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Decision 1 (SERCOM-3) - Consideration of reports (2024)

Addressee

Secretariat -Secretariat of the World Meteorological Organization

Request

to conduct a survey on the turnover of experts in the subsidiary bodies of the Services Commission in the previous intersessional period, perform an analysis on the causes of this turnover, and report back to SERCOM-4.

Session deadline

SERCOM-4
Decision 2 (EC-74) - Addressing the challenges related to the COVID-19 pandemic and mitigating its impacts (2021)

Addressee

Members

Request

Invites Members to refer to the information on the impacts of COVID-19 on the WMO community and the mitigation actions to support business continuity during the pandemic provided in Cg-Ext(2021)/INF. 4.3 and the COVID-19 pandemic WMO Survey of Members, Initial Impact Report (00946/2021/S/DPS) circulated to Members in anticipation of a more developed business continuity policy/strategy and plan, as requested by Resolution 10 (CgExt(2021)) – Towards a structured WMO response to global crises, to be reviewed by the Executive Council for presentation to the World Meteorological Congress at its nineteenth session (Cg-19) in 2023

Session deadline

No Deadline
Decision 2 (EC-76) - Consideration of reports (2023)

Addressee

EC - Executive Council

Request

In relation to the report of the Chair of the Hydrological Coordintation Panel, provided in document EC-76/INF. 2.5 (6), to take action on the following recommendations as indicated: Recommendation ‭1 ‭– Mapping of proposed activities of the Water and Climate Coalition ‭(WCC) to the WMO Plan of Actionfor Hydrology, and WMO response to other requirements from the Water and Climate Leaders work plan [Accepted, noting the similar position expressed by the Services Commission in Decision ‭19 ‭(SERCOM-2) ‭– Consideration of the mapping of Water and Climate Coalition activities by the Commission for Weather, Climate, Water and Related Environmental Services and Applications]; Recommendation ‭2 ‭– Assignment of responsibilities for the implementation of the WMO Vision and Strategy for Hydrology and its associated Plan of Action ‭2022-2023 to other WMO bodies (Technical Commissions ‭(TCs), Research Board ‭(RB), Capacity Development Panel (CDP), Regional Associations ‭(Ras), Secretariat), and inclusion of hydrological expertise in subsidiary bodies of TCs, RB and EC for the implementation of Resolution ‭4 ‭(Cg-Ext(2021)) ‭– WMO Vision and Strategy for Hydrology and its associated Plan of Action [Accepted and referred to the technical commissions, the regional associations, the Research Board, the Capacity Development Panel and the Secretariat for action]; Recommendation ‭3 ‭– Proposed amendment to Annex ‭1 to Resolution ‭5 (Cg-Ext(2021)) ‭– Advanced implementation of elements of the Plan of Action for Hydrology ‭(WMO Hydrological Research Strategy ‭2022-2030: “Operational Hydrology Research Priorities”) [Accepted and referred to the RB]; Recommendation ‭4 ‭– Requirements in the Cg-19 tentative workplan for the Hydrological Assembly ‭(HA) to meet over three days of which the third day should be held as Congress plenary [Accepted two days of HA in parallel to Congress plenary and inclusion of HA recommendations in plenary discussions of appropriate duration. Referred to the President and the Secretary-General for action as per Decision ‭23 ‭(EC-75) ‭– Preparations for the Nineteenth World Meteorological Congress].
Decision 2 (EC-77) - Actions of the Executive Council on decisions adopted by the nineteenth World Meteorological Congress (2023)

Addressee

PAC - Policy Advisory Committee

Request

To adhere to the vision and overarching priorities of the Strategic Plan 2024–2027, oversee its implementation and develop the Strategic Plan for the twentieth financial period 2028–2031 (Resolution 2 (Cg-19))

Session deadline

EC-78 and beyond
Decision 2 (EC-77) - Actions of the Executive Council on decisions adopted by the nineteenth World Meteorological Congress (2023)

Addressee

TCC - Technical Coordination Committee

Request

To keep the High-Level Guidance on the Evolution of Global Observing systems during the period 2023–2027 under review and adopt updates as needed (Resolution 20 (Cg-19))

Session deadline

EC-78 and beyond
Decision 2 (EC-77) - Actions of the Executive Council on decisions adopted by the nineteenth World Meteorological Congress (2023)

Addressee

TCC - Technical Coordination Committee

Request

To provide guidance to INFCOM, and receive reports from it, on how to fill the identified gaps in the initial composition of the Global Basic Observing System, in cooperation with relevant stakeholders inclusive of development partners (Resolution 21 (Cg-19))

Session deadline

EC 78
Decision 2 (EC-77) - Actions of the Executive Council on decisions adopted by the nineteenth World Meteorological Congress (2023)

Addressee

TCC - Technical Coordination Committee

Request

To continue to oversee the implementation of the WMO Integrated Processing and Prediction System and report on progress (Resolution 26(Cg-19))

Session deadline

EC 78
Decision 2 (EC-77) - Actions of the Executive Council on decisions adopted by the nineteenth World Meteorological Congress (2023)

Addressee

RB - Research Board

Request

To regularly review and provide direction regarding the further development and advancement of the recommendations of the Scientific Advisory Panel (Resolution 35(Cg-19))

Session deadline

EC-78 and beyond
Decision 2 (EC-77) - Actions of the Executive Council on decisions adopted by the nineteenth World Meteorological Congress (2023)

Addressee

CDP - Capacity Development Panel

Request

To keep the WMO Capacity Development Strategy and related implementation actions under review in view of the rapidly changing capacity development landscape, and propose updates and adjustments as necessary (Resolution 36(Cg-19))

Session deadline

EC-78 and beyond
Decision 2 (EC-77) - Actions of the Executive Council on decisions adopted by the nineteenth World Meteorological Congress (2023)

Addressee

SG and PAC

Request

To develop and pilot criteria and procedures for the live streaming to the public of sessions, and submit a policy to the next session of Congress (Resolution 40(Cg-19))

Session deadline

EC 78, CG-20
Decision 2 (EC-77) - Actions of the Executive Council on decisions adopted by the nineteenth World Meteorological Congress (2023)

Addressee

SAP and Joint WMO-IOC Collaborative Board

Request

To adopt any amendments to the terms of reference of the Scientific Advisory Panel and the Joint WMO-IOC Collaborative Board (Resolution 41(Cg-19))

Session deadline

EC 78
Decision 2 (EC-77) - Actions of the Executive Council on decisions adopted by the nineteenth World Meteorological Congress (2023)

Addressee

PAC - Policy Advisory Committee

Request

To continue overseeing the implementation of the full scope of the actions recommended by the Task Force on Reform Evaluation (Resolution 41(Cg-19))

Session deadline

EC-78 and beyond
Decision 2 (EC-77) - Actions of the Executive Council on decisions adopted by the nineteenth World Meteorological Congress (2023)

Addressee

PAC - Policy Advisory Committee

Request

To review and make any recommendations on further improvements to our methods of work and procedural processes needed to support the work of the constituent bodies (Resolution 41(Cg-19))

Session deadline

EC-78 and beyond
Decision 2 (EC-77) - Actions of the Executive Council on decisions adopted by the nineteenth World Meteorological Congress (2023)

Addressee

SG and PAC

Request

To commission an external evaluation of the effectiveness and efficiency of WMO bodies and structures to inform the decisions of the twentieth World Meteorological Congress (Resolution 41(Cg-19))

Session deadline

EC-79 (2025) for finalization at EC-80 (2026
Decision 2 (EC-77) - Actions of the Executive Council on decisions adopted by the nineteenth World Meteorological Congress (2023)

Addressee

TCC and PAC

Request

To oversee the activities of the additional bodies and consider their recommendations of additional bodies (Resolution 42(Cg-19))

Session deadline

EC-78 and beyond
Decision 2 (EC-77) - Actions of the Executive Council on decisions adopted by the nineteenth World Meteorological Congress (2023)

Addressee

SG, TCC, PAC

Request

To analyse the authorities of and relations among WMO bodies on technical and scientific programme matters, including the process for identifying experts to the constituent and subsidiary bodies, the identification and programmatic inclusion of Members’ needs and requirements; (Resolution 42(Cg-19))

Session deadline

EC 78
Decision 2 (EC-77) - Actions of the Executive Council on decisions adopted by the nineteenth World Meteorological Congress (2023)

Addressee

SG - Secretary-General of the World Meteorological Organization

Request

To adjust the scales of assessment for the years 2026 and 2027 using the United Nations scales of assessment to be adopted by the United Nations General Assembly in the year 2024 (Resolution 50(Cg-19))

Session deadline

EC 79
Decision 2 (EC-77) - Actions of the Executive Council on decisions adopted by the nineteenth World Meteorological Congress (2023)

Addressee

SG - Secretary-General of the World Meteorological Organization

Request

To make a provisional assessment in respect of non-Members in the event of any such non-Members becoming Members (Resolution 50(Cg-19))

Session deadline

EC 79
Decision 2 (EC-77) - Actions of the Executive Council on decisions adopted by the nineteenth World Meteorological Congress (2023)

Addressee

INFCOM, SERCOM, RB

Request

To consider and adopt, on behalf of Congress, updated programme descriptions, … (Resolution 62(Cg-19))

Session deadline

EC 78
Decision 2 (EC-77) - Actions of the Executive Council on decisions adopted by the nineteenth World Meteorological Congress (2023)

Addressee

TCC and PAC

Request

… accompanied by a review and analysis of the programme-based approach in the activities of the Organization and recommendations to Congress (Resolution 62(Cg-19))

Session deadline

EC 78
Decision 2 (EC-77) - Actions of the Executive Council on decisions adopted by the nineteenth World Meteorological Congress (2023)

Addressee

EC - Executive Council

Request

To determine the precise date and place of the next sessions of Congress (extraordinary and ordinary) and prepare their provisional agendas (Resolution 63(Cg-19))

Session deadline

EC 78, EC 80
Decision 2 (EC-78) - Consideration of reports (2024)

Addressee

SG - Secretary-General of the World Meteorological Organization

Request

to join the president of the Services Commission in exploring the best avenue for the establishment of the Centres of Excellence for Climate and Health and the Climate and Health Fellowship Programme, as appropriate, and in advising on the integration of these new mechanisms with existing WMO programmes
Decision 2 (EC-78) - Consideration of reports (2024)

Addressee

EC - Executive Council

Request

To take action on the following recommendation included in a decision adopted by INFCOM-3, as follows: [Secretariat, based on the approved Decision 8.1(6)/1 (INFCOM-3)] Decision 8.2(5)/1 (INFCOM-3) – Guidelines for Radiometer Comparisons (a) Accepts the recommendation contained in the decision; (b) Requests radiation centres, especially the World Radiation Centre and Regional Radiation Centres, to follow the above-mentioned guidelines when organizing radiation instrument comparisons;
Decision 2 (EC-78) - Consideration of reports (2024)

Addressee

SG - Secretary-General of the World Meteorological Organization

Request

to publish, with the necessary purely editorial amendments, the guides and other corresponding non-regulatory publications listed in paragraphs (5) and (7) above, in accordance with Resolution 47 (Cg-19) – WMO mandatory publications and distribution policy for the nineteenth period, as well as the good practices listed in paragraph (6) within the existing budgetary provisions
Decision 2 (EC-78) - Consideration of reports (2024)

Addressee

EC - Executive Council

Request

To take action on the following recommendations included in the report of the Chair of the Hydrological Coordination Panel (EC-78/INF. 2.5(7)), as follows: Governance Issues in Hydrology (a) Takes note of Recommendations 17.1 to 17.4; (b) Refers Recommendations 17.1 and 17.2 to the Policy Advisory Committee (PAC) for consideration and recommendations to the Executive Council; (c) Refers Recommendation 17.3 to the Task Force on Elections and Appointments (TF-EA) for consideration and recommendations to the Executive Council; (d) Refers Recommendation 17.4 to the Secretary-General for appropriate action; WMO Plan of Action for Hydrology · Approves the changes to the WMO Plan of Action for Hydrology as summarized in the annex to EC-78/INF. 2.5(7).
Decision 2 (SERCOM-3) - Review of resolutions and decisions of Congress and the Executive Council related to the Commission (2024)

Addressee

P/SERCOM - President of the Commission for Weather, Climate, Water and Environmental Services and Applications

Request

with the support of the Secretariat, to integrate the outstanding tasks into the work programme of the Commission and report on progress at the Executive Council at its seventy-eighth session and the next session of the Commission.

Session deadline

SERCOM-4
Decision 3 (EC-74) - Management Action Plan for Addressing the Recommendations of the External Auditor (2021)

Addressee

SG - Secretary-General of the World Meteorological Organization

Request

To request the Secretary-General to add any future recommendations from the External Auditor to the management action plan, to prioritize actions in consultation with the External Auditor and the Audit and Oversight Committee and to present the management action plan to the Executive Council each year alongside the annual financial statements.

Session deadline

No Deadline
Decision 3 (EC-77) - Resource Mobilization Plan for the WMO Coordination Mechanism (2023)

Addressee

SG - Secretary-General of the World Meteorological Organization

Request

to: (a) Further review the WCM resource mobilization plan in consultation with SERCOM to remove any duplication [P/SERCOM] with the implementation plan; (b) Develop and maintain linkages between NMHSs with the UN and other humanitarian agencies; (c) Allocate the necessary resources to manage the WCM; (d) Keep the EC regularly updated on the resource mobilization efforts and status of the WCM trust fund.
Decision 3 (EC-78) - Approach to the strategic planning process 2028–2031 (2024)

Addressee

PAC - Policy Advisory Committee

Request

(a) To develop and apply a methodology for a Member-driven approach to the development of the next strategic plan, with a focus on identifying priority needs and capacity gaps, risks and opportunities as well as emerging requirements, frameworks and long-term scenarios; (b) To design a consultation process in the most efficient manner [Mori] for obtaining feedback and input from Regional Associations (RAs), Technical Commissions (TCs), Research Board (RB), the Capacity Development Panel (CDP) [Martis] and other bodies reporting to the Executive Council on draft elements of the next strategic plan; (c) To lead on all aspects related to the development of the Strategic Plan 2028–2031
Decision 3 (EC-78) - Approach to the strategic planning process 2028–2031 (2024)

Addressee

TCC in coordination with PAC

Request

in coordination with PAC [Graham], to propose a consolidated timeline of the sessions of Regional Associations and Technical Commissions, building on Resolution 42 (Cg-19) - WMO Technical Commissions and Additional Bodies for the nineteenth financial period, and to best contribute to the strategic planning process 2028–2031
Decision 3 (EC-78) - Approach to the strategic planning process 2028–2031 (2024)

Addressee

SG - Secretary-General of the World Meteorological Organization

Request

(a) To support PAC in the development of the above methodology and all aspects related to the strategic planning process; (b) To engage in processes related to the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and discussions on post-2030 priorities and topics for proper consideration in the context of the next strategic plan.
Decision 3 (INFCOM-3) - Review of Congress and the Executive Council resolutions and decisions related to the Commission (2024)

Addressee

P/INFCOM - President of the Commission for Observation, Infrastructure and Information Systems

Request

with the support of the Secretariat, to integrate the outstanding tasks into the work programme of the Commission.
Decision 3 (SERCOM-3) - Process for the amendments to the Technical Regulations to include Early Warning Systems [EWS] (2024)

Addressee

P/SERCOM - President of the Commission for Weather, Climate, Water and Environmental Services and Applications

Request

in close consultation with the WMO Secretary-General and with the Executive Council Technical Coordination Committee’s guidance, to carry out broad consultations with other relevant WMO bodies, and to identify the most appropriate and cost-effective option for its approval by SERCOM as a recommendation for consideration by Cg-Ext(2025);

Session deadline

Cg-Ext(2025)
Decision 4 (EC-75) - Proposed Approaches to the Business Continuity and Contingency Planning (2022)

Addressee

SG - Secretary-General of the World Meteorological Organization

Request

(4) To request the Secretary-General to provide Secretariat support to this initiative.

Session deadline

No Deadline
Decision 4 (EC-75) - Proposed Approaches to the Business Continuity and Contingency Planning (2022)

Addressee

Members

Request

The Executive Council decides: (1) To invite National Meteorological and Hydrological Services (NMHSs); (a) To assess and share their current practices and challenges related to the business continuity and contingency planning; (b) To provide feedback to the Secretariat on their requirements for capacity development, or other support with respect to business continuity and contingency planning;

Session deadline

No Deadline
Decision 4 (EC-75) - Proposed Approaches to the Business Continuity and Contingency Planning (2022)

Addressee

CDP - Capacity Development Panel

Request

(2) To request the Executive Council Capacity Development Panel (CDP), in coordination with the technical commissions, the regional associations, the Research Board, other WMO bodies and partners as necessaryto advise on the capacity development component(s) needed to enhance Members’ business continuity and incorporate them into the CDP strategy;

Session deadline

No Deadline
Decision 4 (EC-75) - Proposed Approaches to the Business Continuity and Contingency Planning (2022)

Addressee

TCs - Technical Commissions

Request

(3) To request the technical commissions, in coordination with Executive Council CDP, the regional associations, the Research Board, other WMO bodies and partners as necessary to collect various cases from different levels of capacity of the Members to be used as one good reference for the other Members to develop guidance material for Members, particularly for those who need support for business continuity and contingency planning, based on the initial approaches as provided in the annex to this decision;

Session deadline

No Deadline
Decision 4 (EC-76) - Recommendations of Capacity Development Panel [CDP] (2023)

Addressee

ROs - WMO Regional Offices

Request

(5) To request Technical Commissions, Regional Offices and Regional Centres to: (a) Develop value chains at the regional level to identify what and how each of them can contribute to the research-to-operation continuum, including approaches to promotion of capacity development and service capabilities.

Session deadline

EC-78
Decision 4 (EC-76) - Recommendations of Capacity Development Panel [CDP] (2023)

Addressee

Members

Request

(1) To request Members to: (a) Note the recommendations made in Education and Training in a Period of Rapid Change: Highlights of the Fourteenth WMO Symposium on Education and Training (WMO-No. 1291); (b) Assist broadening the reach of the recommendations to stakeholders that can support the WMO education and training community to address the changing and increasing education and training requirements; (c) Support the implementation of the Consortium of WMO Education and Training Collaborating Partners (CONECT), encouraging the engagement of experienced Members from education and training stakeholders worldwide; (d) Adopt the updated Basic Instruction Package for Meteorologists and Meteorological Technicians described in the Guide to the Implementation of Education and Training Standards in Meteorology and Hydrology, volume I – Meteorology (WMO-No. 1083), as a recommended standard which is recommended by the CDP, Services Commission (SERCOM) and Infrastructure Commission (INFCOM), and to adapt to it as a matter of policy; (e) Take advantage of Regional Projects looking for opportunities of engagement between research and operational communities; (f) Facilitate and support the development of scientific networks, and the inclusion of multidisciplinary personnel; (g) Enhance staff development of qualifications by providing opportunities for continuous learning, including through the use of supplementary guidance, and case studies; (h) Build up institutional capacity to establish mutually beneficial and effective collaboration with private sector and other stakeholders, including data/information sharing, service delivery, and advocacy for the essential public functions of meteorological services in issuing warnings, maintaining basic infrastructure and promoting the uptake of WMO standards and recommended practices by all; (i) Implement the relevant competencies by using advocacy and advertising of the benefits of competency implementation and its complexity. (2) To request Members and the Secretary-General to: (a) Encourage and support National Meteorological and Hydrological Services (NMHSs) to engage with national and international Universities across a range of relevant research areas, with a focus on advancing the research priority areas of the Regional Associations and WMO Research Programmes; (b) Support and encourage country level governments’ local policy for improving interaction with civil society (e.g. “last mile” and community level behavioural work to support the implementation of early warning systems) as well as to align social science actors with information from NMHSs.

Session deadline

No Deadline
Decision 4 (EC-76) - Recommendations of Capacity Development Panel [CDP] (2023)

Addressee

SG - Secretary-General of the World Meteorological Organization

Request

(2) To request Members and the Secretary-General to: (a) Encourage and support National Meteorological and Hydrological Services (NMHSs) to engage with national and international Universities across a range of relevant research areas, with a focus on advancing the research priority areas of the Regional Associations and WMO Research Programmes; (b) Support and encourage country level governments’ local policy for improving interaction with civil society (e.g. “last mile” and community level behavioural work to support the implementation of early warning systems) as well as to align social science actors with information from NMHSs. (3) To request the Secretary-General to: (a) Encourage twinning, partnership, pooling, sharing, communities of practice, and regional co-operations, in order to achieve effective outcomes in capacity development and institutional cooperation; (b) Continue promoting and encouraging Regional Training Centres (RTCs) and Education and Training partners to organize demand-driven capacity development and education and training activities. The requirements for these activities can be determined on the basis of the inputs from the Members, regional association working groups, and surveys undertaken by the WMO Secretariat, as well as through development of technical and scientific innovations and service requirements; (c) Identify the appropriate page within the WMO website where the “list of best practices from NMHSs meeting the global standards in the delivery of services” should be published; (d) Note the feedback received, and recommendations of, the “Survey of Resource Mobilization, Partnerships and Development Assistance (RMPDA)” focused on best practise in terms of working with development partners/Government and resource mobilization. These findings include (further detail in report): Focus on enhancing visibility amongst Government and partners; Enhanced capacity development/skills development in resource mobilization and proposal development, including linking with development partner priorities and ensuring clear communication with stakeholders on proposed activities; support with skills development for strategic planning and linking with national priorities; sustainability planning. It is proposed that the findings from the report should be considered for the WMO Operating Plan and proposed activities; (e) Encourage Memorandum of Understanding (MoUs) between WMO Education and Training (ETR) and Members (possessing one or more RTC components) to enhance resource mobilization and support to potential trainees of NMHSs from developing countries, Least Developed Countries (LDCs) and Small Island Developing States (SIDSs); (f) Assist promoting and encouraging interdisciplinary research at national and regional levels with a focus on advancing the research priority areas of the Regional Associations and WMO Research Programmes, with good practice guidance and capacity development support; (g) Emphasize the need for governments at the policy level to take into account any social benefit of any measures that they take; (h) Play a key role in brokering and matching research needs and funding calls with appropriate sources of regional expertise; (i) Assist RTCs monitoring of training activities by sharing good practices. (4) To request Technical Commissions and the Secretary-General to: (a) Note the recommendations from the meeting “Strengthening collaboration among NMHSs and WMO Centres for effective support to Members through extrabudgetary projects” (10–12 March 2021). The feedback from Members regarding considerations around implementation of projects is highlighted as particularly important.

Session deadline

No Deadline
Decision 4 (EC-76) - Recommendations of Capacity Development Panel [CDP] (2023)

Addressee

TCs - Technical Commissions

Request

(4) To request Technical Commissions and the Secretary-General to: (a) Note the recommendations from the meeting “Strengthening collaboration among NMHSs and WMO Centres for effective support to Members through extrabudgetary projects” (10–12 March 2021). The feedback from Members regarding considerations around implementation of projects is highlighted as particularly important. (5) To request Technical Commissions, Regional Offices and Regional Centres to: (a) Develop value chains at the regional level to identify what and how each of them can contribute to the research-to-operation continuum, including approaches to promotion of capacity development and service capabilities.

Session deadline

EC-78
Decision 4 (EC-76) - Recommendations of Capacity Development Panel [CDP] (2023)

Addressee

RTCs - Regional Training Centres

Request

(6) To request WMO RTCs and Meteorological Training Institutions to: (a) Monitor success and challenges of the implementation of capacity development activities and share this information; (b) Increase the use of distance-learning and blended-learning techniques, using technologies available to them. RTCs and partners to provide increased outreach and training on how to use these techniques; (c) Develop partnerships with academic institutions and professional and scientific associations, including exchanges of academic staff; (d) Make relevant training resources available to WMO Secretariat as open access for others to use free of charge; (e) List their education and training opportunities in the WMO Global Campus Calendar of Events.

