Joint Workshop on Strengthening Multi-Hazard Early Warning Systems and Early Actions in Southeast Asia

18-20 February 2020, Bangkok, Thailand

Session 9:

A sub-regional (SEA/ASEAN) approach to strengthening meteorological and

hydrological services?

Mr Jochen Luther, Scientific Officer, DRR and Public Services Branch, WMO Services Department

Many regional players and activities

• WMO/NMHS activities: SWFDP-SeA, SeAFFGS, MRCFFGS, SAOFFGS, Myanmar FFGS, ASEANCOF, HydroHub, IBF, …

• Donors/projects: CREWS, WB/GFDRR, ADB,ESCAP TF, GIZ, KMA/KOICA, JMA/JAICA,UKMO/DFID, SDC, USAID, SSOP, …

• Other implementing /development partners:UNDP, FAO, ADPC, RIMES, …

• Intergovermental bodies / plans:ASEAN (ACDM, SCMG), MRC, ESCAP,RIMES, ADPC/RCC, Typhoon Committee

A regional approach to strengthening hydromet

services?

Example for regional coordination

• PRIORITY 1: IMPROVED WEATHER SERVICES→marine/ocean, aviation, public services

• PRIORITY 2: DISASTER RISK REDUCTION→MHEWS, CCA

• PRIORITY 3: IMPROVED CLIMATE & HYDROLOGICAL SERVICES→ Climate information and prediction, water resources

• PRIORITY 4: INTEGRATEDOBSERVING &COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS

• PRIORITY 5: COORDINATEDSUPPORT FOR NMHSs & PMC

VisionTo enable better management of the risks of climate variability and change and adaptation to climate change, through the development and incorporation of science-based climate information and prediction into planning, policy and practice on the global, regional and national scale.

National Frameworks for Climate Services (NFCSs) as a foundational step for the implementation of projects and for reaching the targets of the Paris Agreement

Development of Regional Frameworks for Climate Services (RFCSs) are being launched

GFCS Sponsors & Partners

GFCS Priority Areas

• Agriculture & Food Security

• Disaster risk reduction

• Water

• Health

• Energy

Decision-making and investments in climate-sensitive sectors are improved through the co-development and use of climate services with user interface platforms (UIPs)

Regional Climate Outlook Forums

Discussion

• Which value would you see in a regional approachto strengthening hydromet services?

• Who should participate in its development and implementation?

• What would be the main elements?

• What would be other regional/global frameworkssuch an approach needs to link to?