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Le 24 Mai 2017 est désormais une date historique et inscrite dans les annales des services climatiques au Cameroun !

Haiti’s National Meteorological and Hydrological Service (UHM) has a new headquarters – an important milestone in the drive to improve weather forecasts and warnings, and build resilience to tropical cyclones, floods and other hazards.

Over 70 participants representing 34 organizations and 22 countries across the four corners of Africa and the world, came together in Saly, Senegal from 1 to 2 May 2017, to discuss the critical need for a coordinated effort in scaling up weather, water and climate services delivery in the region of Africa.

Dans le cadre de la mise en place effective du Cadre National des Services Climatiques (CNSC) un atelier de validation s’est tenu ce jeudi 13 Avril à l’espace CRRAE UMOA sis au plateau.

NORCAP has a number of world class experts within the areas of resilience, climate change adaptation and disaster risk reduction in their roster. Many of them are placed in highly operational and strategic positions, where they aim to make a real difference. 

A District Level Stakeholders Consultation Workshop on Tanzania’s National Framework for Climate Services (NFCS) was held on 23 February 2017 in Kiteto District, Manyara Region. Organized by the Tanzania Meteorological Agency (TMA), the workshop is part of the implementation of the Global Framework for Climate Services (GFCS) programme.

The 6th training course on "Climatology, Foundation for Climate Services," a two-week training held annually at the Meteorology School of Météo-France  in  Toulouse  (ENM), took place in February 2017.  This year, a French-language session brought together 12 French-speaking countries.

The media can serve as a gatekeeper between scientific experts, who study and analyze climate, and the general public, who may not have the time or inclination to delve into detailed reports. The media also has the power to alter perceptions and influence public opinion.