Session deadline

No Deadline
Decision 4 (EC-78) - Resolutions of the United Nations General Assembly addressed to specialized agencies and relevant to WMO (2024)

Addressee

SG - Secretary-General of the World Meteorological Organization

Request

(1) To develop training materials for NMHSs on WMO cooperation with the United Nations system, and NMHS contributions to major UN agendas and processes, including the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, the Paris Agreement and the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction, at the global, regional and national level, and to organize regular training sessions for Members, including at the PR Induction sessions and leadership training courses, ensuring the equal participation of women delegates, to help NMHSs position themselves in the global agendas of the United Nations, noting the challenges some NMHSs face in navigating their national government structures, and clarifying the respective roles of the Secretariat and the technical commissions with regards to these processes; (2) To enhance coordination across the Secretariat and with other relevant UN agencies, to continue to raise the political visibility of the support WMO and NMHSs provide to UN agendas of relevance to WMO, including but not limited to, the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, the Paris Agreement, the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction, the Doha Programme of Action for the Least Developed Countries for the Decade 2022–2021, the outcomes of the [Dr Yoo]UN conferences on Small Island Developing States (SIDS4), [Dr Yoo] held 27–30 May 2024 in Antigua and Barbuda, and on Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDC3), and other key UN conferences and events, including the 2024 Summit of the Future, the 2025 UN Oceans Conference and the 2026 UN Water Conference to Accelerate the Implementation of SDG 6, and to provide regular updates to Members on these activities; (3) To continue to work with the UN Development Coordination Office (DCO) to further strengthen the working methods between WMO and the UN Development System, and promote cooperation between NMHSs and Resident Coordinators, particularly in Least Developed Countries (LDCs), Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDCs) and Small Island Developing States (SIDS); (4) To enhance coordination across the Secretariat and with other relevant UN agencies, to contribute to the implementation of the UN system-wide strategy for water and sanitation to enhance United Nations system-wide coordination and delivery of water and sanitation priorities in support of countries to accelerate progress on national plans and priorities, internationally agreed water-related goals and targets, realization of human rights, and transformative solutions to current and future challenges for the benefit of all people and the planet; (5) To continue participation in the UN Chief Executive’s Board (CEB) as a forum to encourage cross-UN coordination and to raise WMO’s profile within the UN system, and to report to the Executive Council on outcomes of the CEB and on WMO engagement in both the High-Level Committee on Management (HLCM) on cross-system coherence and good governance, and the High-Level Committee on Programmes (HLCP) on UN-system wide efforts on coordination and policy coherence, including inter-agency mechanisms (such as on UN Water and UN Oceans);
Decision 5 (EC-76) - Enhancement of the Community Platform (2023)

Addressee

Members

Request

(4) To request Members to appoint dedicated focal points, for the provision of accurate and updated information into the WMO Community Platform on a regular basis; (5) To request Members, particularly from developing countries, to designate young professionals and women into the expert teams to improve geographical representation age structure of constituent bodies and gender balance;

Session deadline

EC-78
Decision 5 (EC-76) - Enhancement of the Community Platform (2023)

Addressee

TCs - Technical Commissions

Request

(3) To request the regional associations, the technical commissions, the Research Board, and the other bodies of the Organization to actively support the implementation of this decision;

Session deadline

EC-78
Decision 5 (EC-76) - Enhancement of the Community Platform (2023)

Addressee

RAs - regional associations

Request

(3) To request the regional associations, the technical commissions, the Research Board, and the other bodies of the Organization to actively support the implementation of this decision;

Session deadline

EC-78
Decision 5 (EC-76) - Enhancement of the Community Platform (2023)

Addressee

RB - Research Board

Request

(3) To request the regional associations, the technical commissions, the Research Board, and the other bodies of the Organization to actively support the implementation of this decision;

Session deadline

EC-78
Decision 5 (EC-76) - Enhancement of the Community Platform (2023)

Addressee

SG - Secretary-General of the World Meteorological Organization

Request

(1) To request the Secretary-General to provide the necessary resources [Endersby] support the further improvement of the WMO Community Platform with enhanced workflows, usability, security, and reliability to better identify the needs of Members, track progress in the implementation of capacity development initiatives by the Organization as well as supporting the activities of technical commissions, the Research Board and other bodies of the Organization; (2) To request the Secretary-General to consider supporting regional centres through extra-budgetary resources to enable them to assist Members, as required, in assessing and enhancing their capacities; [...] (6) To request the Secretary-General to enhance opportunities and refine the criteria for Members to second their experts to the WMO Headquarters and Regional Offices to contribute to the enhancing capacities of Members, in the developing communities.

Session deadline

EC-78
Decision 5 (EC-78) - Outcomes of the 2023 United Nations Climate Change Conference (UNFCCC-COP28) and the sixtieth session of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC-60) and define the strategic role of WMO in the UNFCCC-COP29 (2024)

Addressee

SG - Secretary-General of the World Meteorological Organization

Request

(1) To enhance coordination across the Secretariat and other relevant UN agencies, to engage with and address the UNFCCC calls for submissions on the relevant topics and thematic areas that are potentially relevant to global observation network, climate data, information and services, greenhouse gas, water, energy and broader adaptation related activities, including in relation to the UAE-Belém work programme on indicators for measuring progress achieved towards the Global Goal on Adaptation, as WMO contributions to COP29; (2) To organize consultative meetings and induction programs with delegates from NMHSs, within the Climate Policy Advisors under the Policy Advisory Committee (PAC), to address matters relating to the ongoing and emerging climate change negotiation areas, in advance of the UNFCCC Subsidiary Bodies for Implementation (SBI) and the Subsidiary Body for Scientific and Technological Advice (SBSTA), as well as COP sessions, focusing on, inter alia; the opportunities for building on the best available science, to address matters relating to the submission of the Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), due in 2025,the global goal on adaptation (GGA), global stocktake (GST), quantified goal on climate finance, including collaboration with the IPCC and other organizations, to provide information relevant to facilitating the implementation of the UN Framework Convention of Climate Change and the Paris Agreement; (3) To enhance coordination across the Secretariat and to ensure interagency coordination to deliver coherent and authoritative scientific messaging and analytical evidence to inform policy and decision-making, facilitate the high-level presence of climate and hydrological information and services in voluntary adaptation communication including those communicated as a component of NDCs3.0, including EW4All and G3W, which are WMO’s strategic priorities [Karnawati], and Members’ integration and contribution to preparing nationally relevant policy documents including through engagements with the UN Climate Core Group, the UN COP29 Task Force, and the UN High-Level Committee on Programmes (HLCP) COP29 and COP30 Working Group; (4) To strengthen Members’ knowledge, competencies and expertise for leading, supporting and contributing to national climate action priorities, policies, strategies and investments through dedicated capacity development activities on climate and hydrological data analysis, enhanced evidence-based scientific information for adaptation planning and implementation, understanding of climate change extremes for adaptation related projects, and science-policy-finance issues and processes.
Decision 5 (INFCOM-2) - INFCOM Strategic Approach (2022)

Addressee

Members

Request

(4) To invite Members to review the draft strategic approach, presented as INFCOM 2/INF. 5.3, and provide the Secretariat with feedback, to enable the president to finalize the document before Cg-19;

Session deadline

Cg-19
Decision 5 (INFCOM-2) - INFCOM Strategic Approach (2022)

Addressee

P/INFCOM - President of the Commission for Observation, Infrastructure and Information Systems

Request

(2) To request the president of the Commission, in consultation with the Management Group to further develop and finalize the document by the nineteenth World Meteorological Congress (Cg-19), and (3) To request the president of the Commission to further update the document based on the actual decision of Cg-19 with regard to the WMO Strategic Plan 2024–2027; (5) To request the president of the Commission to take account of knowledge gained from the INFCOM gender activities 2020-2023 to inform the update of the INFCOM Strategic Approach and feed into the WMO Strategic Plan 2024–2027; (6) To request the president of the Commission to consider recommendations from the WMO Open Consultative Platform white paper on the Future Role of National Meteorological and Hydrological Services to inform the update of the INFCOM Strategic Approach and feed into the WMO Strategic Plan 2024–2027.

Session deadline

Cg-19
Decision 5 (INFCOM-3) - Composition of the Management Group of the Commission (2024)

Addressee

MG/INFCOM - Management Group of the Commission for Observation, Infrastructure and Information Systems

Request

to leverage membership of representatives of co-sponsored programmes and partner organizations to ensure effective collaboration.
Decision 5 (SERCOM-3) - SERCOM priority activities in support of the EW4All initiative (2024)

Addressee

Subsidiary bodies of SERCOM

Request

to focus on the activities that have been identified as a technical component of the WMO contribution to the EW4All initiative under the SERCOM Work Programme, including the ongoing development of the WMO Catalogue of Hazardous Events (WMO CHE);
Decision 5 (SERCOM-3) - SERCOM priority activities in support of the EW4All initiative (2024)

Addressee

Subsidiary bodies of SERCOM

Request

to refer to the WMO Implementation Plan for EW4All to guide the future development of SERCOM’s contributions to EW4All, recognizing that the EW4All initiative, due to its complexity, many stakeholders and short timelines, demands an agile approach to implementation;
Decision 5 (SERCOM-3) - SERCOM priority activities in support of the EW4All initiative (2024)

Addressee

SC-DRR - Standing Committee on Disaster Risk Reduction

Request

to coordinate the implementation of priority activities with the relevant SERCOM subsidiary bodies, under the guidance of the Executive Council Technical Coordination Committee.
Decision 6 (EC-75) - Study on the potential integration of additional hydrological and cryosphere variables into the Global Basic Observing Network [GBON] (2022)

Addressee

P/INFCOM - President of the Commission for Observation, Infrastructure and Information Systems

Request

The Executive Council decides: (2) To request the president of INFCOM to conduct the study based on the concept note, as part of the Commission’s Work Programme.

Session deadline

No Deadline
Decision 6 (EC-76) - Improving assessment of Member capacity and needs (2023)

Addressee

TCs - Technical Commissions

Request

(1) To request the technical commissions to work with the Capacity Development Panel, regional associations and other relevant bodies to build on existing WMO frameworks to develop appropriate benchmarks and baselines to enable the objective assessment of the capacities of Members to facilitate a better identification of capacity needs and aid planning of capacity development initiatives; (2) To request all bodies of the Organization to support efforts to assess Members’ capacities and needs, in order to assist them with resource mobilization for the resolutions implementation; tracking and evaluating the implementation progress of Congress and Executive Council decisions and resolutions; in order to make interventions where necessary;

Session deadline

EC-78
Decision 6 (EC-76) - Improving assessment of Member capacity and needs (2023)

Addressee

RAs - regional associations

Request

(1) To request the technical commissions to work with the Capacity Development Panel, regional associations and other relevant bodies to build on existing WMO frameworks to develop appropriate benchmarks and baselines to enable the objective assessment of the capacities of Members to facilitate a better identification of capacity needs and aid planning of capacity development initiatives; (2) To request all bodies of the Organization to support efforts to assess Members’ capacities and needs, in order to assist them with resource mobilization for the resolutions implementation; tracking and evaluating the implementation progress of Congress and Executive Council decisions and resolutions; in order to make interventions where necessary;

Session deadline

EC-78
Decision 6 (EC-76) - Improving assessment of Member capacity and needs (2023)

Addressee

RB - Research Board

Request

(1) To request the technical commissions to work with the Capacity Development Panel, regional associations and other relevant bodies to build on existing WMO frameworks to develop appropriate benchmarks and baselines to enable the objective assessment of the capacities of Members to facilitate a better identification of capacity needs and aid planning of capacity development initiatives; (2) To request all bodies of the Organization to support efforts to assess Members’ capacities and needs, in order to assist them with resource mobilization for the resolutions implementation; tracking and evaluating the implementation progress of Congress and Executive Council decisions and resolutions; in order to make interventions where necessary;

Session deadline

EC-78
Decision 6 (EC-76) - Improving assessment of Member capacity and needs (2023)

Addressee

SG - Secretary-General of the World Meteorological Organization

Request

(2) To request all bodies of the Organization to support efforts to assess Members’ capacities and needs, in order to assist them with resource mobilization for the resolutions implementation; tracking and evaluating the implementation progress of Congress and Executive Council decisions and resolutions; in order to make interventions where necessary; (3) To request the Secretary-General to support Regional Centres through extrabudgetary resources to enable them in addressing issues of capacity development at regional levels;

Session deadline

EC-78
Decision 6 (EC-78) - Follow up to the WMO contribution to the United Nations International Year of Glaciers’ Preservation 2025 (IYGP25) and the related recommendation of the EC Panel on High Mountain Observations, Research and Services (PHORS) (2024)

Addressee

PHORS - Panel on Polar and High Mountain observations, research, and services

Request

to review and contribute to the draft road map for the International Year of Glaciers' Preservation 2025 (IYGP25), and to contribute to the implementation of the IYGP25 according to the concept note contained in EC-78/INF. 5.1(3)
Decision 6 (EC-78) - Follow up to the WMO contribution to the United Nations International Year of Glaciers’ Preservation 2025 (IYGP25) and the related recommendation of the EC Panel on High Mountain Observations, Research and Services (PHORS) (2024)

Addressee

SERCOM - Commission for Weather, Climate, Hydrological, Marine and Related Environmental Services and Applications

Request

in collaboration with INFCOM and the Research Board and under the overall coordination of PHORS, to lead the preparation and implementation of the IYGP25 in line with SERCOM workplan and SERCOM-3/Doc. 4.6(2
Decision 6 (EC-78) - Follow up to the WMO contribution to the United Nations International Year of Glaciers’ Preservation 2025 (IYGP25) and the related recommendation of the EC Panel on High Mountain Observations, Research and Services (PHORS) (2024)

Addressee

SG - Secretary-General of the World Meteorological Organization

Request

(a) To oversee the implementation of the IYGP25 in collaboration with UNESCO by coordinating the input from across the Secretariat, WMO technical commissions and the Research Board; and (b) To coordinate the development of the final report of the IYGP25 and report to the UNGA and to provide regular updates to Members on the implementation and outcomes from the IYGP25
Decision 6 (INFCOM-3) - Priority activities of the Commission for Observation, Infrastructure and Information Systems (INFCOM) contributing to the Early Warnings for All initiative (2024)

Addressee

Subsidiary bodies of INFCOM

Request

to include them in their respective work programmes;
Decision 7 (EC-73) - WMO Integrated Global Observing System [WIGOS] Readiness Indicators  (2021)

Addressee

INFCOM - Commission for Observation, Infrastructure and Information Systems

Request

Requests INFCOM to further develop the WIGOS Indicators, including additional criteria to allow an improved assessment of Members’ compliance with WIGOS implementation and with WIGOS standards and recommendations, along with the implementation of the Plan for the WIGOS Initial Operational Phase (2020–2023);

Session deadline

No Deadline
Decision 7 (EC-73) - WMO Integrated Global Observing System [WIGOS] Readiness Indicators  (2021)

Addressee

SG - Secretary-General of the World Meteorological Organization

Request

Requests the Secretary-General to provide Members with regular assessment results of the progress achieved in the national implementation of WIGOS, based on the WIGOS Indicators;

Session deadline

No Deadline
Decision 7 (EC-73) - WMO Integrated Global Observing System [WIGOS] Readiness Indicators  (2021)

Addressee

Members

Request

Urges Members to collaborate with the Secretary-General in this assessment.

Session deadline

No Deadline
Decision 7 (EC-78) - Revised memorandum of understanding on the Global Climate Observing System (GCOS) as requested by Resolution 38 (EC‑76) (2024)

Addressee

P/WMO - President of the World Meteorological Organization

Request

to consider and approve on behalf of the Executive Council amendments to the draft GCOS Memorandum of Understanding as may be requested by the Parties and to authorize the Secretary-General to sign the final version on behalf of WMO.
Decision 7 (INFCOM-2) - Recognition of the concept for tiered networks (2022)

Addressee

P/INFCOM - President of the Commission for Observation, Infrastructure and Information Systems

Request

(2) To request the president of the Commission to consider the establishment of a mechanism to: (a) Consult, develop and agree upon a set of criteria to be used as part of the process to assign candidate networks to appropriate tiers and ensure that these criteria are linked to existing mechanisms within WMO, such as the Rolling Review of Requirements process, the WIGOS Data Quality Monitoring System (WDQMS), the WMO Siting Classification Scheme, and the WMO Measurement Quality Classification Scheme (MQCS); (b) Develop and recommend a mechanism of governance for the process that represents a sustainable approach for INFCOM and Members; (c) Develop an implementation plan to formalize and standardize the tiered network approach across domains and observing programmes as described in the annex to this decision; and (d) Report on progress to INFCOM-3.

Session deadline

INFCOM-3
Decision 7 (INFCOM-3) - Study Group on Environmental Sustainability (2024)

Addressee

Standing Committees abd Advisory Groups

Request

to take environmental sustainability into account in the development and implementation of their activities.
Decision 7 (SERCOM-3) - Hydrological services  (2024)

Addressee

SC-HYD - Standing Committee on Hydrological Services

Request

in consultation with the Hydrological Coordination Panel (HCP), relative subsidiary bodies in SERCOM, INFCOM, Research Board (RB), Capacity Development Panel (CDP) and RAs, as well as with the Global Water Partnership (GWP), the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) Water Convention, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) and other potential partners to synergize efforts to continue the development of the milestones as well as collecting, organizing and displaying the contributions of SERCOM Members to these milestones and report on advancements at SERCOM-4;
Decision 8 (EC-76) - United Nations Early Warnings for All Initiative Follow-Up [EW4All] (2023)

Addressee

Members

Request

(12) To request Members to engage in the UN Early Warnings for All initiative, including through close consultation with their mandated early warning authorities, to co-design operational Early Warning Systems in their nations which will target the most vulnerable communities in "the last mile".

Session deadline

EC-78
Decision 8 (EC-76) - United Nations Early Warnings for All Initiative Follow-Up [EW4All] (2023)

Addressee

P/SERCOM - President of the Commission for Weather, Climate, Water and Environmental Services and Applications

Request

(9) To request the president of SERCOM: (a) To ensure that the work of the expert team is undertaken in close coordination with INFCOM, the Research Board, the regional associations, Capacity Development Panel, and other relevant bodies, as necessary; (b) To support the implementation and strengthening of initiatives such as HydroSOS and Urban and Riverine Flood Forecasting, as well as programmes such as the Associated Programme on Flood Management and the Integrated Drought Management Programme; (c) To support the expert team in developing the technical, scientific, technological and institutional elements required to accelerate WMO-wide action on the Early Warnings for All initiative and present a progress update at the occasion of Nineteenth Congress; (d) To contribute to the organization of a high-level event at the occasion of the Nineteenth World Meteorological Congress (Cg-19); (e) To ensure the work of the ET and of other bodies reiterates the fundamental role of the NMHSs as the official and authoritative providers of early warnings for hydrometeorological hazards and the necessity for close collaboration with national disaster risk management agencies and other stakeholders, in the development and delivery of impact based early warnings; (f) To regularly report to EC on the progress of activities supporting the Early Warnings for All initiative and to take direction from EC on future advancement of the initiative;

Session deadline

EC-78
Decision 8 (EC-76) - United Nations Early Warnings for All Initiative Follow-Up [EW4All] (2023)

Addressee

SG - Secretary-General of the World Meteorological Organization

Request

(11) To request the Secretary-General: (a) To allocate the necessary resources to support the work of the expert team; (b) To report back to EC-77 on the terms of reference and membership of the Early Warnings for All Senior Leadership Board; (c) To collect and make Member’s own initiative contributing to the UN Early Warnings for All initiative widely available to the public through its website and/or other means; (d) To coordinate with other partners of the UN Early Warnings for All initiative and ensure complementarity of their contributions with the activities (e) To mobilize resources for the implementation of the Early Warnings for All initiative to the extent possible within resources available; (f) To organize a high-level event at the occasion of Cg-19; and (g) To regularly report to EC on the progress of activities supporting the Early Warnings for All initiative, including the engagement with the Early Warnings for All Senior Leadership Board multi-stakeholder forums and other high-level EW4All events and to take direction from EC on future advancement of the initiative;

Session deadline

EC-77
Decision 8 (EC-78) - Recommendations of the Joint WMO-IOC Collaborative Board (JCB) on the WMO engagement in the United Nations Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development, including through the Global Ocean Observing System (GOOS) (2024)

Addressee

JCB - Joint WMO-IOC Collaborative Board

Request

to continue to foster WMO’s collaboration with IOC/UNESCO in Ocean Decade actions, including in relation to tsunamis, and to report on progress at its eightieth session (2026).
Decision 8 (INFCOM-2) - Guidelines for Conducting and Reporting on the Verification and Calibration of Discharge Measurement Instruments (2022)

Addressee

SG - Secretary-General of the World Meteorological Organization

Request

Requests the Secretary-General to take the necessary steps to finalize and publish the draft Guidelines for Conducting and Reporting on the Verification and Calibration of Discharge Measurement Instruments.

Session deadline

INFCOM-3
Decision 8 (SERCOM-2) - Climate Data Requirements and Solutions  (2022)

Addressee

SC-CLI - Standing Committee on Climate Services

Request

(3) To request the Standing Committee on Climate Services to collaborate with other SERCOM Standing Committees, appropriate INFCOM Standing Committees, the Research Board, Regional Associations and other relevant bodies to facilitate the implementation of the above climate data requirements and priorities, and its reflection in WMO regulatory material;

Session deadline

SERCOM-3
Decision 8 (SERCOM-2) - Climate Data Requirements and Solutions  (2022)

Addressee

MG/SERCOM - Management Group of the Commission for Weather, Climate, Water and Environmental Services and Applications

Request

(4) To request the SERCOM Management Group to ensure that these priorities are properly reflected in the SERCOM work programme and to report its implementation status at the next SERCOM session.

Session deadline

SERCOM-3
Decision 8 (SERCOM-3) - Services related to the Cryosphere (2024)

Addressee

SC-HYD and SC-CLI

Request

in consultation with related subsidiary bodies in SERCOM, e.g. SC-DRR, the Infrastructure Commission (INFCOM), the Research Board (RB), the Capacity Development Panel (CDP) and the Regional Associations (RAs), as well as with the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) and other potential partners, to synergize efforts to continue collecting, organizing and displaying the contributions of members of SERCOM to these activities, including those made within the context of WMO’s contributions to the United Nations Early Warnings for All Initiative (EW4All) and to report on progress made to SERCOM-4;

Session deadline

SERCOM-4
Decision 9 (EC-76) - WMO contribution to the UN 2023 Water Conference (2023)

Addressee

SG - Secretary-General of the World Meteorological Organization

Request

(3) To request the Secretary-General to align WMO Contributions to the Water Conference with the WMO Vision and Strategy for Hydrology and associated Plan of Action for Hydrology in conformance with previous decisions of WMO Commissions and relevant bodies.

