern Kenya. ?
The season is expected to start 1-...
The northeastern regions of Libya have been affected by weather extremes on Monday and Tuesday 15 & 16 February, 2021
17.2.2021|Vreme
A cold wave hit the northeastern regions of Libya, where the maximum temperature showed decreases during the day ranging from 5?C - 11?C, and fell to nearly 0?C at night. It was accompanied by northwest winds exceeding 30 knots and rainfall between 37 - 46 mm over Al-Bayda and Shahat. It was also accompanied by snowfall over the areas of Al-Jabal AlAkhdar (Sidi Al-Hamri - Al-Fandiya - Shahat - Al-Bayda). The National Meteorological Centre (NMC) issued and disseminated an early warning to the public sectors and via the media 48 hours before the occurrence of these extremes urging them to take...
Regional meeting focuses on service delivery
17.2.2021|Vreme
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Artificial intelligence can boost disaster management
12.2.2021|Vreme
The World Meteorological Organization is participating in a new interdisciplinary Focus Group to contend with the increasing prevalence and severity of natural hazards with the help of artificial intelligence (AI).
The?International Telecommunications Union Focus Group on 'AI for natural disaster management'?will support global efforts to improve our understanding and modelling of natural hazards and disasters. Led by ITU in partnership with WMO and the UN Environment Programme, it will distill emerging best practices to develop a roadmap for international action in AI for...
