1. OBJECTIVES AND EXPECTED OUTCOMES OF THE FIRST CONTIENNETAL THEMA TRAINING ACMAD-MESA CONTR-1 and Celebration of the 56 th WMD ACMAD, Niamey-NIGER 21 th – 25 th March 20156

2. OUTLINE  MESA PROGRAMME OBJECTIVE&PURPOSE  ACMAD-MESA PROJECT OBJECTIVE AND PURPOSE  TARGET USERS AND BENEFICIARIES  ACTIVITIES WITH EMPHASIS ON CAPACITY BUILDING  EXPECTED OUTCOMES OF THE CONTR-01  ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE

3. - Sendai Framework for DRR - Paris Agreement - SDG Global Framework for Climate Services structure

5. RCC infrastructure in Africa WMO/RA I, Nov 2010 Mandatory Functions of Africa RCC at ACMAD

6. MESA PROGRAMME DESCRIPTION MESA will reinforce the framework and cooperation/exchange between Europe and Africa to develop operational information services based on satellite and ins-situ Earth Observations for environmental management and security in Africa Security= protection of population against damages to living ( ecosystems, deforestation, depletion of fish stocks, land degradation…) and non living things ( buildings, roads and other infrastructure…) due to stresses ( fires, floods, drought, pollution …) ( ecosystems, deforestation, depletion of fish stocks, land degradation…) and non living things ( buildings, roads and other infrastructure…) due to stresses ( fires, floods, drought, pollution …) Beneficiaries ACP Secretariat, CEMAC, ECOWAS, IGAD, IOC, SADC countries

7. MESA PROGRAMME MESA Programme Overall Objective nationalregional continentalpolicies and development plans “To support African decision-makers and planners in designing and implementing national, regional and continental policies and development plans towards sustainable development MESA Programme Purpose information managementdecision-makingplanning capacity “ To Increase information management, decision-making and planning capacity of African continental, regional and national institutions mandated for environment, climate, food security by enhancing access to and use of Earth observations” Continental Climate THEMA Overall Objective and Purpose

8. ACMAD Continental Climate THEMA Continental Climate THEMA Overall Objective “To increase climate information within the African continent through enhanced capacity of African continental, regional and national institutions by providing new and improved climate services for Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) and enhanced regional collaboration through better access to Earth Observation, communication, strengthened policy frameworks and capacity building.” Continental Climate THEMA Purpose “Enhanced capacities to manage climate related disasters through improved climate services, information and training.” Continental Climate THEMA Overall Objective and Purpose

9. TARGET USERS AND FINAL BENEFICIARIES

10. ACMAD Continental Climate THEMA Continental Climate THEMA Partners AGRHYMET ICPAC BDMS/SADC-CSC University Cheikh Anta Diop Dakar University of Nairobi

11. Nr. Result Area Thematic Key Components and Activities Operational Activities /tasks 1 Improved and sustainable access by African stakeholders to Earth Observation (EO) data and information at continental, regional and national levels. 1. Accessing Climate and Environmental Data 1.1.Installation, maintenance and operation of Stations 1.2. Development, Installation, maintenance and operation of GEO-Portal with data server, applications server and web interface 2 Two New Operational Climate Services related to DRR based on Improved Earth Observation data and other information services available, contributing to better decision making and planning at continental, regional and national levels for DRR and CCA. 2. Climate Services: Climate Change Assessment, Drought service and Seasonal Climate Forecast Definition of Indices and Thresholds, Algorithms, Mapping /graphs with data and products Producing Technical notes, Reports/Bulletins and briefs 2.1. Definition/specification of Products and Services 2.2. Development 2.3. Integration 2.4. Validation 2.5. Operation 2.6. User Support&Feeback 3 Improved collaboration within African Regions and between Africa and Europe. 3. Improved collaboration within African Regions and Europe Contribution with climate information to other services Coordinating continental climate bulletin with other RICs Contributing to continental bulletins through continental climate information 3.1. Exchanging Information, Experts, Algorithms 3.2. Selection of appropriate services relevant to continental level and other RICs 3,3, Downscaling, up-scaling and dissemination of products, bulletins, reports 3.4 participation to technical for a and meetings 4 Strengthened political and policy development frameworks sufficient to ensure an active and sustainable participation of stakeholders in initiatives concerning the DRR and CCA 4. Strengthening the Role and Information on Africa in International DRR and CC-relevant Political Frameworks Supplying User Friendly Products to Policy makers. Supply Emergency Organizations with well translated Climate Information for DRR. Effective Climate Risk Communication 4.1. Policy and Decision Makers Sensitization 4.2. Participation in Fora 4.3. Continental Steering Committee 4.4. Enhancing Visibility 5 Increased knowledge and capacities of African stakeholders with regard to EO, CCA and DRR information (sources, uses, limitations, policy implications, etc) that will contribute to sustainable and long-term benefits by Enhancing Climate Knowledge and Skills 5. Enhancing Climate Knowledge and Skills Basic: GIS, EUMETCast, e-station/EMMA software (by JRC and EUMETSAT) Medium (NMHSs): Drought Monitoring, seasonal forecasting and climate change assessment (by ACMAD and RICs) Advanced (Universities): Drought, climate change assessment, seasonal forecasting with Data from observations, reanalysis and Models ( by ACMAD, UoN and UCAD) 5.1. Training Preparation 5.2. Continental Climate Service Trainings 5.3. Regional Climate Services Trainings 5.4. Climate Service Distance Education 5.5. On-the-Job training 5.6. University Programme

12. Nr. Result Area Thematic Key Components and Activities Operational Activities /tasks 5 Increased knowledge and capacities of African stakeholders with regard to EO, Climate and DRR information (sources, uses, limitations, policy implications, …) 5. Enhancing Climate Knowledge and Skills Basic: GIS, EUMETCast, e- station/EMMA software (by JRC and EUMETSAT) Medium (NMHSs): Drought Monitoring, seasonal forecasting and climate change assessment (by ACMAD and RICs) Advanced (Universities): Drought, climate change assessment, seasonal forecasting with Data from observations, reanalysis and Models ( by ACMAD, UoN and UCAD) 5.1. Training Preparation 5.2. Continental Climate Service Trainings 5.3. Regional Climate Services Trainings 5.4. Climate Service Distance Education 5.5. On-the-Job training 5.6. University Programme

14. Exchange on products for Climate Services for DRR developed by ACMAD-MESA Interpret products and provide: -Technical Notes for forecasts discussions or briefings; -Bulletins and Reports for climate sensitive sector ( agriculture, water, DRR, experts…) - Statements&Briefs for policy and decision makers Undertake practical exercise with production of a Statement on 2015 Climate for Africa, African Drought Monitor&outlook and a brief for policy&decision makers (with ACMAD-MESA Guidance) ( two Universities prepare drafts Discuss table of contents for training modules for University programmes on climate services ( two Universities prepare drafts) ACTIVITIES OF THE CONTR-01

15. OUTCOMES Focal points network established and operational ACMAD-MESA Focal points network with trained-trainers established and operational focused on The network focused on CCA and DSF services is committed to contribute to:  Training material development;  Regional Trainings;  On the job trainings;  Distance Education on climate services  University training programme development

16. ACMAD-MESA PROJECT ORGANIZATION CHART ACMAD-MESA ORGANIZATION Thematic Expert 2 DSF Project Manager System admin& Data Base Support Expert 3 Thematic Expert 1 CCA Communication Officer Finance& AdminOfficer Short Term Experts CCA & DSF Intern&Seconded Experts Admin&Logistic Accounting Support Expert

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