Session deadline

EC-78
Decision 9 (EC-78) - Satellite partner organizations (2024)

Addressee

SG - Secretary-General of the World Meteorological Organization

Request

to report on CM-15 Action 3, organizing a three-way dialogue with space agencies and the private sector to discuss commercial sector engagement in space-based observing systems via the Open Consultative Platform and sharing its summary report.
Decision 9 (INFCOM-3) - Global Basic Observing Network (GBON) Expansion (2024)

Addressee

SC-ON - Standing Committee on Earth Observing Systems and Monitoring Networks

Request

(1) Prepare a phased road map for GBON development and expansion which balances the need to sustainably deliver an initial GBON network to the required specification against the aspiration to broaden the scope of GBON into other domains and variables : (a) Continue ongoing work focused on hydrological variables; (b) Within the present scope of GBON for global numerical weather prediction and climate reanalysis by: (i) Exploring potential GBON ocean and cryosphere variables in collaboration with Global Ocean Observing System (GOOS), AG-Ocean, and AG-GCW, and (ii) Considering changes to the Technical Regulations that would have high impact for climate reanalysis, maximizing links with the Global Climate Observing System (GCOS); (c) Considering an expansion of GBON to the climate monitoring application areas, in cooperation with GCOS, using the concept of Essential Climate Variables (ECVs), and in cooperation with the Global Greenhouse Gas Watch (G3W); (d) Emphasizing contribution to WMO’s Strategic Plan 2024–2027 and WMO priorities in considering additional application areas for GBON; (2) Prepare a recommendation for Cg-Ext(2025) with this road map, with a target of proposing amended Technical Regulations relevant to GBON at Cg-20 in 2027.
Decision 9 (SERCOM-2) - Wildfire-related early warning services  (2022)

Addressee

SC-DRR - Standing Committee on Disaster Risk Reduction

Request

(1) To request the Standing Committee on Disaster Risk Reduction to carry out, with a multidisciplinary approach and including through the establishment of the most appropriate subsidiary body, the tasks provided in the annex to the present decision, to be included in the revised work programme of the Commission;

Session deadline

SERCOM-3
Decision 9 (SERCOM-2) - Wildfire-related early warning services  (2022)

Addressee

P/SERCOM - President of the Commission for Weather, Climate, Water and Environmental Services and Applications

Request

(2) To request the President of the Commission, assisted by the Management Group, to use the outcomes of such tasks to inform a recommendation to SERCOM-3 relating to the proposed subsidiary body structures necessary to support the future delivery of wildfire services.

Session deadline

SERCOM-3
Decision 9 (SERCOM-3) - Forecasting/Alerting for Coastal Hazards caused by weather driven long waves elsewhere known as "meteotsunami" (2024)

Addressee

Secretariat -Secretariat of the World Meteorological Organization

Request

to provide assistance for the preparation of the guidance material in consultation with the Chair of SERCOM SC-MMO;
Decision 9 (SERCOM-3) - Forecasting/Alerting for Coastal Hazards caused by weather driven long waves elsewhere known as "meteotsunami" (2024)

Addressee

C/SC-NMO - Chair of the Standing Committee on Marine Meteorological and Oceanographic Service

Request

as the WMO Services Member on the WMO-IOC Joint Collaborative Board, to raise in discussion the use of the term “meteotsunami” and its implications, to ensure common vocabulary is agreed between UN agencies.
Decision 9 (SERCOM-3) - Forecasting/Alerting for Coastal Hazards caused by weather driven long waves elsewhere known as "meteotsunami" (2024)

Addressee

C/SC-NMO - Chair of the Standing Committee on Marine Meteorological and Oceanographic Service

Request

(a) Investigate the use of the “term” of this phenomenon elsewhere known as “meteotsunami”, and whether it is deemed acceptable to WMO, and report the results of this investigation to a future SERCOM Session; and (b) Lead, coordinate and provide technical advice and guidance in the preparation of guidance material for NHMSs regarding coastal hazards caused by weather driven long waves, considered ‘tsunami-like’ (sometimes referred elsewhere as “meteotsunami”), as outlined in the annex to this decision; (c) Consult with other relevant bodies as appropriate, including the UNESCO-IOC;
Decision 10 (EC-76) - Actions emanating from the External Evaluation of the WMO Governance Reform (2023)

Addressee

EC Panels - Panels of the Executive Council

Request

(3) To request TCC, Hydrological Coordination Panel, Panel of Experts on Polar and High-mountain Observations, Research and Services and Capacity Development Panel to review their terms of reference and propose amendments, as needed, to the Executive Council;

Session deadline

EC-77
Decision 10 (EC-76) - Actions emanating from the External Evaluation of the WMO Governance Reform (2023)

Addressee

EC - Executive Council

Request

(4) To review and adopt amended terms of reference for its subsidiary bodies at the seventy-seventh session, following the consideration of the governance reform by the World Meteorological Congress at its nineteenth session and taking into consideration any related guidance from it.

Session deadline

EC-77
Decision 10 (EC-78) - Emerging topics important to the WMO mission and mandate (2024)

Addressee

SAP - Scientific Advisory Panel

Request

to develop recommendations for Congress, in close collaboration with relevant WMO bodies and partners spanning the physical and social sciences, on the following emerging challenges and opportunities related to the mission and mandate of WMO to support the needs of Members and to inform long-term planning for the next financial period (2028–2031) and beyond: (1) Tipping points, unprecedented [Graham] events and irreversibilities in the climate system; (2) Big data for addressing global environmental challenges; and (3) Artificial intelligence for seamless numerical weather-climate prediction and insights across the value cycle.

Session deadline

Cg - 20
Decision 10 (INFCOM-2) - Recommendations of SG-OOIS (2022)

Addressee

MG/INFCOM - Management Group of the Commission for Observation, Infrastructure and Information Systems

Request

(2) To request the Management Group of the Commission for Observation, Infrastructure and Information Systems and Standing Committees to implement relevant recommendations;

Session deadline

INFCOM-3
Decision 10 (INFCOM-2) - Recommendations of SG-OOIS (2022)

Addressee

P/INFCOM - President of the Commission for Observation, Infrastructure and Information Systems

Request

(3) To request the president of the Commission for Observation, Infrastructure and Information Systems to consult with the Services Commission and its president to engage with stakeholders listed in the report in order to implement relevant recommendations, with a priority on the collaboration among regional entities and the establishment of a Global Ocean Observing System (GOOS) satellite coordinator.

Session deadline

INFCOM-3
Decision 10 (INFCOM-3) - Global Basic Observing Network [GBON] Metadata and Tools (2024)

Addressee

SC-ON - Standing Committee on Earth Observing Systems and Monitoring Networks

Request

to develop guidance material on how to address GBON high density recommendations where capability exists respectively and to report back to INFCOM-4.
Decision 10 (INFCOM-3) - Global Basic Observing Network [GBON] Metadata and Tools (2024)

Addressee

SC-ON - Standing Committee on Earth Observing Systems and Monitoring Networks

Request

in collaboration with the Standing Committee on Information Management and Technology (SC-IMT), to examine the WIGOS Metadata Standard (WMO-No. 1192) and WIGOS Information Resource tools (including OSCAR, WDQMS, and GBON compliance monitoring), to: (1) Consider the need for Members to track their contribution to WIGOS, for all observation sites supervised by them; (2) Explore appropriate procedures to determine compliance monitoring of observing stations/platforms by WMO Members in the WIGOS Information Resource tools; (3) Review any other needed changes to the WIGOS Metadata Standard and the implications for WIGOS Information Resource tools and guidance; and (4) Consider throughout the importance of not interrupting the operational flow of metadata and data for important weather, climate, water, and related environmental applications, under the WMO Unified Data Policy (Resolution 1 (Cg-Ext(2021)) – WMO Unified Policy for the International Exchange of Earth System Data).
Decision 11 (SERCOM-3) - Implementing Mechanisms for Health Science and Services (2024)

Addressee

P/SERCOM - President of the Commission for Weather, Climate, Water and Environmental Services and Applications

Request

(a) To coordinate the development, by the relevant SERCOM bodies in coordination with INFCOM, the Research Board and other relevant WMO bodies, of an Extreme Heat Implementation Plan which should address identified gaps and respond to heat and health priorities as laid out in Resolution 17 (Cg-19) and report back to SERCOM; (b) In the development of the aforementioned Extreme Heat Implementation Plan, consider opportunities for partnerships with GEO and others, taking into consideration SERCOM-3/INF. 4.10(1) Good Practices for the Implementation of Integrated Urban Services; (c) With regard to Resolution 17 (Cg-19), based on the outcome of SERCOM-3, and in coordination with the proposed SERCOM subsidiary body for health, INFCOM, Research Board and other relevant WMO bodies, to explore, in consultation with the Secretary-General, the best avenue for the establishment of the Climate and Health Centres of Excellence and the Climate and Health Fellowship Programme; and advise on the integration of these new mechanisms with existing WMO programmes.
Decision 12 (EC-76) - Strategic Communications update (2023)

Addressee

Members

Request

(2) To urge Members to designate a focal point for all communication activities, as per WMO Circular letter 01828/2023/CSG; (3) To call on Members to contribute to the 150th anniversary of the International Meteorological Organization (IMO) through national events and by providing relevant exhibition materials to the collection of the history of WMO;

Session deadline

EC-78
Decision 12 (EC-78) - Elections and appointment processes (2024)

Addressee

TF-EA - Task Force on Elections and Appointments

Request

to submit recommendations to the seventy-ninth session of the Executive Council for consideration and submission to the extraordinary session of Congress in 2025 (Cg-Ext(2025)).

Session deadline

EC-79
Decision 12 (INFCOM-3) - Evolvement of the operational measurement uncertainty requirements (Guide to Instruments and Methods of Observation (WMO-No. 8), Volume I, Chapter 1, Annex 1.A.) (2024)

Addressee

SC-MINT - Standing Committee on Measurements, Instrumentation and Traceability

Request

to continue the evolvement as proposed and to lead the development of an appropriate tool, preferably within the OSCAR database, to accommodate the new scheme.
Decision 13 (EC-78) - Regional reform (2024)

Addressee

TF-EA - Task Force on Elections and Appointments

Request

to submit recommendations to the seventy-ninth session of the Executive Council for consideration and submission to the extraordinary session of Congress in 2025 (Cg-Ext(2025)).

Session deadline

EC-79
Decision 13 (INFCOM-3) - Guidelines for Radiometer Comparisons (2024)

Addressee

SC-MINT - Standing Committee on Measurements, Instrumentation and Traceability

Request

to promote the guidelines to radiation centres and instrument developers, and to advise radiation centres on their implementation in upcoming radiometer comparisons.
Decision 14 (EC-75) - Independent review of the effectiveness of the WMO Regional and Subregional Offices (2022)

Addressee

SG - Secretary-General of the World Meteorological Organization

Request

The Executive Council decides: (2) To request the Secretary-General to circulate to Executive Council members the complete independent review report;

Session deadline

No Deadline
Decision 14 (EC-75) - Independent review of the effectiveness of the WMO Regional and Subregional Offices (2022)

Addressee

TF-CRWRCA - EC Task Force on the Comprehensive Review of the WMO Regional Concept and Approaches

Request

The Executive Council decides: (3) To request the EC Taskforce on the Comprehensive Review of the WMO Regional Concept and Approaches to review the findings and recommendations of the independent review and to provide appropriate guidance for consideration of EC-76.

Status

Delayed

Session deadline

EC-76
Decision 14 (EC-76) - Adoption of Protocol on Unsatisfactory Conduct (2023)

Addressee

SA - Staff Association

Request

Requests the Staff Association to provide a verbal and written report to the Executive Council annually as part of the standing human resources agenda item.

Session deadline

EC-78
Decision 14 (EC-78) - WMO Youth Engagement (2024)

Addressee

SG - Secretary-General of the World Meteorological Organization

Request

to develop a Youth Action Plan1 to be presented at the Seventy-ninth session of the Executive Council (EC-79) and recommended to an Extraordinary session of Congress for adoption
Decision 14 (INFCOM-3) - Future instrument intercomparisons (2024)

Addressee

SC-MINT - Standing Committee on Measurements, Instrumentation and Traceability

Request

(1) To collaborate with potential intercomparison leads in reviewing the detailed plans/concept notes for instrument intercomparisons that would address Members needs and be conducted either as WMO activities, or as multi-lateral activities; (2) To prioritize intercomparisons, taking into account the SC-MINT workload and availability of resources, WMO priorities and the maturity of the proposals/plans that are submitted for review, and their potential/expected impact; (3) To ensure that optimal arrangements are put in place to enable equal access of all WMO Members to instrument intercomparisons, and inter-laboratory comparisons organized by WMO; (4) To develop guidelines for the intercomparison of all-in-one AWSs that could later be applied by Members in conducting a distributed intercomparison of all-in-one AWSs.
Decision 14 (SERCOM-2) - Good practices on high-resolution modelling for Integrated Urban Services  (2022)

Addressee

Members

Request

(2) To encourage WMO Members to apply good practices on high-resolution modelling for integrated urban services in their continuous efforts to improve service delivery in urban settings.

Session deadline

SERCOM-3
Decision 14 (SERCOM-3) - Chairs and Vice-Chairs of Standing Committees and Study Groups of the Commission in the next intersessional period (2024)

Addressee

P/SERCOM - President of the Commission for Weather, Climate, Water and Environmental Services and Applications

Request

with the assistance of the Management Group and the support of the Secretariat, to ensure the selection of technical experts to serve in the above standing committees and study groups to complete the work of these bodies, taking into account the expertise required, regional and gender balance and inclusiveness, as established by the Rules of Procedure, and recommendations by the Research Board.
Decision 15 (INFCOM-3) - Follow-up to the 2022 Upper-Air Instrument Intercomparison (2024)

Addressee

SC-MINT - Standing Committee on Measurements, Instrumentation and Traceability

Request

to update the relevant chapters of the Guide to Instruments and Methods of Observation (WMO-No. 8), taking into account the results of the intercomparison;
Decision 15 (INFCOM-3) - Follow-up to the 2022 Upper-Air Instrument Intercomparison (2024)

Addressee

SC-MINT and SC-IMT

Request

to facilitate the access to existing radiosonde codes (including their documentation) and facilitate the attribution of codes to newly developed radiosonde systems;
Decision 15 (SERCOM-2) - Summary and recommendations of the workshop on integration of urban-related activities in WMO  (2022)

Addressee

TCs - Technical Commissions

Request

Decides to invite WMO Technical Commissions, Research Board, Regional Associations and other relevant bodies to take note of the Summary and recommendations of the workshop in urban-related activities in WMO, and to consider these recommendations as part of their efforts to improve service delivery in urban settings.

Session deadline

SERCOM-3
Decision 15 (SERCOM-2) - Summary and recommendations of the workshop on integration of urban-related activities in WMO  (2022)

Addressee

RB - Research Board

Request

Decides to invite WMO Technical Commissions, Research Board, Regional Associations and other relevant bodies to take note of the Summary and recommendations of the workshop in urban-related activities in WMO, and to consider these recommendations as part of their efforts to improve service delivery in urban settings.

Session deadline

SERCOM-3
Decision 15 (SERCOM-2) - Summary and recommendations of the workshop on integration of urban-related activities in WMO  (2022)

Addressee

RAs - regional associations

Request

Decides to invite WMO Technical Commissions, Research Board, Regional Associations and other relevant bodies to take note of the Summary and recommendations of the workshop in urban-related activities in WMO, and to consider these recommendations as part of their efforts to improve service delivery in urban settings.

Session deadline

SERCOM-3
Decision 16 (EC-73) - Maintaining the WMO Headquarters Building  (2021)

Addressee

Members

Request

(2) To invite Members to consider voluntary contributions to the WMO Trust Fund for Extraordinary Works at the WMO Building in order to fully finance the required works as explained in EC-73/INF. 6.4,

Session deadline

No Deadline
Decision 16 (EC-73) - Maintaining the WMO Headquarters Building  (2021)

Addressee

SG - Secretary-General of the World Meteorological Organization

Request

(3) To request the Secretary-General to take the necessary actions, and allocate resources, to ensure that the building remains a safe, secure, efficient and environmentally friendly work environment for the entire WMO community.

Session deadline

No Deadline
Decision 16 (INFCOM-2) - Process for publication of technical document series (2022)

Addressee

MG/INFCOM - Management Group of the Commission for Observation, Infrastructure and Information Systems

Request

Requests its Management Group to consider the implementation of similar processes to the other relevant INFCOM-related publication series; Further requests its Management Group to collaborate with SERCOM and the Research Board to move towards a harmonized submission, approval, and publication policy for the publication of the WMO non-regulatory publication series.

Session deadline

INFCOM-3
Decision 16 (INFCOM-3) - Standardization of First-mile Data Collection (2024)

Addressee

SC-IMT - Standing Committee on Information Management and Technology

Request

to report on the activity to INFCOM-4.

Session deadline

INFCOM-4
Decision 16 (INFCOM-3) - Standardization of First-mile Data Collection (2024)

Addressee

SC-IMT - Standing Committee on Information Management and Technology

Request

to lead an activity of standardization of first-mile data collection across different Earth System domains in collaboration with the Standing Committee on Observing Networks (SC-ON), the Standing Committee on Measurements Instrumentation and Traceability (SC-MINT), the INFCOM Advisory Groups, and the Association of Hydro-Meteorological and Environmental Industry (HMEI);
Decision 16 (SERCOM-2) - Contribution to Strategic and Operational Planning 2024–2027  (2022)

Addressee

P/SERCOM - President of the Commission for Weather, Climate, Water and Environmental Services and Applications

Request

(5) To request the president of the Commission to continue actively contributing to their finalization, including through regional consultations, to ensure that the priority needs of Members are addressed.

Session deadline

Cg-19
Decision 16 (SERCOM-3) - Overarching principles for the selection of experts to serve in the Commission for Weather, Climate, Hydrological, Marine and Related Environmental Services and Applications [SERCOM] (2024)

Addressee

MG/SERCOM - Management Group of the Commission for Weather, Climate, Water and Environmental Services and Applications

Request

to oversee the continuing development and implementation of overarching principles to achieve a more balanced representation of experts engaged in the activities and leadership positions of the subsidiary bodies of the technical commissions.
Decision 17 (EC-75) - Initiatives to Advance Socioeconomic Assessments of Weather, Climate and Water Services (2022)

Addressee

Secretariat -Secretariat of the World Meteorological Organization

Request

The Executive Council decides: (1) To welcome the proposal of the Secretariat under the newly established thematic area of socioeconomic benefits (SEB) of weather, climate and water services ; (a) To develop the White Paper titled “Socioeconomic Benefits of Weather, Climate, Water Services, and other environmental aspects: The Role of WMO”; (b) To establish the Panel on Socioeconomic Benefits (PSB) to provide advice on the ways to further-develop and coordinate SEB-related activities and to provide reports on these to the Policy Advisory Committee; benefiting from the knowledge and scientific capacity of INFCOM and SERCOM; (c) To develop a SEB Toolbox and a SEB Toolbox Training Package as important instruments for strengthening the capacity of Members in conducting socioeconomic benefit studies and assessments;

Session deadline

No Deadline
Decision 17 (EC-75) - Initiatives to Advance Socioeconomic Assessments of Weather, Climate and Water Services (2022)

Addressee

SG - Secretary-General of the World Meteorological Organization

Request

The Executive Council decides: (2) To request the Secretary-General to support this commitment through partnerships with key institutions such as the Global Facility for Disaster Reduction and Recovery (GFDRR) of the World Bank, United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN/DESA), United Nations Regional Commissions, National Meteorological and Hydrological Services (NMHSs), national ministries and development agencies.

Session deadline

No Deadline
Decision 17 (EC-78) - Extraordinary session of Congress in 2025 (Cg-Ext(2025)) (2024)

Addressee

SG - Secretary-General of the World Meteorological Organization

Request

to provide arrangements for the session and notify Members thereof
Decision 19 (EC-78) - WMO Resource Mobilization Strategy (2024)

Addressee

SG - Secretary-General of the World Meteorological Organization

Request

to regularly report on the implementation of the Resource Mobilization Strategy at sessions of the Executive Council

Session deadline

EC-79
Decision 19 (INFCOM-3) - Demonstration of the WMO Integrated Processing and Prediction System [WIPPS] Rolling Review of Requirements (2024)

Addressee

SC-ESMP - Standing Committee on Data Processing for Applied Earth System Modelling and Prediction

Request

(1) To demonstrate the WIPPS RRR collaborating with the Commission for Weather, Climate, Hydrological, Marine, and Related Environmental Services and Applications (SERCOM); (2) To report back the result of the demonstration including refined the WIPPS RRR to INFCOM-4 (2026);

Session deadline

INFCOM-4
Decision 20 (EC-75) - Human Resources Report and Human Resources Strategy for WMO (2022)

Addressee

SG - Secretary-General of the World Meteorological Organization

Request

The Executive Council decides: (1) To note the Human Resources report and request that WMO give further consideration to early career development for staff, remote working, succession planning and Equality Diversity & Inclusion. With respect to Diversity & Inclusion, WMO should undertake appropriate and proportionate measures to achieve equal representation of women in leadership positions and in scientific and technical positions at WMO. This should include incorporating into the new Human Resources Strategy clear targets for advancing gender parity within the professional and ungraded posts and the development of an outreach and recruitment strategy for achieving such gender parity targets and that all future HR reports include comparative data on trends in the representation of women in the Organization, (3) To recommend that the WMO HR policies, while taking appropriate advantage of the independent policy-making authority of WMO, remain firmly embedded within the overall policy and regulatory framework of the International Civil Service Commission (ICSC), (5) To recommend that WMO pay careful attention to recent developments in the ‘new world of work’, and apply lessons learned from the recent pandemic regarding flexible work arrangements and new technologies that will impact the efficiency and effectiveness of the WMO workforce going forward,

Session deadline

No Deadline
Decision 20 (EC-75) - Human Resources Report and Human Resources Strategy for WMO (2022)

Addressee

Secretariat -Secretariat of the World Meteorological Organization

Request

The Executive Council decides: (2) Further requests that each financial period a revised HR strategy is developed and that the annual HR report is then aligned to and reports on progress toward achieving the objectives of that strategy and is then presented each year to the Executive Council. In devising this strategy HR should consult with the staff association,

Session deadline

No Deadline
Decision 20 (EC-75) - Human Resources Report and Human Resources Strategy for WMO (2022)

Addressee

SG - Secretary-General of the World Meteorological Organization

Request

The Executive Council decides: (6) To request the Secretary-General to develop and implement appropriate measures to ensure effective rewards and recognition of deserving staff, (7) To request the Secretary-General to include in future Human Resources reports relevant information regarding the employment of consultants especially regarding gender and geographic diversity of the individuals hired. See EC-75/INF. 6.4(1), EC-75/INF. 6.4(2) for more information

Session deadline

No Deadline
Decision 20 (EC-78) - Report of the Audit and Oversight Committee (2024)

Addressee

AOC - Audit and Oversight Committee

Request

to consider incorporating additional information regarding its observations on the financial status of WMO in its future reports, including the status of its outstanding recommendations, as well as to setting up direct working contacts with the Joint Inspection Unit.
Decision 20 (SERCOM-3) - Proposed amendments to the WIPPS Manual on requirements regarding Regional Specialized Meteorological Centres (RSMCs) conducting Marine Emergency Response (MER) (2024)

Addressee

SC-NMO - Standing Committee on Marine Meteorological and Oceanographic Service

Request

to develop training materials and a handbook on the use of the Request Form and on the interpretation of MER products;
Decision 21 (INFCOM-3) - AG-Ocean Engagement Plan (2024)

Addressee

MG/INFCOM - Management Group of the Commission for Observation, Infrastructure and Information Systems

Request

to assist AG-Ocean toidentify and address those actions and recommendations relevant to INFCOM;
Decision 21 (INFCOM-3) - AG-Ocean Engagement Plan (2024)

Addressee

P/INFCOM - President of the Commission for Observation, Infrastructure and Information Systems

Request

to consult with the Commission for Weather, Climate, Hydrological, Marine and Related Environmental Services and Applications (SERCOM) and the Research Board and to engage with appropriate stakeholders listed in the Engagement Plan provided in the annex to assist with implementing relevant recommendations, bringing any governance-related recommendations to the Joint WMO-IOC Collaborative Board;
Decision 21 (INFCOM-3) - AG-Ocean Engagement Plan (2024)

