Jeff Wilson JWilson@wmo.int Meteorological Services for Improved Humanitarian Planning and Response Training Jeff Wilson JWilson@wmo.int

Task Team Terms of Reference Review and document the needs and requirements of the international humanitarian agencies for: …. … c) Training with regards to the effective utilization of meteorological, hydrological and climate services

Requirements Preparedness Response Prevention Global Regional National Local

Requirements and time scales Preparedness < 24 hours 1 day to a week Week to seasonal Multi- year Global Regional National Local Response < 24 hours 1 day to a week Week to seasonal Multi- year Global Regional National Local Recovery < 24 hours 1 day to a week Week to seasonal Multi- year Global Regional National Local

Summary Time and Space Scales < 24 hours 1 day to a week Week to seasonal Multi- year Global X Regional National Local

Steps forward Clarify the generic products or services you require. Clarify the tasks/ decisions that will require people to use these products (brings in competencies)

What WMO can add Globally, regionally or nationally Education and training resources Liaison for education and training opportunities through Regional Training Centres, Regional Climate Centres and National Meteorological and Hydrological Services Willingness to work with you, at least globally, to help you clarify your requirements

Expectations Weather for emergency managers – basic and advanced Weather for early warning managers – basic and advanced Weather and climate for early warning and Disaster Risk Reduction managers – basic and advanced

Online Examples Comet http://www.meted.ucar.edu Social science perspective on flood events Anticipating hazardous weather and community risk Community hurricane preparedness

Regional Training Centres