1. 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

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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

6. Thank You