Addressee

P/INFCOM - President of the Commission for Observation, Infrastructure and Information Systems

Request

to refer this plan to SERCOM, the Technical Coordination Committee (TCC), the Policy Advisory Committee (PAC) and the Joint WMO-IOC Collaborative Board (JCB) for review to consider the best way to move forward as well as align organizational responsibilities;
Decision 22 (EC-78) - Annual Accountability Report of the Internal Oversight Office (IOO) (2024)

Addressee

Management

Request

give due attention and action to addressing all weaknesses identified by the IOO regarding the effectiveness of WMO internal control system
Decision 22 (EC-78) - Annual Accountability Report of the Internal Oversight Office (IOO) (2024)

Addressee

TF-EA - Task Force on Elections and Appointments

Request

to study the issue raised by IOO regarding the lack of a provision in the regulatory framework for consultation with the incoming leadership on key appointments during periods of transition and provide recommendations to develop governance procedures to address this gap in procedures
Decision 22 (INFCOM-3) - Recommendations of the Task Team on Hydrology (2024)

Addressee

MG/INFCOM - Management Group of the Commission for Observation, Infrastructure and Information Systems

Request

to implement relevant recommendations;
Decision 22 (INFCOM-3) - Recommendations of the Task Team on Hydrology (2024)

Addressee

P/INFCOM - President of the Commission for Observation, Infrastructure and Information Systems

Request

in consultation with the president of the Commission for Weather, Climate, Hydrological, Marine and Related Environmental Services and Applications and the chair of the Hydrological Coordination Panel, to engage with stakeholders as needed in order to develop and implement relevant recommendations.
Decision 23 (EC-78) - Implementation of the Joint Inspection Unit (JIU) Recommendations (2024)

Addressee

SG - Secretary-General of the World Meteorological Organization

Request

to continue providing support to the work of the JIU and provide consideration to the recommendations of the Unit in accordance with the established procedures.
Decision 24 (EC-78) - Human resources and procurement matters (2024)

Addressee

SG - Secretary-General of the World Meteorological Organization

Request

to review and update its anti-fraud polic
Decision 24 (EC-78) - Human resources and procurement matters (2024)

Addressee

SG - Secretary-General of the World Meteorological Organization

Request

to ensure that sustainability criteria in procurement are implemented without prejudice to suppliers from developing countries and countries with economies in transition.
Decision 24 (EC-78) - Human resources and procurement matters (2024)

Addressee

SG - Secretary-General of the World Meteorological Organization

Request

(1) To continue to [Mori] regularly report on Human Resources, Ethics and Procurement matters at future sessions of the Executive Council; (2) To monitor and analyse, in detail, the contribution of regular budget staff members, including their staff time used for extrabudgetary activities and include it in future reports on Human Resources to the Executive Council
Decision 25 (INFCOM-3) - Co-sponsored programmes (2024)

Addressee

MG/INFCOM - Management Group of the Commission for Observation, Infrastructure and Information Systems

Request

within the Commission’s mandate, to work together with GCOS and GOOS to make recommendations to their respective governance bodies: (a) On common priorities – to be reflected in the work plan of each entity and the working structure of the Commission; (b) On a common vision for GCOS, GOOS and WMO Members, with the objective of contributing to their longer-term strategic and implementation planning processes, including the WMO Strategic Plan 2028–2031.
Decision 26 (INFCOM-3) - Satellite partner organizations (2024)

Addressee

MG/INFCOM - Management Group of the Commission for Observation, Infrastructure and Information Systems

Request

with developing the best mechanisms to continue strong cooperation with the space agencies through CGMS and CEOS.
Decision 29 (INFCOM-3) - Gender equality (2024)

Addressee

MG/INFCOM - Management Group of the Commission for Observation, Infrastructure and Information Systems

Request

supported by the Secretariat, to take action, as a contribution of the Commission to the WMO gender action plan for 2024–2027, in three areas: (1) To continue to organize the INFCOM Circles as a means to maintain and progressively expand a network of female experts engaged in the work of the Commission (contributing to item 1.1.3 of the WMO gender action plan for 2024–2027); (2) To provide exemplars of unique contributions and outstanding achievements of women serving in the Commission as inputs to the WMO Bulletin, MeteoWorld and other communication materials issued regularly featuring gender-related issues (5.1.1); (3) To establish simple indicators to monitor the progress in improving the gender balance in both experts serving in subsidiary bodies, and in leadership positions of the Commission (2.4.1);
Decision 29 (INFCOM-3) - Gender equality (2024)

Addressee

P/INFCOM - President of the Commission for Observation, Infrastructure and Information Systems

Request

supported by the Secretariat, to maintain communication with the president of the Commission for Weather, Climate, Hydrological, Marine and Related Environmental Services and Applications and Chair of the Research Board to regularly exchange efforts made to contribute to the WMO Gender action plan and leverage lessons learned;
Decision 34 (INFCOM-3) - Date and place of the next INFCOM sessions (2024)

Addressee

MG/INFCOM - Management Group of the Commission for Observation, Infrastructure and Information Systems

Request

in consultation with the management group of the Commission for Weather, Climate, Hydrological, Marine and Related Environmental Services and Applications (SERCOM) and other bodies and the Secretary-General, to decide on the exact dates of INFCOM-4, to ensure optimal submission of recommendations to Congress and the Executive Council;
Resolution 1 (Cg-Ext(2021)) - WMO Unified Policy for the International Exchange of Earth System Data (2021)

Addressee

EC - Executive Council

Request

Requests the Executive Council to: (1) Oversee implementation of this resolution via appropriate mechanisms for continual monitoring of compliance; (2) Keep the definitions of core and recommended data provided in Annex 1 under regular review and propose updates as necessary;

Session deadline

No Deadline
Resolution 1 (Cg-Ext(2021)) - WMO Unified Policy for the International Exchange of Earth System Data (2021)

Addressee

P/RAs - presidents of regional associations

Request

Requests the presidents of regional associations to support and monitor the implementation of this resolution within their regions;

Session deadline

No Deadline
Resolution 1 (Cg-Ext(2021)) - WMO Unified Policy for the International Exchange of Earth System Data (2021)

Addressee

Members

Request

Urges Members to: (1) Undertake necessary actions to promote alignment of national policies and regulations concerning Earth system data sharing and exchange, nationally and internationally, with the policy promulgated through this resolution; (2) Provide full transparency on conditions of use and re-use when such conditions apply to exchanges of recommended data; (3) Accommodate the need for users of recommended data to respect the conditions of use set by the owners of the data, as this will help to facilitate access to the data; (4) Facilitate the exchange of data from all stakeholders and sectors at the international level when emergencies and natural disasters occur; (5) Build partnerships to enhance the exchange of Earth system data amongst national and regional stakeholders in order to improve integration of data across disciplines and domains, thereby helping to strengthen them all;

Session deadline

No Deadline
Resolution 1 (Cg-Ext(2021)) - WMO Unified Policy for the International Exchange of Earth System Data (2021)

Addressee

P/INFCOM - President of the Commission for Observation, Infrastructure and Information Systems

Request

Requests the president of the Commission for Observation, Infrastructure and Information Systems, in coordination with the president of the Commission for Weather, Climate, Water and Environmental Services and Applications and the Chair of the Research Board to: (1) Provide draft technical regulations to support implementation of this resolution, to be submitted to the World Meteorological Congress in 2023; (2) In light of the commitment to free and unrestricted data exchange and the requirements of Members for access to high quality numerical weather prediction and analysis products, initiate a process of amending the Manual on the Global Data-Processing and Forecasting System (WMO-No. 485) to be submitted to the World Meteorological Congress in 2023; (3) Develop a process for systematic and regular review of the types or domains of data that fall within the established practice and categories of Earth system data, as described in Annex 1, in order to meet both the changing needs of Members, the changing availability of data, and the continued development of modelling capabilities; (4) Ensure that the regional associations are kept informed of initiatives related to the implementation of this resolution and consulted on developments as necessary; (5) To take any necessary steps to ensure that WMO technical systems and guidelines will develop and evolve to accommodate the exchange and interoperability of Earth system data envisaged in this policy;

Session deadline

Cg-19
Resolution 1 (Cg-Ext(2021)) - WMO Unified Policy for the International Exchange of Earth System Data (2021)

Addressee

P/SERCOM - President of the Commission for Weather, Climate, Water and Environmental Services and Applications

Request

Requests the president of the Commission for Weather, Climate, Water and Environmental Services and Applications, in coordination with the president of the Commission for Observation, Infrastructure and Information Systems, the Chair of the Research Board, and other relevant bodies, to: (1) Initiate a process to review the emerging data requirements for risk- and impact-based warning and decision support systems; (2) Seek the engagement of concerned partners, i.e. international organizations/agencies that are reliant on the provision of weather, climate, water and related environmental services by Members on the further application and implementation of WMO’s unified data policy;

Session deadline

No Deadline
Resolution 1 (Cg-Ext(2021)) - WMO Unified Policy for the International Exchange of Earth System Data (2021)

Addressee

SG - Secretary-General of the World Meteorological Organization

Request

Requests the Secretary-General to: (1) Establish, adopt and publicize mechanisms to maximize the impact of this resolution and to ensure that it is effectively implemented within all Members, including any resource mobilization activities needed, recognizing the need of some WMO Members for support for their implementation efforts, for example through collaboration with relevant United Nations agencies and other international development partner organizations]; (2) Enact a system to monitor and report on implementation of this resolution by Members, and set indicators for the specific and substantive evaluation of the performance; (3) Strengthen effective coordination with relevant WMO partners and stakeholders on matters related to data policy and practice and encourage them to adopt similar policies and practices concerning the free and unrestricted exchange of their relevant data in support of WMO programmes; (4) Promote further collaboration with Numerical Weather Prediction (NWP) Production Centres and other stakeholders to ensure full, free and unrestricted access to Earth system monitoring and prediction data for all Members to support them in the provision of their public weather, climate, water and related environmental services; (5) Develop guidance for Members on the implementation of this policy as concerns the relationship between public sector data providers and private sector users of data, keeping in mind the need to preserve the integrity of the publicly-funded international exchange of data as the foundation for all weather, climate, water and related environmental services.

Session deadline

No Deadline
Resolution 1 (EC-75) - Global Framework for Climate Services [GFCS] Strategy and Measures for Enhanced Visibility, Effectiveness and Implementation (2022)

Addressee

SERCOM - Commission for Weather, Climate, Hydrological, Marine and Related Environmental Services and Applications

Request

Requests the Services Commission to: (1) Review the existing GFCS exemplars on agriculture and food security, water resources, health, energy and DRR; (2) Compile relevant strategic documents prepared by its subsidiary bodies with a view to guiding development of climate services for urban, marine, aviation and national infrastructure applications; (3) Further develop and complement this existing guidance in collaboration with regional associations, partners and the private sector, to enhance its utility for guiding implementation of climate services, with particular attention to the articulation of user requirements;

Session deadline

No Deadline
Resolution 1 (EC-75) - Global Framework for Climate Services [GFCS] Strategy and Measures for Enhanced Visibility, Effectiveness and Implementation (2022)

Addressee

SERCOM - Commission for Weather, Climate, Hydrological, Marine and Related Environmental Services and Applications

Request

Requests the Research Board, Infrastructure Commission and Services Commission to intensify their collaboration on all aspects of the implementation of this resolution including by: (1) Collaborating on the development of updates to the technical pillars of the GFCS Implementation Plan for the future period and make recommendation to Congress; (2) Collaborating on research and development activities in concert with user stakeholders that support articulation of both mitigation- and adaptation-relevant knowledge support and services, and thereby; (3) Developing templates for components of systems and services provision that can be adapted for incorporation in climate investment projects;

Session deadline

No Deadline
Resolution 1 (EC-75) - Global Framework for Climate Services [GFCS] Strategy and Measures for Enhanced Visibility, Effectiveness and Implementation (2022)

Addressee

INFCOM - Commission for Observation, Infrastructure and Information Systems

Request

Requests the Research Board, Infrastructure Commission and Services Commission to intensify their collaboration on all aspects of the implementation of this resolution including by: (1) Collaborating on the development of updates to the technical pillars of the GFCS Implementation Plan for the future period and make recommendation to Congress; (2) Collaborating on research and development activities in concert with user stakeholders that support articulation of both mitigation- and adaptation-relevant knowledge support and services, and thereby; (3) Developing templates for components of systems and services provision that can be adapted for incorporation in climate investment projects;

Session deadline

No Deadline
Resolution 1 (EC-75) - Global Framework for Climate Services [GFCS] Strategy and Measures for Enhanced Visibility, Effectiveness and Implementation (2022)

Addressee

RB - Research Board

Request

Requests the Research Board, Infrastructure Commission and Services Commission to intensify their collaboration on all aspects of the implementation of this resolution including by: (1) Collaborating on the development of updates to the technical pillars of the GFCS Implementation Plan for the future period and make recommendation to Congress; (2) Collaborating on research and development activities in concert with user stakeholders that support articulation of both mitigation- and adaptation-relevant knowledge support and services, and thereby; (3) Developing templates for components of systems and services provision that can be adapted for incorporation in climate investment projects;

Session deadline

No Deadline
Resolution 1 (EC-75) - Global Framework for Climate Services [GFCS] Strategy and Measures for Enhanced Visibility, Effectiveness and Implementation (2022)

Addressee

Members

Request

Encourages Members: (1) To provide quality assured data on their climate services capacities; (2) To use the climate services checklist as a basis for identification of capacity development priorities and needs; (3) To continue providing and availing of peer-to-peer support among Members for capacity development; (4) To conduct assessments on the socioeconomic and environmental benefits of climate services in the GFCS priority areas and capacity needs at national level and to make this information available to stakeholders and partners; (5) To develop and implement National Frameworks for Climate Services;

Session deadline

No Deadline
Resolution 1 (EC-75) - Global Framework for Climate Services [GFCS] Strategy and Measures for Enhanced Visibility, Effectiveness and Implementation (2022)

Addressee

SG - Secretary-General of the World Meteorological Organization

Request

Requests the Secretary-General: (1) To publish the strategy provided in the INF accompanying this document in all WMO languages; (2) To provide financial and technical support in respect to training and/or assistance, for conducting of assessments on the socio-economic and environmental benefits of climate services in the GFCS priority areas; (3) To bring this resolution to the attention of all concerned.

Session deadline

No Deadline
Resolution 1 (EC-75) - Global Framework for Climate Services [GFCS] Strategy and Measures for Enhanced Visibility, Effectiveness and Implementation (2022)

Addressee

Partners

Request

Calls on United Nations system entities, relevant regional and international organizations and entities, whether governmental or non-governmental, to give strong support to the implementation of GFCS activities through participation in relevant working mechanisms and through contributing expertise and resources;

Session deadline

No Deadline
Resolution 1 (EC-76) - Ice Forecasting [IF] Competency Framework (2023)

Addressee

SG - Secretary-General of the World Meteorological Organization

Request

Requests the Secretary-General to update and publish the Compendium accordingly;

Session deadline

EC-77
Resolution 1 (EC-77) - WMO Contribution to the Early Warnings for All initiative [EW4All] (2023)

Addressee

EC subsidiary bodies

Request

to also include EW4All as a standing agenda item in each session throughout the next financial period and to report back to EC;

Session deadline

EC 78
Resolution 1 (EC-77) - WMO Contribution to the Early Warnings for All initiative [EW4All] (2023)

Addressee

RAs, TCs and RB

Request

to consolidate all their relevant activities under the EW4All umbrella and report back to EC;

Session deadline

EC 78
Resolution 1 (EC-77) - WMO Contribution to the Early Warnings for All initiative [EW4All] (2023)

Addressee

SG - Secretary-General of the World Meteorological Organization

Request

to mobilize and allocate resources in support of the WMO contribution to the EW4All initiative.
Resolution 1 (EC-78) - WMO Road Map for the Early Warnings for All Initiative [EW4All] (2024)

Addressee

TCs - Technical Commissions

Request

in close coordination with RAs, RB and other relevant bodies, to use the EW4All Road Map to align and accelerate the implementation of all their EW4All related activities, including, but not limited to those provided in EC-78/INF. 3.1(1a), to update their respective work programmes and action plans as necessary, to include EW4All as a standing agenda item in each of their session in the current financial period and to report to EC and its supporting bodies on progress updates, significant changes and any associated risks to success
Resolution 1 (EC-78) - WMO Road Map for the Early Warnings for All Initiative [EW4All] (2024)

Addressee

RAs - regional associations

Request

in close coordination with TCs, RB and other relevant bodies, to use the EW4All Road Map and the list of consolidated, relevant activities provided in EC-78/INF. 3.1(1a), to facilitate the aggregation of regional requirements and inform and strengthen implementation of EW4All related activities at the regional, subregional and national level and, in close collaboration with the WMO Secretariat to ensure that regional implementation is regularly monitored and reported
Resolution 1 (EC-78) - WMO Road Map for the Early Warnings for All Initiative [EW4All] (2024)

Addressee

TCC and PAC

Request

to ensure improved coordination and alignment of WMO’s contribution to the EW4All initiative, including through the review of their respective Terms of Reference, and to include the relevant information on the cross-cutting activities associated with the WMO contribution to EW4All within the TCC deliberations
Resolution 1 (EC-78) - WMO Road Map for the Early Warnings for All Initiative [EW4All] (2024)

Addressee

SG - Secretary-General of the World Meteorological Organization

Request

(a) To take all necessary actions to mobilize extrabudgetary funding as well as allocate the resources available through the regular budget to support the Secretariat, TCs, RAs and RB in the successful coordination and implementation of all the relevant EW4All activities, prioritizing resource mobilization efforts for regional and national level implementation; (b) To coordinate with the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) and other partners leveraging the existing WMO Cooperation and Coordination mechanisms with United Nations agencies (EC-78/Doc. 5.1), to adhere to WMO Standards and Practices for data exchange, avoid duplication and to help ensure a coordinated approach with other initiatives contributing to early warnings; (c) To ensure alignment of all WMO voluntary contributions to EW4All including projects funded by CREWS and other bilateral and multilateral development partners, as well as contributions of SOFF, and to report the status and progress to TCC and PAC for further consideration by EC; (d) To promote coordination of additional activities supported by voluntary contributions from Members, including bilateral development agencies; (e) To further promote contribution to EW4All from multilateral organizations, global climate funds and multilateral development banks through the Alliance for Hydromet Development; (f) To facilitate partnerships between WMO Members through twinning arrangements and peer advisories in support of WMO capacity development activities; (g) To further develop WMO internal and external communication, outreach and engagement strategies and activities to ensure Members, external stakeholders and partners have an improved awareness and understanding of relevant WMO activities, expected outcomes and progress with EW4All; (h) Issue EW4All progress reports to RAs and Members on a semi-annual or annual basis which shares achievements, challenges, risks, opportunities and lessons learned in EW4All implementation, including through interpillar coordination; (i) Prepare a stocktake of progress implementing WMO’s contribution to the EW4All initiative on the occasion of Cg-Ext(2025), outlining the work that remains to be done. Use the stocktake to coordinate across the EW4All initiative, and address urgent gaps and priorities throughout EW4All, timelines and if necessary beyond, [Endersby, P/SERCOM] in order to ensure the complete and enduring achievement of EW4All ambitions
Resolution 1 (SERCOM-3) - Proposed Guide to Marine Emergency Response (2024)

Addressee

Request

approval and publication of the draft Guide accordingly.
Resolution 2 (Cg-19) - WMO Strategic Plan 2024–2027 (2023)

Addressee

EC, RAs, TCs, RB and SG

Request

to adhere to the vision and overarching priorities as well as to focus their efforts and resources on achieving the long-term goals and strategic objectives laid out in the Strategic Plan 2024-2027

Session deadline

2027
Resolution 2 (Cg-19) - WMO Strategic Plan 2024–2027 (2023)

Addressee

EC - Executive Council

Request

to develop the Strategic Plan for the twentieth financial period 2028–2031 by taking into account the global stocktaking on implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, emerging global and regional priorities, policy and partnership commitments, and implementation data from the WMO Monitoring System.
Resolution 2 (Cg-19) - WMO Strategic Plan 2024–2027 (2023)

Addressee

RAs, TCs and RB

Request

(1) To ensure the availability of adequate expertise for the successful implementation of the Strategic Plan; (2) To use the Operating Plan 2024–2027 (Cg-19/INF. 3.1(1a)) and the most pressing regional priorities (Cg-19/INF. 3.1(1b)) as a basis for the development of their work plans, thus ensuring that the collective effort of all WMO bodies is channelled towards the implementation of the focus areas defined for the nineteenth financial period; (3) To provide updated technical requirements and regional and sub-regional priorities in good time for informing the development and monitoring of the Strategic Plan for the following financial period;

Session deadline

2027
Resolution 2 (Cg-19) - WMO Strategic Plan 2024–2027 (2023)

Addressee

SG - Secretary-General of the World Meteorological Organization

Request

(1) To distribute the publication of the Strategic Plan in all WMO official languages to all Members and constituent bodies of WMO, to the United Nations system and other partner organizations, as appropriate; (2) To familiarize Members with the Strategic Plan and WMO Monitoring System , ensure the regular review and update of the regional priorities as well as develop associated material to support WMO Members in the communication of this plan with their partners and governments; (3) To use the Strategic and Operating Plans and the most pressing regional priorities (Cg-19/INF. 3.1(1b)) as a basis for the work of all departments of the Secretariat and ensure that their work plans begin with and are well aligned with the work plans of the Regional Associations and the Technical Commissions; (4) To report to the Executive Council on implementation of the Strategic and Operating Plans by means of the quantitative and qualitative monitoring indicators and other appropriate reporting tools and formats; (5) To continuously improve the quality and reliability of the WMO Monitoring System by designing data quality assurance mechanisms, updating key benchmark studies, applying best practice, and making use of novel tools and technologies;
Resolution 2 (Cg-19) - WMO Strategic Plan 2024–2027 (2023)

Addressee

Members

Request

(1) To use the Strategic Plan communications material developed by the WMO Secretariat as a basis for developing, updating and carrying out national strategic and implementation plans, demonstrating alignment with other national, regional and global development strategies and policy documents in the areas of meteorology, hydrology, climatology and related disciplines; (2) To provide accurate and timely data on the monitoring indicators designed to track the Strategic Plan implementation in accordance with the WMO Monitoring System as well as verify and confirm their relevance and measurability;
Resolution 2 (Cg-Ext(2021)) - Amendments to the Technical Regulations related to establishment of the Global Basic Observing Network [GBON] (2021)

Addressee

Members

Request

Urges Members to immediately commence their implementation of this network, including the necessary preparations for GBON station designation and GBON data exchange, if needed in a phased approach, as allowed by their individual capacities, where applicable, in combination with support of multilateral and bilateral development partners, and financial mechanisms such as the Systematic Observations Financing Facility (SOFF); Urges further Members to support the implementation of GBON, including by supporting the development and establishment of SOFF and to consider contributing resources – financial, technical or in-kind – to its development and operation;

Session deadline

No Deadline
Resolution 2 (Cg-Ext(2021)) - Amendments to the Technical Regulations related to establishment of the Global Basic Observing Network [GBON] (2021)

Addressee

INFCOM - Commission for Observation, Infrastructure and Information Systems

Request

Requests the Commission for Observation, Infrastructure and Information Systems to: (1) Develop technical guidelines, processes and procedures needed to ensure expedient and efficient implementation of GBON, and to prepare for effective performance and compliance monitoring of GBON; (2) Promote the development and adoption of cost-effective and environmental-friendly strategies and technologies to support the implementation and sustainability of GBON, especially in developing countries, particularly for surface-based upper-air observations and automatic weather stations; (3) In collaboration with the Commission for Weather, Climate, Water and Environmental Services and Applications and the Research Board, provide to Members relevant technical and scientific documentation and communication material demonstrating the specific benefits to Members that the different components of GBON are expected to deliver; (4) Continue in exploring potential paths for future evolution for GBON into broader Earth system domains and disciplines beyond its current scope of support for Global NWP and climate analysis; (5) Explore, in collaboration with the Joint WMO-IOC Collaborative Board, possible initiatives to strengthen the exchange of surface-based Earth system observations over the global ocean, for example via an extension of GBON into this domain; (6) In collaboration with the Research Board, actively pursue an optimization of the GBON design, considering impact-based metrics, unique characteristics of individual Members, new scientific advances and new operational technologies, with the aim of presenting proposed amendments to the Technical Regulations to the World Meteorological Congress (Cg-19) in 2023;

Session deadline

Cg-19
Resolution 2 (Cg-Ext(2021)) - Amendments to the Technical Regulations related to establishment of the Global Basic Observing Network [GBON] (2021)

Addressee

SG - Secretary-General of the World Meteorological Organization

Request

Requests the Secretary-General: (1) To publish the Manual on the WMO Integrated Global Observing System (WMO-No. 1160), with the section 3.2.2 Global Basic Observing Network in all WMO official languages; (2) To ensure the editorial consistency of the relevant documents; (3) To bring the present resolution to the attention of all concerned; Further requests the Secretary-General: (1) In partnership with multilateral and bilateral development partners, to facilitate Members’ resource mobilization required for the development and operation of GBON; (2) In partnership with the members of the Alliance for Hydromet Development and other partners, to consider the possibility of extending the support of SOFF to developing Members not deemed eligible for support in the initial phase, in order to ensure global implementation and sustained operations of GBON; (3) In partnership with the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (IOC) and the Global Ocean Observing System (GOOS) co-sponsors to explore the possibility of leveraging international collaboration on marine observations in the implementation and further development of GBON.

