The virtual WMO Data Conference aims to develop a common understanding among entities from all sectors of society of the roles, requirements and arrangements for international exchange of observations and other data for monitoring and prediction of the Earth System environment, including weather, climate and water.
The Conference is expected to formulate recommendations to WMO and its partner organizations and stakeholders regarding current needs and modalities for data exchange and specifically regarding the ongoing WMO review of its data policies.
The Conference is expected to lead to:
- Common understanding among all sectors of data exchange and its role in supporting the goals laid out in the WMO convention and the global agenda as articulated in the UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Improved understanding of the role of the private sector in data provision; stronger links between the private and public sectors
- Identification of the main obstacles to increased exchange of data and specific opportunities or activities to try to overcome them
- Recommendations for decision-making at the WMO Executive Council and the World Meteorological Congress in 2021
Participants
Participants include representatives from:
- WMO Members
- Space agencies
- Private sector
- Global data users
- Academia
- Development partner organizations
- Other United Nations agencies and international organizations
Format
The sessions are structured around four themes:
- The changing landscape of weather and climate data
- Business models and data policy issues
- Filling the gaps in global data coverage
- Data exchange for earth system monitoring and prediction
Each of these sessions will feature guest speakers and contributed papers, and conclude with a moderated panel discussion with audience participation.
The closing session will formalize the conference outputs.
Interpretation in official UN languages will be provided as required.
Abstract Submissions
Participants interested in contributing a paper should submit an abstract (max 250 words) to the email address below by 23 August 2020.
Contact
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