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.
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May 26, 2017 ![]() 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. |
May 10, 2017 ![]() 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. |
April 21, 2017 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. |
April 18, 2017 ![]() 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. |
March 7, 2017 ![]() 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. |
March 7, 2017 ![]() 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. |
March 1, 2017 ![]() 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. |
February 9, 2017 ![]() Africa is highly vulnerable to climate variability and climate change. When drought strikes and farmers are unprepared, food security and livelihoods suffer. In Sub-Saharan Africa, agriculture contributes 14 percent of gross domestic product. |
December 7, 2016 The UN Climate talks in Marrakech put a spotlight on adaptation of African agriculture, including innovations that help farmers shield themselves against climate impacts. The webinar is accessible here |
November 10, 2016 ![]() C’est assurément l’aboutissement d’un processus participatif et inclusif qui a démarré depuis Avril 2013, sous le leadership et la coordination de la Direction Générale de la Météorologique Nationale (DGMN) et le soutien technique et financier de la coordination régionale du Cadre Mondial pour les Services Climatique (CMSC) ainsi que de l’OMM. |