Session deadline

No Deadline
Resolution 2 (EC-76) - Tropical Cyclone [TC] Forecasting Competency Framework (2023)

Addressee

SG - Secretary-General of the World Meteorological Organization

Request

Requests the Secretary-General to update and publish the Compendium accordingly;

Session deadline

EC-77
Resolution 2 (EC-76) - Tropical Cyclone [TC] Forecasting Competency Framework (2023)

Addressee

SC-DRR - Standing Committee on Disaster Risk Reduction

Request

Requests the Advisory Group on Tropical Cyclones, through its parent body, the Standing Committee on Disaster Risk Reduction and Public Services (SC-DRR) work towards a next step by consolidating the five regional TCF competency frameworks into a single framework, achieving a consistent approach with other WMO service areas;

Session deadline

SERCOM-3
Resolution 2 (EC-76) - Tropical Cyclone [TC] Forecasting Competency Framework (2023)

Addressee

AG-TC - Advisory Group on Tropical Cyclones

Request

Requests the Advisory Group on Tropical Cyclones, through its parent body, the Standing Committee on Disaster Risk Reduction and Public Services (SC-DRR) work towards a next step by consolidating the five regional TCF competency frameworks into a single framework, achieving a consistent approach with other WMO service areas;

Session deadline

SERCOM-3
Resolution 2 (EC-77) - Budget for the Biennium 2024–2025  (2023)

Addressee

SG - Secretary-General of the World Meteorological Organization

Request

to develop a proposal for the use of cash surplus from the eighteenth financial period and savings that may be realized during the first biennium of the nineteenth financial period and seek approval by the Executive Council concerning the allocation of those resources;
Resolution 2 (EC-78) - Priority Activities contributing to the Early Warnings for All initiative [EW4All] (2024)

Addressee

RAs - regional associations

Request

to lead the deliverables assigned to the regional associations in the action plan
Resolution 2 (EC-78) - Priority Activities contributing to the Early Warnings for All initiative [EW4All] (2024)

Addressee

INFCOM - Commission for Observation, Infrastructure and Information Systems

Request

to guide the technical aspect of the action plan
Resolution 2 (EC-78) - Priority Activities contributing to the Early Warnings for All initiative [EW4All] (2024)

Addressee

SERCOM and RB

Request

to support the relevant deliverables in the action plan
Resolution 2 (EC-78) - Priority Activities contributing to the Early Warnings for All initiative [EW4All] (2024)

Addressee

TCC - Technical Coordination Committee

Request

to oversee and coordinate the implementation of the action plan and regularly report the progress to the Executive Council
Resolution 2 (INFCOM-3) - Work programme for the next intersessional period (2024)

Addressee

MG/INFCOM - Management Group of the Commission for Observation, Infrastructure and Information Systems

Request

in consultation with the Commission for Weather, Climate, Hydrological, Marine and Related Environmental Services and Applications (Services Commission), the Research Board, the Panels of the Executive Council and the regional associations, and with the support of the Secretariat: (1) To continue to maintain, update and to regularly review and reprioritize the activities and deliverables, including the minor and moderate modifications to the INFCOM-led activities of the WMO Plan of Action for Hydrology 2023-2030, and responsibilities, facilitating and optimizing the interrelation among Commission’s subsidiary bodies and with other technical bodies and regional association working groups, and to submit necessary deliverables to the future sessions; (2) To consider establishing an improved schedule of updating regulatory materials under category (1) of the work programme, to better coordinate relevant updates among component systems (WIGOS, WIS and WIPPS), as well as a mechanism for monitoring and evaluating the status of Members’ implementation of changes before proceeding to the next update to include lessons learned; (3) To review the approach taken to define the work programme and propose, if necessary, an improved approach to define and update the work programme and to monitor and evaluate its implementation, considering the programme description to be adopted, and the review of the WMO programme-based approach and related planning, programming and budgeting processes conducted by the Executive Council;
Resolution 2 (SERCOM-3) - Adoption of the work programme of the Commission for Weather, Climate, Hydrological, Marine and Related Environmental Services and Applications (Service Commission) for the second intersessional period (2024-2027) (2024)

Addressee

P/SERCOM

Request

to report on progress at the next session.

Session deadline

SERCOM-4
Resolution 2 (SERCOM-3) - Adoption of the work programme of the Commission for Weather, Climate, Hydrological, Marine and Related Environmental Services and Applications (Service Commission) for the second intersessional period (2024-2027) (2024)

Addressee

MG/SERCOM - Management Group of the Commission for Weather, Climate, Water and Environmental Services and Applications

Request

to oversee the implementation of the 2024–2027 work programme and to regularly review it, including prioritizing activities and deliverables, in light of progress, new directives from Congress and the Executive Council, adherence to the terms of reference and other relevant factors affecting it, and keep Members informed of the status;
Resolution 3 (Cg-19) - Maximum expenditure for the nineteenth financial period (2024–2027) (2023)

Addressee

SG - Secretary-General of the World Meteorological Organization

Request

to monitor the implementation of the Operating Plan at both the outcome and output levels, in accordance with the WMO monitoring and evaluation system, in particular in relation to the use of budgetary resources
Resolution 3 (Cg-19) - Maximum expenditure for the nineteenth financial period (2024–2027) (2023)

Addressee

SG and Members

Request

to mobilize extrabudgetary contributions to accelerate, expand and/or scale up the implementation of the Long-term Goals and Strategic Objectives of the Strategic Plan for 2024–2027, with particular emphasis on Early Warnings for All, the Global Greenhouse Gas Watch initiative, Cryosphere and downstream impacts and the implementation of the Plan of Action for Hydrology.
Resolution 3 (Cg-19) - Maximum expenditure for the nineteenth financial period (2024–2027) (2023)

Addressee

SG - Secretary-General of the World Meteorological Organization

Request

to seek approval by the Executive Council concerning the allocation of cash surplus from the eighteenth financial period and savings that may be realized during the first biennium of the nineteenth financial period to the priorities as defined by the Executive Council
Resolution 3 (Cg-19) - Maximum expenditure for the nineteenth financial period (2024–2027) (2023)

Addressee

SG - Secretary-General of the World Meteorological Organization

Request

to continuously review the methods of implementation and to identify operational efficiencies, including through further partnerships with Member institutions, and to report on efficiencies identified to EC-79 in connection with the presentation of the Budget 2026-2027.
Resolution 3 (Cg-19) - Maximum expenditure for the nineteenth financial period (2024–2027) (2023)

Addressee

EC - Executive Council

Request

to prioritize any resulting cash surplus from the eighteenth financial period and savings that may be realized during the first biennium of the nineteenth financial period among the strategic priorities including Early Warnings for All; Cryosphere and downstream impacts; the implementation of the Plan of Action for Hydrology; upon the outcome of the work of the Task Force on the Comprehensive Review of the WMO Regional Concept and Approaches, the implementation of the Task Force’s recommendations; and the Global Greenhouse Gas Watch initiative, subject to the approval of its implementation plan;

Session deadline

EC-77
Resolution 3 (Cg-Ext(2021)) - Systematic Observations Financing Facility: Supporting Members in the implementation of of the Global Basic Observing Network [GBON] (2021)

Addressee

Members

Request

Urges Members who have the capacity to: (1) Financially contribute to the SOFF United Nations Multi-Partner Trust Fund; (2) Provide expert readiness technical advisories, including peer-to-peer in support of the implementation of SOFF; or (3) Provide any other form of support; Urges Members who qualify as beneficiaries to take advantage of SOFF to achieve sustained compliance with GBON.

Session deadline

No Deadline
Resolution 3 (EC-78) - Implementation Plan for the Global Greenhouse Gas Watch [GGGW] (2024)

Addressee

INFCOM and RB

Request

in coordination with SERCOM, to lead the implementation of the plan, following the guidance of the joint Advisory Group, including: (1) To report progress to the Executive Council and the Policy Advisory Committee (PAC) each year ; (2) To provide a detailed status report at the end of the Implementation Pre-Operational Phase, outlining progress on implementation, including how the components of G3W are being integrated into the WMO Integrated Global Observing System (WIGOS), the WMO Information System (WIS), and the WMO Integrated Processing and Prediction System (WIPPS), in addition to a detailed workplan for the next phase of G3W – the G3W Initial Operational Phase (2028–2031) the specifies the scope, utility, time frames and associated resource requirements for the next phase
Resolution 3 (EC-78) - Implementation Plan for the Global Greenhouse Gas Watch [GGGW] (2024)

Addressee

PAC - Policy Advisory Committee

Request

to examine the utility, terms of reference, and membership of the Climate Policy Advisers Group in relation to Action GOV2 in the implementation plan, and provide its recommendations to EC-79
Resolution 3 (EC-78) - Implementation Plan for the Global Greenhouse Gas Watch [GGGW] (2024)

Addressee

SG - Secretary-General of the World Meteorological Organization

Request

(1) To ensure, within existing budgetary provisions and administrative arrangements, adequate cross-cutting activities in the Secretariat, to support the implementation of the plan; (2) To further strengthen collaboration and coordination with relevant United Nations agencies and other international partners engaged in greenhouse gas monitoring and modelling activities and mobilize partner resources to implement the Global Greenhouse Gas Watch, ensuring equal access for all Members to WMO resources, including means to ensure global comparability of GHG monitoring data; (3) To engage with stakeholders at international forums, such as the Conference of the Parties to UNFCCC (COP), in light of ensuring this initiative remains supportive of and complimentary to, existing national government reporting under the UNFCCC and Paris Agreement and to promote the uptake and use of the data and products generated by this infrastructure
Resolution 3 (INFCOM-3) - Establishment of Standing Committees, Study Groups and Advisory Groups of the Commission for Observation, Infrastructure and Information Systems (Infrastructure Commission)  (2024)

Addressee

P/INFCOM - President of the Commission for Observation, Infrastructure and Information Systems

Request

with the assistance of the Management Group and the support of the Secretariat: (1) To ensure the selection of technical experts from the Expert Network to serve in the above standing committees, study groups and advisory groups, and to establish expert teams and task teams, including inter-commission mechanisms, as necessary to complete the work of these bodies, considering the Rules of Procedure for Technical Commissions (WMO-No. 1240) (2023 Edition) and the overarching principles in the selection of experts serving the subsidiary bodies, presented in INFCOM-3/INF. 6.2; (2) To ensure necessary representation on, and coordination with the Services Commission, the RB, the JCB and the subsidiary bodies of the Executive Council through the appointment of representatives of the Commission and necessary focal points, and regularly inform Members of the appointments and the status of representation of the Commission and coordination with other bodies; (3) To consider and establish optimal working structure/mechanism for: (a) Space weather activities guided by the Four-year Plan for WMO Activities related to Space Weather 2024–2027 if adopted by the Executive Council (see Recommendation 13 (INFCOM-3)); (b) Coordination of satellite related activities in all application areas and Earth system domains and for engagement with partner space agencies through the Coordination Group for Meteorological Satellites (CGMS) and the Committee on Earth Observation Satellites (CEOS) (see Decision 26 (INFCOM-3)); (c) Coordination required for the development of a WMO Standard Vocabulary as per Resolution 22 (Cg-19) – WMO Standard Vocabulary; (4) In consultation with the Management Group of the Services Commission (see Decision 7 (SERCOM-3)) and the Hydrological Coordination Panel, to identify and establish the appropriate mechanism for the two technical commissions to collaborate in undertaking the review and update of the Guide to Hydrological Practices (WMO-No. 168), Volume I, the Guide to Hydrological Practices (WMO-No. 168), Volume II, the Guidelines on the role, operation and management of National Hydrological Services (WMO-No. 1003) and, in cooperation with the UNESCO, of the International Glossary for Hydrology (WMO-No. 385), as suggested by the sixth Hydrological Coordination Panel meeting;
Resolution 3 (SERCOM-3) - Review of the subsidiary bodies of the Commission (2024)

Addressee

MG/SERCOM - Management Group of the Commission for Weather, Climate, Water and Environmental Services and Applications

Request

(1) To establish coordination mechanisms with other relevant bodies; (2) To establish subsidiary bodies under the Standing Committees and the Study Group, as required;
Resolution 4 (Cg-19) - United Nations Early Warnings for All initiative [EW4All] (2023)

Addressee

EC - Executive Council

Request

to oversee progress on WMO’s contribution to the EW4All Initiative as a matter of highest priority and to provide advice and direction to ensure there is coordination and consolidation of all relevant WMO activities under the EW4All umbrella

Session deadline

No Deadline
Resolution 4 (Cg-19) - United Nations Early Warnings for All initiative [EW4All] (2023)

Addressee

RAs - regional associations

Request

(a) With the assistance of the regional offices to ensure that focused actions on the implementation of the EW4All falling within their terms of reference are prioritized in their respective work plans for the next financial period; and (b) To regularly report progress to the EC for its guidance;
Resolution 4 (Cg-19) - United Nations Early Warnings for All initiative [EW4All] (2023)

Addressee

HCP - Hydrological Coordination Panel

Request

(a) To ensure that the outputs of the WMO Plan of Action for Hydrology, which contribute to the EW4ALL, are prioritized for the next financial period; and (b) To regularly report progress to the EC for its guidance;
Resolution 4 (Cg-19) - United Nations Early Warnings for All initiative [EW4All] (2023)

Addressee

Members

Request

to document and share, their national plan and expenditures supporting early warning systems in order to provide a complete picture of the investments made globally in support of the UN EW4All Initiative;
Resolution 4 (Cg-19) - United Nations Early Warnings for All initiative [EW4All] (2023)

Addressee

TCs, RB, CDP, and HCP

Request

to: (a) Identify high priority activities to address the urgent needs of Members in building effective multi-hazard early warning systems falling within their terms of reference and to incorporate them into their respective work plans for the next financial period; (b) Identify, catalogue, and integrate priority emerging hazards, such as those due to changes in the cryosphere, in support of the development of necessary monitoring and early warning systems for affected Members; (c) Implement the priority activities in a collaborative, coordinated, and synergetic manner; (d) To regularly report progress to the EC for its guidance.
Resolution 4 (Cg-19) - United Nations Early Warnings for All initiative [EW4All] (2023)

Addressee

SG - Secretary-General of the World Meteorological Organization

Request

(a) As appropriate and within the available budgetary and extrabudgetary resources, to take all necessary actions to support [Germany] WMO’s contribution to the EW4All Initiative and facilitate the involvement of co-implementing organizations; (b) Regularly report to EC on the progress of activities supporting the Early Warnings for All initiative, including the engagement with the Early Warnings for All Advisory Panel and other high-level EW4All events, and to take direction from EC on future advancement of the initiative; (c) Work with UNDRR to help ensure a coordinated approach with other initiatives contributing to early warnings; (d) To make available those EW4All communications created and used by WMO, UNDRR and other partners, to secure global support for this initiative so Members can tailor this information for their own engagement with public and private partners,
Resolution 4 (Cg-Ext(2021)) - WMO Vision and Strategy for Hydrology and its associated Plan of Action (2021)

Addressee

Members

Request

Invites Members to become acquainted with the content of the Action Plan to determine how they can benefit from and contribute to its implementation;

Session deadline

No Deadline
Resolution 4 (Cg-Ext(2021)) - WMO Vision and Strategy for Hydrology and its associated Plan of Action (2021)

Addressee

P/INFCOM - President of the Commission for Observation, Infrastructure and Information Systems

Request

Requests presidents of technical commissions and the Chair of the Research Board to review the proposed activities for alignment of the Plan of Action with the work plans of the technical commissions and the Research Board;

Session deadline

No Deadline
Resolution 4 (Cg-Ext(2021)) - WMO Vision and Strategy for Hydrology and its associated Plan of Action (2021)

Addressee

P/SERCOM - President of the Commission for Weather, Climate, Water and Environmental Services and Applications

Request

Requests presidents of technical commissions and the Chair of the Research Board to review the proposed activities for alignment of the Plan of Action with the work plans of the technical commissions and the Research Board;

Session deadline

No Deadline
Resolution 4 (Cg-Ext(2021)) - WMO Vision and Strategy for Hydrology and its associated Plan of Action (2021)

Addressee

C/RB - Chair of the Research Board

Request

Requests presidents of technical commissions and the Chair of the Research Board to review the proposed activities for alignment of the Plan of Action with the work plans of the technical commissions and the Research Board;

Session deadline

No Deadline
Resolution 4 (Cg-Ext(2021)) - WMO Vision and Strategy for Hydrology and its associated Plan of Action (2021)

Addressee

RAs - regional associations

Request

Requests the regional associations to promote hydrological activities contributing to the Action Plan and to develop, with the assistance of HCP, regional action plans for hydrology as part of their regional operating plans to contribute to fulfilling the eight WMO long-term ambitions;

Session deadline

No Deadline
Resolution 4 (Cg-Ext(2021)) - WMO Vision and Strategy for Hydrology and its associated Plan of Action (2021)

Addressee

HCP - Hydrological Coordination Panel

Request

Requests the regional associations to promote hydrological activities contributing to the Action Plan and to develop, with the assistance of HCP, regional action plans for hydrology as part of their regional operating plans to contribute to fulfilling the eight WMO long-term ambitions;

Session deadline

No Deadline
Resolution 4 (Cg-Ext(2021)) - WMO Vision and Strategy for Hydrology and its associated Plan of Action (2021)

Addressee

SG - Secretary-General of the World Meteorological Organization

Request

Requests the Secretary-General to widely disseminate the WMO Vision and Strategy for Hydrology and its associated Action Plan to all Members, international partner organizations, and other relevant public, private and academic sector organizations;

Session deadline

No Deadline
Resolution 4 (Cg-Ext(2021)) - WMO Vision and Strategy for Hydrology and its associated Plan of Action (2021)

Addressee

P/INFCOM - President of the Commission for Observation, Infrastructure and Information Systems

Request

Requests also that the presidents of the Services and Infrastructure Commissions, the Chair of the Research Board, the presidents of Regional Associations, the Chair of the Hydrological Coordination Panel, based on the advice of the Regional Hydrological Advisers and with the support of the Secretariat, ensure that the outputs of the quarterly regional fora of Hydrological Advisers of relevance to their programmes, activities and initiatives, are appropriately integrated into the workplans and priorities of the bodies they lead, as well as in the extra-budgetary projects supported by WMO;

Session deadline

No Deadline
Resolution 4 (Cg-Ext(2021)) - WMO Vision and Strategy for Hydrology and its associated Plan of Action (2021)

Addressee

P/SERCOM - President of the Commission for Weather, Climate, Water and Environmental Services and Applications

Request

Requests also that the presidents of the Services and Infrastructure Commissions, the Chair of the Research Board, the presidents of Regional Associations, the Chair of the Hydrological Coordination Panel, based on the advice of the Regional Hydrological Advisers and with the support of the Secretariat, ensure that the outputs of the quarterly regional fora of Hydrological Advisers of relevance to their programmes, activities and initiatives, are appropriately integrated into the workplans and priorities of the bodies they lead, as well as in the extra-budgetary projects supported by WMO;

Session deadline

No Deadline
Resolution 4 (Cg-Ext(2021)) - WMO Vision and Strategy for Hydrology and its associated Plan of Action (2021)

Addressee

C/RB - Chair of the Research Board

Request

Requests also that the presidents of the Services and Infrastructure Commissions, the Chair of the Research Board, the presidents of Regional Associations, the Chair of the Hydrological Coordination Panel, based on the advice of the Regional Hydrological Advisers and with the support of the Secretariat, ensure that the outputs of the quarterly regional fora of Hydrological Advisers of relevance to their programmes, activities and initiatives, are appropriately integrated into the workplans and priorities of the bodies they lead, as well as in the extra-budgetary projects supported by WMO;

Session deadline

No Deadline
Resolution 4 (Cg-Ext(2021)) - WMO Vision and Strategy for Hydrology and its associated Plan of Action (2021)

Addressee

P/RAs - presidents of regional associations

Request

Requests also that the presidents of the Services and Infrastructure Commissions, the Chair of the Research Board, the presidents of Regional Associations, the Chair of the Hydrological Coordination Panel, based on the advice of the Regional Hydrological Advisers and with the support of the Secretariat, ensure that the outputs of the quarterly regional fora of Hydrological Advisers of relevance to their programmes, activities and initiatives, are appropriately integrated into the workplans and priorities of the bodies they lead, as well as in the extra-budgetary projects supported by WMO;

Session deadline

No Deadline
Resolution 4 (Cg-Ext(2021)) - WMO Vision and Strategy for Hydrology and its associated Plan of Action (2021)

Addressee

C/HCP - Chair of the Hydrological Coordination Panel

Request

Requests also that the presidents of the Services and Infrastructure Commissions, the Chair of the Research Board, the presidents of Regional Associations, the Chair of the Hydrological Coordination Panel, based on the advice of the Regional Hydrological Advisers and with the support of the Secretariat, ensure that the outputs of the quarterly regional fora of Hydrological Advisers of relevance to their programmes, activities and initiatives, are appropriately integrated into the workplans and priorities of the bodies they lead, as well as in the extra-budgetary projects supported by WMO;

Session deadline

No Deadline
Resolution 4 (Cg-Ext(2021)) - WMO Vision and Strategy for Hydrology and its associated Plan of Action (2021)

Addressee

Partners

Request

Invites the United Nations, the United Nation System organizations, other partner international organizations and relevant public, private and academic institutions, to consolidate their actions in support to the implementation of the WMO Vision and Strategy for Hydrology and its associated Action Plan, recognizing it as a fundamental and necessary building block in fulfilling the objectives of the Sustainable Development Agenda.

Session deadline

No Deadline
Resolution 4 (EC-76) - Amendments to the Manual on Marine Meteorological Services (WMO-No. 558) (2023)

Addressee

SG - Secretary-General of the World Meteorological Organization

Request

Requests the Secretary-General to expeditiously arrange for the publication of the amended Manual on Marine Meteorological Services (WMO-No. 558), Volume I;

Session deadline

EC-77
Resolution 4 (EC-76) - Amendments to the Manual on Marine Meteorological Services (WMO-No. 558) (2023)

Addressee

SERCOM - Commission for Weather, Climate, Hydrological, Marine and Related Environmental Services and Applications

Request

Requests the Services Commission to continue to periodically review the Manual and update it as necessary.

