Flood Forecasting Initiative Workshop on the Strategy and Action Plan of the WMO Flood Forecasting Initiative WMO Headquarters Geneva, 08 – 10 December 2009 KEY FEATURES OF THE SAP

Status of National Forecasting and Warning Services - Regional and Global Overview Examples of flood forecasting Services around the world, summary of regional problems and opportunities in flood forecasting (see DOC 3, Regional Issues) Key Challenges for NMHSs Capacity Building Observation networks and telecommunication Integration hydrological & meteorological data and information Data management and forecast modelling Modernization of services and effectiveness of forecasting procedures and products

Core Solutions in the Frame of the WMO Flood Forecasting Initiative (“Action Domains”, see DOC 5) Strengthening of Observing and Information Systems Promoting Data Exchange Improvement of Meteorological Forecasting Practices and Products Improvement of Hydrological Forecasting Practices and Products Strengthening of Institutional Coordination, Cooperation and Integration between NMSs and NHSs Strengthening of Cooperation and Coordination between Countries Promoting Training and Capacity building in NMHSs Formulating Technical Documentation and Guidelines related to Flood Forecasting

Complementary Aspects to Facilitate the Implementation of the possible Solutions (“Action Domains, see DOC 5) Supporting Disaster Management Addressing Climate Variability and Change in the Light of Extreme Events Demonstrating the value of meteorological and hydrological data, information and products

Formulation of Implementation Plans (see DOC 9) … to be based on activities proposed under the different Action Domains National Sub-Regional Regional Proposed Demonstration Projects (See DOC 1, and 9) …focussing on key challenges of National Hydrological and Meteorological Services Cooperation and Technical Assistance (see DOC 1, item 99) Creation of a Flood Forecasting and Warning International Support Committee (FFWISC), consisting of representatives of donor countries, to which WMO could provide secretariat services

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