Session deadline

No Deadline
Resolution 4 (EC-78) - Cryosphere high-level ambitions (2024)

Addressee

PHORS - Panel on Polar and High Mountain observations, research, and services

Request

to facilitate the incorporation of the cryosphere-related priorities and ambitions in WMO contributions to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) and to the Conference of Parties, e.g. for COP 29, as well as to the sessions of the UNFCCC Subsidiary Bodies for Implementation (SBI) and the Subsidiary Body for Scientific and Technological Advice (SBSTA)
Resolution 4 (EC-78) - Cryosphere high-level ambitions (2024)

Addressee

INFCOM - Commission for Observation, Infrastructure and Information Systems

Request

(1) Establish a dialogue with international research communities regarding the access of their cryosphere data through the WMO Information System (WIS2) and in the framework of the WMO Unified Data Policy partnerships, and agree on principles and technical aspects for integration for mutual benefits and adherence to FAIR (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, and Reusable) guiding principles for scientific data management and stewardship, critical for internationally coordinated initiatives for polar and cryosphere research and the transfer of their results to operations; (2) Develop recommendations for optimizing the design of observing networks for the benefit of all Members, especially in data sparse polar and high mountain areas, as informed by research projects, e.g. the Polar Coupled Analysis and Prediction for Services (PCAPS) of the World Weather Research Programme (WWRP), the relevant components of the World Climate Research Programme (WCRP), etc.; (3) Recommend additional core cryosphere data and products and their quality metrics, as part of the implementation of the WMO Unified Data Policy and for integration in the WMO Integrated Processing and Prediction System (WIPPS), based on the results of coordinated international research projects, such as PCAPS of WWRP, the Transport and Exchange in the Atmosphere over Mountains (TEAMx) endorsed by WWRP, etc. and include the needs of tropical high mountain regions [D Karnawati]; (4) Collaborate on priority goals related to the cryosphere by building on the expert resources and partnerships of the Advisory Group on the Global Cryosphere Watch of INFCOM; (5) Work with satellite community, especially through the coordination group for meteorological satellites, for multi-satellite coordinated cryosphere monitoring products to improve the spatial and temporal resolution and coverage of cryosphere monitoring; [CHEN, Zhenlin/K Graham] (6) Strengthen the coordination between cryosphere monitoring and climate monitoring and prediction to provide a solid scientific basis for cryosphere disaster risk assessment and early warning. [CHEN, Zhenlin]
Resolution 4 (EC-78) - Cryosphere high-level ambitions (2024)

Addressee

INFCOM - Commission for Observation, Infrastructure and Information Systems

Request

integrate the recommendations of the thirteenth meeting of PHORS on observing requirements for the cryosphere, including for the Global Basic Observing Network (GBON) and the Regional Basic Observing Network (RBON)
Resolution 4 (EC-78) - Cryosphere high-level ambitions (2024)

Addressee

INFCOM and SERCOM

Request

to evolve the WMO Data Management in sync with the rapidly expanding volumes of weather, climate, water and environmental, including cryosphere, datasets for the effective sharing of climate datasets across all domains of the Earth system and across operational and research programmes, and as recommended by the Science Advisory Panel of WMO and Resolution 23(Cg-19)
Resolution 4 (EC-78) - Cryosphere high-level ambitions (2024)

Addressee

INFCOM - Commission for Observation, Infrastructure and Information Systems

Request

in coordination with PHORS, [C Appenzeller] to organize consultations towards WMO pursuing closer links with the international satellite community on the monitoring of the cryosphere, such as through the Coordination Group of Meteorological Satellites, and to co-organize a symposium on the cryosphere observation from space, in collaboration with satellite operators
Resolution 4 (EC-78) - Cryosphere high-level ambitions (2024)

Addressee

SG - Secretary-General of the World Meteorological Organization

Request

(1) Support the development of WMO communication materials reflecting these ambitions, and use them as part of the WMO contributions in the framework of UNFCCC and to the Conference of Parties; (2) Collaborate closely with relevant international partner organizations and programmes in support of the implementation of this Resolution; (3) Support the implementation of this resolution within the available budgetary resources; (4) Bring the current resolution to the attention of all concerned.
Resolution 4 (INFCOM-2) - Closing the gap on the integration of CRYOSPHERE in the Earth system approach of WMO  (2022)

Addressee

SERCOM - Commission for Weather, Climate, Hydrological, Marine and Related Environmental Services and Applications

Request

Invites (1) SERCOM, RB, and RAs to collaborate, as appropriate, under the guidance of INFCOM Management Group, on the implementation of the SG-CRYO recommendations;

Session deadline

INFCOM-3
Resolution 4 (INFCOM-2) - Closing the gap on the integration of CRYOSPHERE in the Earth system approach of WMO  (2022)

Addressee

RB - Research Board

Request

Invites (1) SERCOM, RB, and RAs to collaborate, as appropriate, under the guidance of INFCOM Management Group, on the implementation of the SG-CRYO recommendations;

Session deadline

INFCOM-3
Resolution 4 (INFCOM-2) - Closing the gap on the integration of CRYOSPHERE in the Earth system approach of WMO  (2022)

Addressee

SCs/INFCOM - Standing Committees of the Commission for Observation, Infrastructure and Information Systems

Request

Requests its Standing Committees to incorporate in their work plan for the next intersessional period, prioritized actions responding to the SG-CRYO recommendations, in close collaboration with, and building on the expertise of GCW-AG;

Session deadline

INFCOM-3
Resolution 4 (INFCOM-2) - Closing the gap on the integration of CRYOSPHERE in the Earth system approach of WMO  (2022)

Addressee

GCW-AG - Global Cryosphere Watch Advisory Group

Request

(1) To collaborate with the INFCOM Standing Committees on the development of Technical Regulations and Guidance material implementing the SG-CRYO recommendations and operationalizing the GCW components in WMO Information System (WIS), WMO Integrated Global Observing System (WIGOS) and Global Data-processing and Forecasting System (GDPFS), by INFCOM-3; (2) To prepare in consultation with the SC-ON, terms of reference and a modus operandi for a task team on the coordination of space-based capabilities for advancing benefits of, and access to space-based cryosphere observations, by evolving those of the Polar Space Task Group, for approval by INFCOM President; (3) To further elaborate a detailed mapping of cryosphere-related activities in WMO based on the appendix to the SG-CRYO Final Report, in consultation with relevant INFCOM and SERCOM subsidiary bodies, with specific attention to the needs and potential synergies between GCW-AG and relevant SERCOM subsidiary bodies; (4) To report at INFCOM-3 on the progress made on addressing the SG-CRYO recommendations; Further requests GCW-AG and SC-ESMP to report at INFCOM-3 on a road map for infrastructure supporting the fully coupled cryosphere in Earth system models, incorporating opportunities for transferring mature research results to operations, as are those from YOPP;

Session deadline

INFCOM-3
Resolution 4 (INFCOM-2) - Closing the gap on the integration of CRYOSPHERE in the Earth system approach of WMO  (2022)

Addressee

SC-ESMP - Standing Committee on Data Processing for Applied Earth System Modelling and Prediction

Request

Further requests GCW-AG and SC-ESMP to report at INFCOM-3 on a road map for infrastructure supporting the fully coupled cryosphere in Earth system models, incorporating opportunities for transferring mature research results to operations, as are those from YOPP;

Session deadline

INFCOM-3
Resolution 4 (INFCOM-2) - Closing the gap on the integration of CRYOSPHERE in the Earth system approach of WMO  (2022)

Addressee

RAs - regional associations

Request

Invites (1) SERCOM, RB, and RAs to collaborate, as appropriate, under the guidance of INFCOM Management Group, on the implementation of the SG-CRYO recommendations;

Session deadline

INFCOM-3
Resolution 4 (INFCOM-2) - Closing the gap on the integration of CRYOSPHERE in the Earth system approach of WMO  (2022)

Addressee

PHORS - Panel on Polar and High Mountain observations, research, and services

Request

Invites (2) EC-PHORS to consider the SG-CRYO Final Report in its strategies and advocacy;

Session deadline

INFCOM-3
Resolution 4 (INFCOM-2) - Closing the gap on the integration of CRYOSPHERE in the Earth system approach of WMO  (2022)

Addressee

Partners

Request

Invites partners to take part in implementation of SG-CRYO recommendations;

Session deadline

INFCOM-3
Resolution 4 (INFCOM-2) - Closing the gap on the integration of CRYOSPHERE in the Earth system approach of WMO  (2022)

Addressee

Members

Request

Urges Members: (1) To continue fostering engagements of their National Meteorological and Hydrological Services (NMHSs) with partners, research institutions and academia to maximize the benefits of the integration of cryosphere through WIGOS, WIS, and GDPFS; (2) To support with resources the implementation of SG-CRYO recommendations, including through the GCW Trust Fund and/or seconded experts;

Session deadline

INFCOM-3
Resolution 4 (INFCOM-2) - Closing the gap on the integration of CRYOSPHERE in the Earth system approach of WMO  (2022)

Addressee

SG - Secretary-General of the World Meteorological Organization

Request

(1) To provide the necessary assistance and Secretariat support to Members for the implementation of this Resolution, especially to developing and least developed countries, in respect to their requirements and within the available resources; (2) To assist in the mobilization of necessary resources and the engagement of experts to support the implementation of actions as outlined in this Resolution.

Session deadline

INFCOM-3
Resolution 4 (INFCOM-3) - Update of the Guide to the WMO Integrated Global Observing System [WIGOS] (WMO-No. 1165) (2024)

Addressee

MG/INFCOM - Management Group of the Commission for Observation, Infrastructure and Information Systems

Request

to arrange for further development and enhancement of the Guide with additional material as it becomes available;
Resolution 5 (Cg-19) - Global Greenhouse Gas Watch [GGGW] (2023)

Addressee

INFCOM, SERCOM, RB

Request

via the joint Study Group to further develop the concept through a detailed implementation plan, building on existing capabilities and ongoing activities under the GAW, including the Integrated Global Greenhouse Gas Information System (IG3IS), and other relevant international frameworks, and to bring back the draft plan to the Executive Council for its review and approval;
Resolution 5 (Cg-19) - Global Greenhouse Gas Watch [GGGW] (2023)

Addressee

EC - Executive Council

Request

to keep the implementation plan and resulting actions, including their timelines, under review and provide guidance and oversight to INFCOM and relevant WMO bodies during the implementation phase;

Session deadline

EC-78
Resolution 5 (Cg-19) - Global Greenhouse Gas Watch [GGGW] (2023)

Addressee

SG - Secretary-General of the World Meteorological Organization

Request

(1) To allocate the necessary resources, ensuring adequate cross-cutting activities in the Secretariat, to support the further development of the concept through the detailed implementation plan, to the extent possible; (2) To further strengthen close collaboration and coordination with relevant United Nations agencies and other international partners engaged in greenhouse gas monitoring and modelling activities. In particular to engage with the UNFCCC to understand how the outputs could deliver actionable information that supports the Paris Agreement Global Stocktake and national government policy objectives; (3) Subject to approval of the plan by the Executive Council to mobilize partner resources to implement the Global Greenhouse Gas Watch;
Resolution 5 (Cg-Ext(2021)) - Advanced implementation of elements of the Plan of Action for Hydrology (2021)

Addressee

C/RB - Chair of the Research Board

Request

Requests the Chair of the Research Board and the Chair of the Hydrological Coordination Panel to take appropriate actions, including the establishment of adequate mechanisms, to catalyse and guide the implementation of the WMO Hydrological Research Strategy;

Session deadline

No Deadline
Resolution 5 (Cg-Ext(2021)) - Advanced implementation of elements of the Plan of Action for Hydrology (2021)

Addressee

C/HCP - Chair of the Hydrological Coordination Panel

Request

Requests the Chair of the Research Board and the Chair of the Hydrological Coordination Panel to take appropriate actions, including the establishment of adequate mechanisms, to catalyse and guide the implementation of the WMO Hydrological Research Strategy;

Session deadline

No Deadline
Resolution 5 (Cg-Ext(2021)) - Advanced implementation of elements of the Plan of Action for Hydrology (2021)

Addressee

P/TCs - Presidents of the Technical Commissions

Request

Requests presidents of the Technical Commissions to consider at their earliest convenience the recommendations of the Hydrological Assembly addressed to the Commissions, in order to ensure the continuity of relevant activities;

Session deadline

No Deadline
Resolution 5 (Cg-Ext(2021)) - Advanced implementation of elements of the Plan of Action for Hydrology (2021)

Addressee

P/RAs - presidents of regional associations

Request

Requests Presidents of regional associations and the Chair of HCP to jointly report on the progress of regional HydroSOS implementation at Cg-19;

Session deadline

Cg-19
Resolution 5 (Cg-Ext(2021)) - Advanced implementation of elements of the Plan of Action for Hydrology (2021)

Addressee

C/HCP - Chair of the Hydrological Coordination Panel

Request

Requests Presidents of regional associations and the Chair of HCP to jointly report on the progress of regional HydroSOS implementation at Cg-19;

Session deadline

Cg-19
Resolution 5 (Cg-Ext(2021)) - Advanced implementation of elements of the Plan of Action for Hydrology (2021)

Addressee

P/SERCOM - President of the Commission for Weather, Climate, Water and Environmental Services and Applications

Request

Further requests the president of the Services Commission to explore ways of ensuring operational support to FFGS and other flash flood and flood forecasting systems as part of the Flood Forecasting Initiative (FFI), one of the major hydrological initiatives identified by Resolution 25 (Cg-18);

Session deadline

No Deadline
Resolution 5 (Cg-Ext(2021)) - Advanced implementation of elements of the Plan of Action for Hydrology (2021)

Addressee

HCP - Hydrological Coordination Panel

Request

Requests the Hydrological Coordination Panel to establish the “Coordination and Support”, “Implementation” and “Technical Development” Teams by 31 December 2021 and to support and advise on the integrated delivery of the WMO Hydrological Status and Outlook System (HydroSOS) ensuring the coordination of the Technical Commissions, the Research Board and the regional associations;

Session deadline

No Deadline
Resolution 5 (Cg-Ext(2021)) - Advanced implementation of elements of the Plan of Action for Hydrology (2021)

Addressee

SG - Secretary-General of the World Meteorological Organization

Request

Requests the Secretary-General to send a communication to the National Science Foundations or equivalent bodies of Members, annexing the Hydrological Research Strategy describing it as the consensus of the international scientific community on the research needed to enhance operational hydrology in support of Sustainable Development Goal 6 and requesting their support for its implementation; Requests the Secretary-General to continue his valuable efforts in mobilizing extrabudgetary resources to support the implementation of these initiatives;

Session deadline

No Deadline
Resolution 5 (EC-76) - Updates to the Guide to Marine Meteorological Services (WMO-No. 471) (2023)

Addressee

SG - Secretary-General of the World Meteorological Organization

Request

Requests the Secretary-General to expeditiously arrange for the publication of the amended Manual on Marine Meteorological Services (WMO-No. 558), Volume I;

Session deadline

EC-77
Resolution 5 (EC-77) - Financial Statements of the World Meteorological Organization for the year 2022 (2023)

Addressee

SG - Secretary-General of the World Meteorological Organization

Request

to: (1) Transmit the financial statements together with his report and the report of the External Auditor thereon to all Members of the World Meteorological Organization; (2) Continue to report progress on the implementation of the management action plan related to External Auditor recommendations to the Audit and Oversight Committee and the Executive Council;
Resolution 5 (EC-78) - Implementation Plan on National Drought Early Warning Systems [NDEWS] (2024)

Addressee

SERCOM - Commission for Weather, Climate, Hydrological, Marine and Related Environmental Services and Applications

Request

to review and refine the draft Implementation Plan for the NDEWS in coordination with other relevant bodies as appropriate
Resolution 5 (INFCOM-3) - Update of the Technical Guidelines for Regional WIGOS Centers (RWC) on the WIGOS Data Quality Monitoring System (WMO-No. 1224) (2024)

Addressee

MG/INFCOM - Management Group of the Commission for Observation, Infrastructure and Information Systems

Request

to make necessary arrangements for further development and enhancement of the Technical Guidelines with additional material as it becomes available.
Resolution 5 (INFCOM-3) - Update of the Technical Guidelines for Regional WIGOS Centers (RWC) on the WIGOS Data Quality Monitoring System (WMO-No. 1224) (2024)

Addressee

SC-ON - Standing Committee on Earth Observing Systems and Monitoring Networks

Request

to further improve the WIGOS Data Quality Monitoring System (WDQMS) webtool based on the requirements of RWCs for their efficient operations taking into consideration the expanding roles and responsibilities for the implementation of GBON;
Resolution 6 (Cg-19) - Priorities to Address Global and Regional Impacts of Changes in the Cryosphere (2023)

Addressee

EC - Executive Council

Request

to: (1) Ensure that the five priorities identified in the annex to this resolution are reflected and assigned accordingly in the WMO Operating Plan 2024–2027, based on their alignment with the Long-term Goals of the Strategic Plan;

Session deadline

EC 78
Resolution 6 (Cg-19) - Priorities to Address Global and Regional Impacts of Changes in the Cryosphere (2023)

Addressee

EC - Executive Council

Request

to (2) Update the terms of reference of EC-PHORS, to serve as a mechanism for engagement and advocacy in the execution of this resolution and as an interface with key partners and stakeholders;

Session deadline

EC 77
Resolution 6 (Cg-19) - Priorities to Address Global and Regional Impacts of Changes in the Cryosphere (2023)

Addressee

INFCOM, SERCOM, RB and RAs

Request

in collaboration with EC-PHORS and other relevant WMO bodies to integrate the actions identified in the annex to this resolution, in their work programmes;
Resolution 6 (Cg-19) - Priorities to Address Global and Regional Impacts of Changes in the Cryosphere (2023)

Addressee

SG - Secretary-General of the World Meteorological Organization

Request

(1) To make the necessary resources available to support WMO’s coordination, planning and implementation of Polar and High Mountain activities, to the extent possible; (2) To bring the present resolution to the attention of all concerned.
Resolution 6 (Cg-Ext(2021)) - WMO Water Declaration and Water and Climate Coalition (2021)

Addressee

SG - Secretary-General of the World Meteorological Organization

Request

Requests the Secretary-General to ensure a transparent screening of and reporting on membership of the WCC to Members as appropriate;

Session deadline

No Deadline
Resolution 6 (Cg-Ext(2021)) - WMO Water Declaration and Water and Climate Coalition (2021)

Addressee

EC - Executive Council

Request

Requests the Executive Council, based on the advice of the HCP, to review guidance put forward by the WCC and develop recommendations to be taken up by the Technical Commissions, Research Board and Regional Associations, as appropriate;

Session deadline

No Deadline
Resolution 6 (Cg-Ext(2021)) - WMO Water Declaration and Water and Climate Coalition (2021)

Addressee

P/SERCOM - President of the Commission for Weather, Climate, Water and Environmental Services and Applications

Request

Requests the President of the Commission for Weather, Climate, Water and Environmental Services and Applications, the President of the Commission for Observation, Infrastructure and Information Systems, the Chair of the Research Board and Presidents of Regional Associations, in coordination with the Chair of the HCP, to incorporate the WCC-related recommendations of the Executive Council in developing their work plans and activities;

Session deadline

No Deadline
Resolution 6 (Cg-Ext(2021)) - WMO Water Declaration and Water and Climate Coalition (2021)

Addressee

P/INFCOM - President of the Commission for Observation, Infrastructure and Information Systems

Request

Requests the President of the Commission for Weather, Climate, Water and Environmental Services and Applications, the President of the Commission for Observation, Infrastructure and Information Systems, the Chair of the Research Board and Presidents of Regional Associations, in coordination with the Chair of the HCP, to incorporate the WCC-related recommendations of the Executive Council in developing their work plans and activities;

Session deadline

No Deadline
Resolution 6 (Cg-Ext(2021)) - WMO Water Declaration and Water and Climate Coalition (2021)

Addressee

Members

Request

Calls on Members to distribute the WMO Water Declaration widely and to motivate national stakeholders to join WCC.

Session deadline

No Deadline
Resolution 6 (Cg-Ext(2021)) - WMO Water Declaration and Water and Climate Coalition (2021)

Addressee

C/RB - Chair of the Research Board

Request

Requests the President of the Commission for Weather, Climate, Water and Environmental Services and Applications, the President of the Commission for Observation, Infrastructure and Information Systems, the Chair of the Research Board and Presidents of Regional Associations, in coordination with the Chair of the HCP, to incorporate the WCC-related recommendations of the Executive Council in developing their work plans and activities;

Session deadline

No Deadline
Resolution 6 (Cg-Ext(2021)) - WMO Water Declaration and Water and Climate Coalition (2021)

Addressee

P/RAs - presidents of regional associations

Request

Requests the President of the Commission for Weather, Climate, Water and Environmental Services and Applications, the President of the Commission for Observation, Infrastructure and Information Systems, the Chair of the Research Board and Presidents of Regional Associations, in coordination with the Chair of the HCP, to incorporate the WCC-related recommendations of the Executive Council in developing their work plans and activities;

Session deadline

No Deadline
Resolution 6 (Cg-Ext(2021)) - WMO Water Declaration and Water and Climate Coalition (2021)

Addressee

SG - Secretary-General of the World Meteorological Organization

Request

Further requests the Secretary-General to: (1) Disseminate and promote the WMO Water Declaration among Members, UN and other international partner organizations particularly at UNFCCC COP meetings, and relevant public, private and academic sector organizations, emphasizing the vital importance of the mission of the NMHSs in monitoring, understanding and predicting weather, climate and water conditions, and in providing related information, warnings and services that meet river basin, regional, national, and global needs, especially in the context of climate change; (2) Provide the Executive Council with an accounting of planned budgetary and extra budgetary resources for the WMO activities in the WCC; (3) Facilitate the alignment and integration of WMO activities in the WCC with the decisions of the Congress, Hydrological Assembly and WMO Technical Commissions;

Session deadline

No Deadline
Resolution 6 (EC-77) - Appointment of the WMO External Auditor (2023)

Addressee

SG - Secretary-General of the World Meteorological Organization

Request

to ensure all future External Auditor appointments presented to Executive Council follow the established competitive selection process, regardless of a serving External Auditor’s eligibility for reappointment [FINAC].
Resolution 6 (EC-78) - Additional drought indicators and indices for use by National Meteorological and Hydrological Services [NMHS] (2024)

Addressee

SG - Secretary-General of the World Meteorological Organization

Request

(1) To support Members in further developing national and regional drought monitoring systems through the provision of training on drought monitoring indices and indicators; (2) To support the development of capacity in the National Meteorological and Hydrological Services (NMHSs) to access and process the relevant soil moisture and remotely sensed vegetation data in order to explore the use of the Combined Drought Index (CDI) as a drought indicator by Members; (3) To facilitate the availability of the software tools for the calculation of the SPEI, the CDI and other drought indices through the various World Meteorological Organization (WMO) online platforms, including the WMO Climate Services Toolkit (CST); (4) To ensure that the comprehensive user manual on SPEI, which provides a description of the index, the computation methods, the current application of the index, the strengths and limitations, mapping capabilities and how it can be used, will be developed by the Commission for Weather, Climate, Hydrological, Marine and Related Environmental Services and Applications (SERCOM) and will be published and distributed in all official languages of WMO; (5) To ensure guidance on the use of the CDI will be developed and provided to Members; (6) To ensure that the outcomes and recommendations of the SERCOM bodies working on drought issues will be distributed to all Members.
Resolution 6 (INFCOM-3) - Update of the Guidelines on Best Practices for Achieving User Readiness for New Meteorological Satellites (WMO-No. 1187) (2024)

Addressee

SC-ON - Standing Committee on Earth Observing Systems and Monitoring Networks

Request

(1) To take appropriate actions in collaboration with satellite operators to raise awareness among Members and facilitate a seamless transition to the exploration of new satellite systems; (2) To take appropriate actions in collaboration with satellite operators to encourage commercial satellite data providers to follow the practices highlighted in the Guidelines for user-readiness preparations for all essential data provision, especially for global numerical weather prediction (NWP) applications; (3) To explore the feasibility of establishing satellite application centres that could help Members increase utilization of satellite data and products, develop its concept and update the Guidelines in the next intersessional period in collaboration with CGMS, as appropriate;
Resolution 7 (Cg-19) - Review and implementation progress of the Plan of Action associated to the WMO Vision and Strategy for Hydrology (2023)

Addressee

EC - Executive Council

Request

(1) To continue monitoring the progress in the implementation of the WMO Vision and Strategy for Hydrology and its associated Plan of Action based on feedback received by the relevant implementing lead entities, with the assistance of the Hydrological Coordination Panel (HCP); (2) To keep track of and approve changes to the WMO Vision and Strategy for Hydrology and its associated Plan of Action as outlined in the Annex; (3) To prioritize for the next financial period, with the assistance of the Hydrological Coordination Panel, the implementation of elements of the WMO Vision and Strategy for Hydrology and its associated Plan of Action which contribute to the EW4All initiative, and those expressed as a priority by the Hydrological Assembly;
Resolution 7 (Cg-19) - Review and implementation progress of the Plan of Action associated to the WMO Vision and Strategy for Hydrology (2023)

Addressee

SG - Secretary-General of the World Meteorological Organization

Request

to exert care during the preparation and editing of constituent body session documentation and other official WMO communications in properly representing the mandate of WMO in the domain of hydrology by using “hydrological services” rather than “water service” and in case of doubt to adopt the former;
Resolution 7 (EC-78) - Recommendations and Statement of the Eighth International Workshop on Volcanic Ash (IWVA-8) (2024)

Addressee

P/SERCOM - President of the Commission for Weather, Climate, Water and Environmental Services and Applications

Request

to ensure that the outcomes of IWVA-8, including the recommendations and statement, are integrated into the work plan and priorities of the Commission
Resolution 7 (EC-78) - Recommendations and Statement of the Eighth International Workshop on Volcanic Ash (IWVA-8) (2024)

Addressee

P/INFCOM, C/RB

Request

and chairs of other bodies concerned (such as CDP): (1) To review the recommendations and statement of IWVA-8 and consider their implication on and, as necessary, integration into respective work plans and priorities; (2) To keep the president of SERCOM apprised of progress in respect of (1) above
Resolution 7 (EC-78) - Recommendations and Statement of the Eighth International Workshop on Volcanic Ash (IWVA-8) (2024)

Addressee

SG - Secretary-General of the World Meteorological Organization

Request

(1) To keep the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), the International Union of Geodesy and Geophysics (IUGG) and other partners concerned periodically apprised of action taken in respect of the outcomes of IWVA-8 and to ensure WMO continued collaboration with these partners in respect of the operation and further development of the International Airways Volcano Watch (IAVW); (2) To support the capacity development of Members with responsibilities on volcanic ash, especially Least Developed Countries (LDC) and Small Island Developing States (SIDS)
Resolution 7 (EC-78) - Recommendations and Statement of the Eighth International Workshop on Volcanic Ash (IWVA-8) (2024)

Addressee

P/RAs - presidents of regional associations

Request

to provide assistance to Members, as required, in respect of their fulfilment of the international standards and recommended practices in ICAO Annex 3, including those that pertain to IAVW
Resolution 8 (Cg-19) - Consideration of engagement of hydrologists in WMO Governing and subsidiary bodies (2023)

Addressee

EC - Executive Council

Request

to decide on the terms of reference of the Chair of the Hydrological Assembly as the Hydrological Adviser to the President of WMO in the relevant rules and terms of reference;
Resolution 8 (Cg-19) - Consideration of engagement of hydrologists in WMO Governing and subsidiary bodies (2023)

Addressee

EC - Executive Council

Request

in consultation with [Germany] the Hydrological Coordination Panel, to make recommendations to be considered at the next session of Congress concerning how to enhance the engagement of hydrologists in WMO Governing and subsidiary bodies;

Session deadline

Cg - 20
Resolution 8 (Cg-19) - Consideration of engagement of hydrologists in WMO Governing and subsidiary bodies (2023)

Addressee

P/SERCOM, P/INFCOM, P/RAs, President of WMO

Request

to organize the agenda of sessions and name the relevant documents in a way to highlight, as appropriate, the relevance for hydrology of the various topics discussed and attract the participation of hydrologists;
Resolution 8 (Cg-19) - Consideration of engagement of hydrologists in WMO Governing and subsidiary bodies (2023)

Addressee

SG - Secretary-General of the World Meteorological Organization

Request

to emphasize in the notification letters to Members for technical commissions sessions the importance to Members of the attendance of hydrologists at such sessions, as hydrological topics are inherent in the Earth System approach even if not explicitly mentioned, and to encourage Members taking this into account when considering the composition of their delegations;
Resolution 8 (Cg-19) - Consideration of engagement of hydrologists in WMO Governing and subsidiary bodies (2023)

Addressee

SG - Secretary-General of the World Meteorological Organization

Request

to ensure appropriate consultations with regional and national Hydrological Advisers in preparation of activities, conferences, trainings, management group meetings agendas and selection of participants in order to advance in the cooperation between meteorology and hydrology and better contribute to the WMO Vision and Strategy for Hydrology and its associated Plan of Action 2022-2030.
Resolution 8 (EC-78) - Accelerating Climate Data Stewardship and Data Rescue (2024)

Addressee

TCs, RB, ras and Members

Request

to collaborate on the above-mentioned complementary elements of the Climate Data Stewardship implementation
Resolution 8 (EC-78) - Accelerating Climate Data Stewardship and Data Rescue (2024)

Addressee

SERCOM - Commission for Weather, Climate, Hydrological, Marine and Related Environmental Services and Applications

Request

to lead the further development of the WMO Climate Data Stewardship framework
Resolution 8 (EC-78) - Accelerating Climate Data Stewardship and Data Rescue (2024)

Addressee

SG - Secretary-General of the World Meteorological Organization

Request

to further promote among Members the WMO Stewardship Maturity Matrix for Climate Data
Resolution 8 (EC-78) - Accelerating Climate Data Stewardship and Data Rescue (2024)

Addressee

SERCOM - Commission for Weather, Climate, Hydrological, Marine and Related Environmental Services and Applications

Request

to report to the Executive Council on the prospects of a complementary partnership in data rescue
Resolution 8 (INFCOM-3) - Update of the Guide to Operational Weather Radar Best Practices (WMO-No. 1257) (2024)

Addressee

SC-MINT and SC-ON

Request

to further update and amend the Guide, as appropriate, thus providing Members with the up-to-date guidelines on operational weather radars and maintaining consistency with the content of the Guide to Instruments and Methods of Observation (WMO-No. 8) and other relevant WMO publications.
Resolution 9 (Cg-19) - Regional implementation plans for the WMO Hydrological Status and Outlook System (HydroSOS) (2023)

Addressee

RAs - regional associations

Request

to present progress on the implementation of HydroSOS at future sessions of Congress so that the structure and viability of their ongoing implementation plans [Republic of Korea, New Zealand] can be reviewed;
Resolution 9 (Cg-19) - Regional implementation plans for the WMO Hydrological Status and Outlook System (HydroSOS) (2023)

Addressee

INFCOM - Commission for Observation, Infrastructure and Information Systems

Request

to strengthen its activities related to HydroSOS and consider the infrastructure requirements for implementation of HydroSOS at national, basin, regional and global levels based on the initial product specifications developed by the HydroSOS Technical Team;
Resolution 9 (Cg-19) - Regional implementation plans for the WMO Hydrological Status and Outlook System (HydroSOS) (2023)

Addressee

SERCOM - Commission for Weather, Climate, Hydrological, Marine and Related Environmental Services and Applications

Request

to keep supporting HydroSOS implementation to the practical outlook components at different spatial and temporal scales;
Resolution 9 (Cg-19) - Regional implementation plans for the WMO Hydrological Status and Outlook System (HydroSOS) (2023)

Addressee

SG - Secretary-General of the World Meteorological Organization

Request

to enhance the Secretariat support towards the implementation of HydroSOS;
Resolution 9 (Cg-19) - Regional implementation plans for the WMO Hydrological Status and Outlook System (HydroSOS) (2023)

Addressee

SG - Secretary-General of the World Meteorological Organization

Request

to work with relevant partners to synergize efforts and secure funding to resource the implementation of HydroSOS;
Resolution 9 (EC-73) - Plan for the WMO Integrated Global Observing System [WIGOS] Initial Operational Phase (2020–2023)  (2021)

Addressee

Members

Request

Requests Members, regional associations and technical commissions to organize their activities to realize WIGOS goals and associated outcomes as described in the Plan;

Session deadline

No Deadline
Resolution 9 (EC-73) - Plan for the WMO Integrated Global Observing System [WIGOS] Initial Operational Phase (2020–2023)  (2021)

Addressee

RAs - regional associations

Request

Requests Members, regional associations and technical commissions to organize their activities to realize WIGOS goals and associated outcomes as described in the Plan; Further requests Members to continue to provide resources, including through the WIGOS Trust Fund and/or seconded experts, to help support the implementation of WIGOS;

Session deadline

No Deadline
Resolution 9 (EC-73) - Plan for the WMO Integrated Global Observing System [WIGOS] Initial Operational Phase (2020–2023)  (2021)

Addressee

TCs - Technical Commissions

Request

Requests Members, regional associations and technical commissions to organize their activities to realize WIGOS goals and associated outcomes as described in the Plan;

Session deadline

No Deadline
Resolution 9 (EC-73) - Plan for the WMO Integrated Global Observing System [WIGOS] Initial Operational Phase (2020–2023)  (2021)

Addressee

SG - Secretary-General of the World Meteorological Organization

Request

Requests the Secretary-General: (1) To provide the necessary assistance and Secretariat support to Members and regional associations, especially to developing and least developed countries, for the further development of WIGOS through its operational phase, within available resources; (2) To consider allocating resources from the regular budget for the continued development of the WIGOS technical tools; (3) To motivate Members to contribute the necessary resources for the further development of the WIGOS technical tools; (4) To initiate a long-term planning — including the necessary allocation of resources — for the development of WIGOS tools in all WMO official languages, and for the operational sustainability of these tools;

Session deadline

No Deadline
Resolution 9 (EC-73) - Plan for the WMO Integrated Global Observing System [WIGOS] Initial Operational Phase (2020–2023)  (2021)

Addressee

Partners

Request

Invites partners to participate in relevant implementation activities as specified in the Plan.

Session deadline

No Deadline
Resolution 9 (EC-76) - Updating the WMO Checklist for Climate Services Implementation (2023)

Addressee

Members

Request

Urges Members to provide biennial updates to the WMO Checklist for Climate Services Implementation in accordance with the Roadmap for the Implementation of QMS for Climate Services.

Session deadline

No Deadline
Resolution 9 (EC-76) - Updating the WMO Checklist for Climate Services Implementation (2023)

Addressee

SG - Secretary-General of the World Meteorological Organization

Request

Requests the Secretary-General: (1) To promote periodic completion and updates by Members, on a biennial basis, of the WMO Checklist for Climate Services Implementation; (2) To facilitate the access and completion of the Checklist by Members through the provision of a secure online platform to be hosted by the IT system in the WMO Secretariat;

Session deadline

No Deadline
Resolution 9 (EC-76) - Updating the WMO Checklist for Climate Services Implementation (2023)

Addressee

P/SERCOM - President of the Commission for Weather, Climate, Water and Environmental Services and Applications

Request

Requests the president of the Commission for Weather, Climate, Water and Related Environmental Services and Applications (SERCOM), with the assistance of the president of the Commission for Observation, Infrastructure and Information Systems (INFCOM) and in consultation with other relevant bodies, to conduct an update of the Checklist every four years, according to the latest developments and decisions of the WMO Constituent Bodies, which may impact on the questions and structure of the Checklist;

Session deadline

No Deadline
Resolution 9 (EC-78) - Road Map for the State of the Climate at Global and Regional Scales (2024)

Addressee

TCs, RB, ras and Members

Request

collaborate on updating the process of the State of the Climate reporting
Resolution 9 (EC-78) - Road Map for the State of the Climate at Global and Regional Scales (2024)

Addressee

SG - Secretary-General of the World Meteorological Organization

Request

facilitate the updating process as described in the SoC-Road Map and continue supporting the regular process of the publication of the State of the Climate reports
Resolution 9 (EC-78) - Road Map for the State of the Climate at Global and Regional Scales (2024)

Addressee

SERCOM - Commission for Weather, Climate, Hydrological, Marine and Related Environmental Services and Applications

Request

lead the updating of the process of the State of the Climate reporting, including developing a methodology and process for tracking global temperature and its proximity to the levels expressed in the Paris Agreement in collaboration with the Research Board, the World Climate Research Programme (WCRP), the Global Climate Observing System (GCOS) and RAs
Resolution 9 (INFCOM-3) - Update of the Guide to Hydrological Practices, Volume I (WMO-No. 168) (2024)

Addressee

Standing Committees

Request

to periodically review the Guide, for the areas of their competence and mandate, and in cooperation with SERCOM, and update it as necessary.
Resolution 10 (Cg-19) - WMO Strategy for Service Delivery and its implementation plan (2023)

Addressee

SG - Secretary-General of the World Meteorological Organization

Request

(1) To translate the WMO Strategy for Service Delivery (WMO-No. 1129) in all official languages; (2) To arrange for the expeditious publication of the WMO Strategy for Service Delivery (WMO-No. 1129); (3) To arrange for the updating of any current WMO publications that may refer to the legacy title of WMO-No. 1129;
Resolution 10 (Cg-19) - WMO Strategy for Service Delivery and its implementation plan (2023)

Addressee

P/SERCOM, P/INFCOM, C/RB and RAs

Request

to continue to ensure that the WMO Strategy for Service Delivery (WMO-No. 1129) is periodically reviewed and updated as necessary in accordance with established procedures;
Resolution 10 (Cg-Ext(2021)) - Towards a structured WMO response to global crises (2021)

Addressee

SG - Secretary-General of the World Meteorological Organization

Request

Requests the Secretary-General to provide Secretariat support to this initiative;

Session deadline

No Deadline
Resolution 10 (Cg-Ext(2021)) - Towards a structured WMO response to global crises (2021)

Addressee

Members

Request

Calls on Members to engage in this initiative through the mobilization of their experts and sharing their relevant expertise and knowledge;

Session deadline

No Deadline
Resolution 10 (Cg-Ext(2021)) - Towards a structured WMO response to global crises (2021)

Addressee

Partners

Request

Invites capacity development partners and other relevant agencies to include business continuity and contingency planning within their project plans and related activities.

Session deadline

No Deadline
Resolution 10 (Cg-Ext(2021)) - Towards a structured WMO response to global crises (2021)

Addressee

EC - Executive Council

Request

Requests the Executive Council to review and provide feedback on the development of these proposed approaches; Requests further the Executive Council to include business continuity and contingency planning guidance development of Members in WMO’s Capacity Development Strategy, based on these proposals;

Session deadline

No Deadline
Resolution 10 (EC-76) - Fourth edition of the Guide to Climatological Practices (WMO-No. 100) (2023)

Addressee

SG - Secretary-General of the World Meteorological Organization

Request

Requests the Secretary-General: (1) To arrange for the expeditious translation into all official WMO languages and the publication of the Guide to Climatological Practices (WMO‑No. 100); (2) To arrange for the updating of any current WMO publication of the Guide to Climatological Practices (WMO-No. 100);

Session deadline

EC-77
Resolution 10 (EC-76) - Fourth edition of the Guide to Climatological Practices (WMO-No. 100) (2023)

Addressee

P/SERCOM - President of the Commission for Weather, Climate, Water and Environmental Services and Applications

Request

Requests the Commission for Weather, Climate, Water and Related Environmental Services and Applications (SERCOM) to continue to ensure that the Guide to Climatological Practices (WMO-No. 100) is periodically reviewed and updated as necessary in accordance with established procedures.

Session deadline

No Deadline
Resolution 10 (EC-78) - Establishment and functionalities of WMO accredited entity supporting El Niño/La Niña information (2024)

Addressee

P/SERCOM - President of the Commission for Weather, Climate, Water and Environmental Services and Applications

Request

to ensure that: (a) Implementation of the WMO consolidated El Niño/La Niña information mechanism responds to needs of Members, by refining the concept and identified functions specified in Annex 1 to Recommendation 4.4(3)/1 (SERCOM-3); (b) It will be an improved and sustainable arrangement for the regular provision of WMO El Niño/La Niña updates; (c) This mechanism will be operated in an efficient manner, avoiding unnecessary duplication of functions of existing the WMO Integrated Processing and Prediction System (WIPPS) centres, such as RCCs, the Global Producing Centres (GPCs), Lead Centres (LCs); (d) An expert assessment is put in place to monitor and evaluate the implementation and the added value of the WMO consolidated El Niño/La Niña information mechanism; (e) The progress of the implementation and added value are reported back to the Executive Council; (f) Other relevant Standing Committees of SERCOM, including the one dealing with marine and oceanographic activities, to collaborate with SC-CLI on this initiative
Resolution 10 (EC-78) - Establishment and functionalities of WMO accredited entity supporting El Niño/La Niña information (2024)

Addressee

P/INFCOM - President of the Commission for Observation, Infrastructure and Information Systems

Request

in close coordination with SERCOM, to consider taking the necessary actions towards the evaluation of the inclusion of the WMO consolidated El Niño/La Niña information mechanism under WIPPS once its added value is demonstrated
Resolution 10 (EC-78) - Establishment and functionalities of WMO accredited entity supporting El Niño/La Niña information (2024)

Addressee

RB - Research Board

Request

and in particular the WCRP (World Climate Research Programme) to collaborate with SC-CLI to encourage and enhance research, including on the improvement of predictability/forecast skill and interpretation of products, as per the recommendations from the WMO Survey on the needs and requirements for El Niño/ La Niña information
Resolution 10 (EC-78) - Establishment and functionalities of WMO accredited entity supporting El Niño/La Niña information (2024)

Addressee

SG - Secretary-General of the World Meteorological Organization

Request

(a) To facilitate the identification of the host(s) for the WMO consolidated El Niño/ La Niña information mechanism, by inviting Members to express their interest in hosting it; (b) To provide necessary resources to support the monitoring and evaluation of the implementation of the WMO consolidated El Niño/La Niña information mechanism
Resolution 11 (Cg-19) - Proposed amendment to the Technical Regulations, Volume I, General Meteorological Standards and Recommended Practices (WMO-No. 49) and update to the Compendium of WMO Competency Frameworks (WMO-No. 1209) (2023)

Addressee

SG - Secretary-General of the World Meteorological Organization

Request

to expeditiously arrange for the publication of the amended Technical Regulations, Volume I (WMO-No. 49), and the updated Compendium of WMO Competency Frameworks (WMO-No. 1209);
Resolution 11 (Cg-19) - Proposed amendment to the Technical Regulations, Volume I, General Meteorological Standards and Recommended Practices (WMO-No. 49) and update to the Compendium of WMO Competency Frameworks (WMO-No. 1209) (2023)

Addressee

SERCOM - Commission for Weather, Climate, Hydrological, Marine and Related Environmental Services and Applications

Request

with the assistance of the Capacity Development Panel (CDP) as necessary: (1) To undertake a further update of the online communications package, taking the outcomes of Cg-19 into account; (2) To continue to ensure that the WMO Technical Regulations and guidance pertaining to the qualifications and competency of AMP is periodically reviewed and updated as necessary in accordance with established procedures, and that support is provided to Members with the further development of their competency frameworks and associated training programmes.
Resolution 11 (EC-76) - WMO Guide for National Meteorological and Hydrological Services in Support of National Multi-Hazard Early Warning Systems [MHEWS], Procedures, Coordination Mechanisms, and Services (2023)

Addressee

SG - Secretary-General of the World Meteorological Organization

Request

Requests the Secretary-General to publish and disseminate the guide, and support Members prone to Tropical Cyclones to implement the guide

Session deadline

EC-77
Resolution 11 (EC-76) - WMO Guide for National Meteorological and Hydrological Services in Support of National Multi-Hazard Early Warning Systems [MHEWS], Procedures, Coordination Mechanisms, and Services (2023)

Addressee

SERCOM - Commission for Weather, Climate, Hydrological, Marine and Related Environmental Services and Applications

Request

Also requests the Services Commission in coordination with the Infrastructure Commission Regional Associations, Research Board and regional intergovernmental entities on tropical cyclones and other relevant WMO bodies and partners to promote implementing the guide and to support WMO Members prone to tropical cyclones to use the guide for developing or updating their national MHEWS procedures, coordination mechanisms and synergy, systems and services, and to report to the Executive Council progress and status on implementing the guide initially in 2024;

Session deadline

2024
Resolution 11 (EC-76) - WMO Guide for National Meteorological and Hydrological Services in Support of National Multi-Hazard Early Warning Systems [MHEWS], Procedures, Coordination Mechanisms, and Services (2023)

Addressee

Members

Request

Urges Members to take desired actions to implement the recommendations provided in this guide to establish their national MHEWS procedures, mechanisms and systems to enable information on warnings and response actions to reach everyone, and report to SERCOM via secretariat on their successes and challenges.

Session deadline

No Deadline
Resolution 11 (EC-78) - Business Continuity Management Guidelines (2024)

Addressee

RAs - regional associations

Request

to include Business Continuity Management training, including through Regional Centres, encouraging cooperation among them , in their workplans, and explore possibilities for peer-to-peer assistance between Members
Resolution 11 (EC-78) - Business Continuity Management Guidelines (2024)

Addressee

TCs - Technical Commissions

Request

in coordination with the Executive Council Capacity Development Panel, to support Members’ implementation of Business Continuity Management through the development of practical training materials that cover their critical service areas and the full value chain of warning services in their countries, including private entities such as ICT companies and mass media in order to maintain the Disaster Risk Reduction function at national level in the face of significant events
Resolution 11 (EC-78) - Business Continuity Management Guidelines (2024)

Addressee

SG - Secretary-General of the World Meteorological Organization

Request

to provide the necessary human, financial and technical resources within the approved budgetary provisions [Secretariat]: (a) To develop the requested training materials; (b) To publish the guidelines and subsequently developed training materials available in all WMO official languages; (c) To support Regional Associations in need to organise trainings in Business Continuity Management
Resolution 11 (INFCOM-3) - Update of the Climate Data Management System Specifications (WMO-No .1131) and experimental use of the WMO Core Climate Data Model (2024)

Addressee

SG - Secretary-General of the World Meteorological Organization

Request

to provide resources necessary to coordinate testing of the Climate Data Model among Members.
Resolution 12 (Cg-19) - Plan of Action for the Discontinuation of the Technical Regulations (WMO-No. 49), Volume II, Meteorological Service for International Air Navigation (2023)

Addressee

SG - Secretary-General of the World Meteorological Organization

Request

(1) To ensure the appropriate and necessary discontinuation of the publication of Parts I and II and thereafter Parts III and IV of the Technical Regulations (WMO-No. 49), Volume II, Meteorological Service for International Air Navigation, and (2) To arrange for the consequential amendment to or update of any extant WMO publications that refer to the legacy Technical Regulations (WMO-No. 49), Volume II, Meteorological Service for International Air Navigation, Parts I and II and thereafter Parts III and IV upon their discontinuation;
Resolution 12 (Cg-19) - Plan of Action for the Discontinuation of the Technical Regulations (WMO-No. 49), Volume II, Meteorological Service for International Air Navigation (2023)

Addressee

P/SERCOM - President of the Commission for Weather, Climate, Water and Environmental Services and Applications

Request

to ensure that Members, regional associations and ICAO are kept apprised of developments as needed in respect of the discontinuation of Technical Regulations (WMO-No. 49), Volume II, Meteorological Service for International Air Navigation;
Resolution 12 (EC-76) - Implementation Plan for the Methodology for Cataloguing Hazardous Events [WMO-CHE] with annexes (2023)

Addressee

RAs - regional associations

Request

Requests Regional Associations and Members to support national and regional implementation, including ensuring appropriate coordination among RCCs in each region, such as the development of detailed operational procedures of CHE activities in the region.

Session deadline

No Deadline
Resolution 12 (EC-76) - Implementation Plan for the Methodology for Cataloguing Hazardous Events [WMO-CHE] with annexes (2023)

Addressee

Members

Request

Requests Members to: (1) Strengthen capabilities to implement the WMO-CHE in coordination with their corresponding WMO entities (RCCs, RMSCs, WMOCs, etc.); and (2) Coordinate when possible, with the national disaster management agencies or other mandated national entities that record hazard impact data and information for improved disaster data and statistics;

Session deadline

No Deadline
Resolution 12 (EC-76) - Implementation Plan for the Methodology for Cataloguing Hazardous Events [WMO-CHE] with annexes (2023)

Addressee

SERCOM - Commission for Weather, Climate, Hydrological, Marine and Related Environmental Services and Applications

Request

Requests SERCOM in collaboration with INFCOM to: (1) Support Member implementation; (2) Develop an operational regional/global aggregation capacity during the first two years of the demonstration phase that leverages the WMO Global Data Processing and Forecasting System (GDPFS) and WMO Information System (WIS) for monitoring hazardous events and impacts in support of the 2030 Agenda; (3) Ensure linkages to and collaboration with related international and regional initiatives and projects such as the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) Warsaw Implementation Mechanism, Sendai Agreement Monitoring tool, United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) Task Force on Measuring Extreme Events and Disasters, UN Early Warning Initiative, Global Multi-hazard Alert System (GMAS); (4) Facilitate and support the process of UN organizations sharing impact data and information repositories with regional associations through corresponding RCCs; (5) Further develop the CHE Events List and recommended standardized agreed-upon definitions through the appropriate WMO Constituent body process; and (6) Report progress to the seventy-eighth session of the Executive Council (EC-78) in 2024.

Session deadline

EC-78
Resolution 12 (EC-76) - Implementation Plan for the Methodology for Cataloguing Hazardous Events [WMO-CHE] with annexes (2023)

Addressee

SG - Secretary-General of the World Meteorological Organization

Request

Requests the Secretary-General to facilitate and support: (1) Implementation at the national/regional level by leveraging good practices of Members/regional associations; (2) Development of linkages and a communication strategy to ensure that implementation of the CHE is well understood and supported by all stakeholders, including international organizations, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, research institutes and initiatives, and the insurance industry, to promote the use of the WMO-CHE and to improve the methodology in support of the 2030 Agenda; (3) Consultation with the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission of UNESCO (IOC) on inclusion of tsunami into the WMO-CHE Event List and a way forward to develop a methodology for cataloguing tsunami events.

Session deadline

EC-78
Resolution 12 (INFCOM-3) - Establishment of a Global Data Assembly Centre for marine meteorological and oceanographic climate data within the Marine Climate Data System (2024)

Addressee

SC-IMT - Standing Committee on Information Management and Technology

Request

in collaboration with the Commission for Weather, Climate, Hydrological, Marine and Related Environmental Services and Applications (SERCOM), to include the new Global Data Assembly Centre in the appropriate Guide as part of the harmonization of the technical regulations and guidance related to climate data and observations as per Resolution 23 (Cg-19) – Climate DataManagement in the WMO Information System 2.0.
Resolution 13 (Cg-19) - Amendment to the Technical Regulations (WMO-No. 49), Volume I: Section 5, to include the Common Alerting Protocol standard as a recommended practice (2023)

Addressee

SG - Secretary-General of the World Meteorological Organization

Request

to expeditiously arrange for the publication of the amended Technical Regulations (WMO-No. 49), Volume I: General Meteorological Standards and Recommended Practices;
Resolution 13 (Cg-19) - Amendment to the Technical Regulations (WMO-No. 49), Volume I: Section 5, to include the Common Alerting Protocol standard as a recommended practice (2023)

Addressee

P/SERCOM - President of the Commission for Weather, Climate, Water and Environmental Services and Applications

Request

to continue to ensure that WMO’s Technical Regulations are periodically reviewed and updated as necessary in accordance with established procedures.
Resolution 13 (EC-76) - Global Multi-Hazard Alert System [GMAS] Framework (2023)

Addressee

RAs - regional associations

Request

(3) The Regional Associations to support and monitor implementation of the GMAS Framework by inclusion and coordination of its activities within their respective regional workplans;

Session deadline

No Deadline
Resolution 13 (EC-76) - Global Multi-Hazard Alert System [GMAS] Framework (2023)

Addressee

SERCOM - Commission for Weather, Climate, Hydrological, Marine and Related Environmental Services and Applications

Request

(2) The Commission for Weather, Climate, Water and Related Environmental Services and Applications (SERCOM) to: (a) Establish a process to ensure accountability and governance of the activities of the GMAS Framework; (b) Explore how best to incorporate the GMAS Framework in relevant WMO frameworks and normative documents such as the GDPFS Manual;

Session deadline

No Deadline
Resolution 13 (EC-76) - Global Multi-Hazard Alert System [GMAS] Framework (2023)

Addressee

SG - Secretary-General of the World Meteorological Organization

Request

(4) The Secretary-General to: (a) Facilitate the GMAS Framework implementation, including through the realization of resource mobilization opportunities with development partners and by connecting the implementation of the GMAS Framework; (b) To ensure the resources necessary to oversee the implementation of the GMAS Framework according to a project management approach; (c) Report to the Executive Council on the above activities;

Session deadline

EC-78
Resolution 13 (EC-76) - Global Multi-Hazard Alert System [GMAS] Framework (2023)

Addressee

Members

Request

Urges Members operating Global Data and Processing Forecasting System (GDPFS) Centres to contribute to the implementation of the GMAS Framework; Invites Members to facilitate, through public-private-academic engagement, development of various public and/or commercial services incorporating official and authoritative warnings of Members to be made widely available to the global community, as a result of the GMAS implementation; Further urges Members to contribute to the GMAS Framework through the secondment of experts or other in-kind and/or financial support.

Session deadline

No Deadline
Resolution 13 (EC-78) - Amendments to the Manual on the WMO Integrated Global Observing System (WMO-No. 1160) [WIGOS] (2024)

Addressee

SG - Secretary-General of the World Meteorological Organization

Request

(1) To publish the Manual on the WMO Integrated Global Observing System (WMO-No. 1160), in all WMO official languages; (2) To ensure the editorial consistency of the relevant documents; (3) To bring the present resolution to the attention of all concerned
Resolution 13 (EC-78) - Amendments to the Manual on the WMO Integrated Global Observing System (WMO-No. 1160) [WIGOS] (2024)

Addressee

INFCOM - Commission for Observation, Infrastructure and Information Systems

Request

(1) To further develop and enhance, in collaboration and consultation with the Commission for Weather, Climate, Hydrological, Marine and Related Environmental Services and Applications (SERCOM) and the Research Board as appropriate, Technical Regulations (WMO-No. 49), Volume I – General Meteorological Standards and Recommended Practices Part I –WIGOS, and the Manual on the WMO Integrated Global Observing System (WMO-No. 1160), in particular according to Resolution 21 (Cg-19); (2) To assist Members with implementation of the provisions, in collaboration and consultation with stakeholders, [D. Karnawati] as appropriate
Resolution 14 (EC-73) - Collaboration with the International Air Transport Association [IATA] on the Development of the Aircraft Meteorological Data Relay Programme [WICAP]  (2021)

Addressee

P/INFCOM - President of the Commission for Observation, Infrastructure and Information Systems

Request

Requests the President of INFCOM to report to the Executive Council on further progress made on the implementation of WICAP;

Session deadline

No Deadline
Resolution 14 (EC-73) - Collaboration with the International Air Transport Association [IATA] on the Development of the Aircraft Meteorological Data Relay Programme [WICAP]  (2021)

Addressee

RAs - regional associations

Request

Invites Regional Associations and their Members to continue towards the establishment of regional AMDAR programmes under WICAP in accordance with the WICAP Implementation Plan.

Session deadline

No Deadline
Resolution 14 (EC-73) - Collaboration with the International Air Transport Association [IATA] on the Development of the Aircraft Meteorological Data Relay Programme [WICAP]  (2021)

Addressee

Members

Request

Invites Regional Associations and their Members to continue towards the establishment of regional AMDAR programmes under WICAP in accordance with the WICAP Implementation Plan.

Session deadline

No Deadline
Resolution 14 (EC-76) - WMO Coordination Mechanism Implementation Plan (2023)

Addressee

RAs - regional associations

Request

(2) The Regional Associations to contribute to this endeavour in their respective regions;

Session deadline

No Deadline
Resolution 14 (EC-76) - WMO Coordination Mechanism Implementation Plan (2023)

Addressee

SERCOM - Commission for Weather, Climate, Hydrological, Marine and Related Environmental Services and Applications

Request

Requests: (1) The Commission for Weather, Climate, Water and Related Environmental Services and Applications (SERCOM) to: (a) Establish a process to ensure full accountability and governance of the activities of the WCM; (b) Explore how best to incorporate the WCM in relevant WMO frameworks and normative documents such as the Global Data-processing and Forecasting System (GDPFS) Manual; (c) With guidance from the EC, keep the Implementation Plan as a living document under review and make recommendations for the updating of the plan for EC consideration on a regular basis;

Session deadline

EC-78
Resolution 14 (EC-76) - WMO Coordination Mechanism Implementation Plan (2023)

Addressee

SG - Secretary-General of the World Meteorological Organization

Request

(3) The Secretary-General to: (a) Facilitate the WCM implementation through the development of a resource mobilization plan detailing the secondment of experts and use of extrabudgetary resources; (b) Develop options to ensure the necessary resources in the WMO Secretariat to establish and manage the Coordination and Briefing Team (CBT) and present these to EC-77; (c) Noting the timescale required by Members in identifying suitable secondments, facilitate the embedding of experts from Members, and distribute a circular letter to the Members as soon as possible after EC-76, requesting their contribution to CBT; (d) Maintain and develop linkages of NMHSs with the UN and other humanitarian agencies; (e) Encourage the continuation of existing initiatives; (f) Report to the Executive Council on the above activities;

Session deadline

EC-77
Resolution 14 (EC-78) - Global Basic Observing Network [GBON] Implementation and the Systematic Observations Financing Facility (2024)

Addressee

SG - Secretary-General of the World Meteorological Organization

Request

to invite the SOFF Steering Committee to consider an expansion of the present scope of SOFF, as resources permit, to cover surface marine GBON stations/platforms stations in Exclusive Economic Zones (EEZs)
Resolution 14 (EC-78) - Global Basic Observing Network [GBON] Implementation and the Systematic Observations Financing Facility (2024)

Addressee

SG - Secretary-General of the World Meteorological Organization

Request

to invite the SOFF Steering Committee to work with INFCOM in developing appropriate mechanisms to bring Member feedback for their joint consideration
Resolution 15 (EC-76) - Multi-Hazard Early Warning Services [MHEWS] Interoperable Environment [MIE] (2023)

Addressee

Members

Request

Urges Members operating global and regional GDPFS Centres to contribute to the implementation of the WCM, on a voluntary basis; Further requests Members to contribute to the WCM through the secondment of experts or other in-kind and/or financial support.

Session deadline

No Deadline
Resolution 15 (EC-78) - Amendments to the Manual on the WMO Information System (WMO-No. 1060) [WIS] (2024)

Addressee

INFCOM - Commission for Observation, Infrastructure and Information Systems

Request

(1) To assess the capability of existing WIS 2.0 Global Services to deliver the required service levels before the start of the operational phase in January 2025; [Mori] (2) To report to EC-79 on the assessment result and propose the endorsement of Global Services deemed ready for operations; [Mori] (3) To closely monitor and examine the performance of WIS 2.0 during its pre-operational and operational phases to further refine the functions and technical specifications of the Global Services, responding to the expansion of core data, and report it back to INFCOM-4; (4) To develop designation criteria and procedures for WIS 2.0 Global Services through the above-mentioned monitoring and assessment of their performance during its initial operational phase to ensure the robustness with redundancy, stability, and long-term sustainability of WIS 2.0 operations, for its consideration at INFCOM-4. [Mori]
Resolution 16 (Cg-19) - WMO Activities in Drought Management (2023)

Addressee

SERCOM - Commission for Weather, Climate, Hydrological, Marine and Related Environmental Services and Applications

Request

to further develop the concept of the GDCS and develop an implementation plan to test the concept, led by the Standing Committee on Services for Agriculture (SC-AGR), in coordination with the Standing Committee on Hydrological Services (SC-HYD), the Standing Committee on Climate Services (SC-CLI) and other relevant bodies as appropriate, including the World Climate Research Programme, on aspects of long-term changes and future projections of drought and the relevant mechanisms of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD);
Resolution 16 (Cg-19) - WMO Activities in Drought Management (2023)

Addressee

Members

Request

to ensure that all National Meteorological and Hydrological Services around the world use the Standardized Precipitation Index (SPI) to characterize meteorological droughts, in addition to other drought indices that are already in use in their service;
Resolution 16 (Cg-19) - WMO Activities in Drought Management (2023)

Addressee

SG - Secretary-General of the World Meteorological Organization

Request

(1) To liaise with the IDMP on integrating the GDCS framework and standards into its work on the three pillars in support of WMO Members; (2) To work with the UNCCD Secretariat and other United Nations and humanitarian organizations on the uptake of drought policies and drought early warning systems incorporating WMO activities and practices; (3) To support Members in further developing national and regional drought-monitoring systems with regards to: (a) Provide training on these issues including the usage of the Standardized Precipitation Index, other drought indices and GDCS; and (b) Build on existing climate monitoring entities including the WMO Regional Climate Centres (RCCs/RCC-Networks ; (4) To facilitate the work of the IDMP, Management Committee and Advisory Committee and to report regularly to the Executive Council on the progress of its implementation; (5) To work with the Global Water Partnership and other potential partners to secure extrabudgetary funding to resource the activities of the IDMP and its joint Technical Support Unit in the Secretariat; (6) To ensure that the comprehensive user manual on SPI, which provides a description of the index, the computation methods, the current application of the index, the strengths and limitations, mapping capabilities and how it can be used, will be published and distributed in all official languages of WMO; (7) To ensure that the outcomes and recommendations of the SERCOM bodies working on drought issues will be distributed to all Members;
Resolution 16 (EC-76) - Implementation plan for Integrated Health Science and Services 2023–2033 (2023)

Addressee

SERCOM - Commission for Weather, Climate, Hydrological, Marine and Related Environmental Services and Applications

Request

Requests: (1) SERCOM to identify and designate the appropriate body for coordination and technical support of the work on Integrated Health Services (2023–2033) at SERCOM-3 (2024);

Session deadline

SERCOM-3
Resolution 16 (EC-76) - Implementation plan for Integrated Health Science and Services 2023–2033 (2023)

Addressee

SG - Secretary-General of the World Meteorological Organization

Request

(2) The Secretary-General to provide the necessary support to maintain and/or establish the mechanisms outlined as necessary for implementation;

Session deadline

SERCOM-3
Resolution 16 (EC-76) - Implementation plan for Integrated Health Science and Services 2023–2033 (2023)

Addressee

Members

Request

Invites: (1) Members to support implementation of the proposed actions and mechanisms; facilitate collaboration of their National Meteorological and Hydrological Services (NMHSs) and other relevant actors with the health community to enhance integrated climate, environment and health science and services; and to nominate health experts to the WMO Expert Network;

Session deadline

SERCOM-3
Resolution 16 (EC-78) - Transition from WIS 1.0 and Global Telecommunication System (GTS) to WIS 2.0, including capacity development (2024)

Addressee

INFCOM - Commission for Observation, Infrastructure and Information Systems

Request

to consider the elaboration of a comprehensive guidance for the cease of functions of RTH
Resolution 16 (EC-78) - Transition from WIS 1.0 and Global Telecommunication System (GTS) to WIS 2.0, including capacity development (2024)

Addressee

SG - Secretary-General of the World Meteorological Organization

Request

(1) To publish the “Provisions for the transition from WIS 1.0 and GTS to WIS 2.0” in Annex to the present resolution as a new WMO numbered publication in all the WMO official languages; (2) To liaise with ICAO in respect of an extant requirement for Attachment II-5. Data designators T1T2A1A2ii in abbreviated headings of the Manual on the Global Telecommunication System (WMO-No. 386) to be maintained by WMO in an appropriate, alternative official publication in future; (3) To strengthen the WMO’s commitment to the implementation of WIS 2.0 and continue to provide assistance to Members in its implementation by supporting and ensuring the continuity and further development of the “WIS 2.0 in a box software” and to assist with the provision of technical expertise and mobilizing financial resources as appropriate for its effective development, in order to guarantee that no Member is left behind during the WIS 2.0 transition and implementation; (4) To engage with the Association of Hydro-Meteorological and Environmental Industry [Secretariat] (HMEI) to ensure that the private sector is prepared for supporting Members in the migration to WIS 2.0, including the WIS2 in a box software implementation and technical support; (5) To support the WIS 2.0 capacity development program at regional level considering the need for training in different languages. (6) To collaborate with INFCOM to further improve the coordination of software development activities at regional and global level to avoid duplication, ensure compliance with technical regulations, and create synergies. [Tchinda Tazo] (7) To collaborate with INFCOM and relevant centres to further facilitate the timely transition from WIS1 and GTS to WIS 2.0 to support the information need of LDCs and SIDS given the current challenges and the potential for late compliance for the opportune time. [Tchinda Tazo/GIKUNGU/GRAHAM]
Resolution 17 (Cg-19) - Implementation of Integrated Health Science and Services (2023)

Addressee

SERCOM, INFCOM, RB, EC

Request

to establish appropriate mechanisms for the effective support of the WMO-WHO Joint Climate and Health Office and implementation of Integrated Health Services;
Resolution 17 (Cg-19) - Implementation of Integrated Health Science and Services (2023)

Addressee

NMHS, RSMCs, and RCCs - National Meteorological and Hydrological Services, Regional Specialized Meteorological Centres, and Regional Climate Centres

Request

to enhance support to the health sector and continue to nominate and support the work of health sector focal points for health-related research and services;
Resolution 17 (Cg-19) - Implementation of Integrated Health Science and Services (2023)

Addressee

INFCOM, SERCOM, RB

Request

to responsively co-design with the research and health community, products and services required to effectively support public health by all Members, and to assist in strengthening the capacities of the National Meteorological and Hydrological Services (NMHSs), Regional Specialized Meteorological Centres (RSMCs) and Regional Climate Centres (RCCs) and other providers and users of health-tailored information services;
Resolution 17 (Cg-19) - Implementation of Integrated Health Science and Services (2023)

Addressee

SG - Secretary-General of the World Meteorological Organization

Request

to provide the necessary support to maintain and/or establish the mechanisms outlined as necessary for implementation, including the establishment of a joint technical oversight mechanism with WHO and the revision of the WHO-WMO Joint Office terms of reference in accordance with any new mandate, as appropriate;
Resolution 17 (EC-76) - WMO activities on extreme heat and health (2023)

Addressee

SG - Secretary-General of the World Meteorological Organization

Request

Requests the Secretary-General to take appropriate steps to scope the needs and opportunities to further enhance coordination of extreme heat related science and services across relevant bodies, WMO programmes and initiatives, such as, the World Weather Research Programme (WWRP), the World Climate Research Programme (WCRP), the Global Atmosphere Watch (GAW) Programme’s Urban Research Meteorology and Environment (GURME) project , the Global Multi-hazard Alert System (GMAS), the Integrated Drought Management Programme (IDMP), the Climate Services Information System (CSIS) of the Global Framework for Climate Services, the Global Data-processing and Forecasting System (GDPFS), the Climate Risk and Early Warning Systems (CREWS), in order to inform a roadmap for enhanced extreme heat risk management;

Session deadline

EC-78
Resolution 17 (EC-78) - Amendments to the Manual on Codes (WMO-No. 306) (2024)

Addressee

SG - Secretary-General of the World Meteorological Organization

Request

to publish the Manual on Codes (WMO-No. 306) amended according to the annex
Resolution 18 (EC-78) - Amendments to the Manual on the WMO Integrated Processing and Prediction System (WMO-NO. 485) for weather prediction [WIPPS] (2024)

Addressee

INFCOM - Commission for Observation, Infrastructure and Information Systems

Request

(1) To review and update the standardized verification methods of deterministic and ensemble NWP products in consideration with the updated mandatory products of RSMCs for global deterministic and ensemble NWP; (2) To provide guidance to Members hosting RSMCs for global deterministic NWP, global ensemble NWP, limited-area deterministic NWP and limited-area ensemble NWP to make their NWP products available on WIS 2.0; (3) To review and update the procedure for the development of functions and criteria of the existing and new types of RSMCs under specialized activity category to ensure that they meet the needs of SERCOM
Resolution 18 (EC-78) - Amendments to the Manual on the WMO Integrated Processing and Prediction System (WMO-NO. 485) for weather prediction [WIPPS] (2024)

Addressee

SG - Secretary-General of the World Meteorological Organization

Request

in consultation with the president of INFCOM; (1) To make editorial amendments to the Manual on WMO Integrated Processing and Prediction System (WMO-No. 485) including those relevant to the replacement of the terminologies of “recommended products”; (2) To replace “Regional Specialized Meteorological Centre (RSMC)” and “RSMC Network” with “WMO Integrated Processing and Prediction System (WIPPS) Designated Centre (WIPPS-DC)” and “WIPPS Centre Network”, respectively, as necessary in WMO publications including the Technical Regulations (WMO-No. 49), Manuals and Guides.
Resolution 18(Cg-19) - WMO Flood Forecasting and Management activities (2023)

Addressee

SG - Secretary-General of the World Meteorological Organization

Request

as appropriate and within the available budgetary resources, to take all necessary actions to support the implementation of WMO Vision and Strategy for Hydrology and its associated Plan of Action, and particularly of activities under the long-term ambition “No one is surprised by a flood”;
Resolution 18(Cg-19) - WMO Flood Forecasting and Management activities (2023)

Addressee

SG - Secretary-General of the World Meteorological Organization

Request

to continue with the implementation of the Associated Programme on Flood Management (APFM) within the budgetary constraints through pilot projects approach in other regions affected by severe flood events;
Resolution 19 (Cg-19) - Expansion of the HelpDesk approach to inform water resources management (2023)

Addressee

SG - Secretary-General of the World Meteorological Organization

Request

(1) To report regularly to the Executive Council through C/HCP on the progress of its implementation, usage information of the HelpDesk as well as information about benefits to Members; (2) To work with the Global Water Partnership (GWP), the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) Water Convention and other potential partners to synergize efforts and secure funding to resource the activities of the HelpDesk in the Secretariat.
Resolution 19 (EC-76) - Guide to the WMO Integrated Global Observing System (WMO-No. 1165) [WIGOS] (2023)

Addressee

SG - Secretary-General of the World Meteorological Organization

Request

Requests the Secretary-General: (1) To publish the Guide to the WMO Integrated Global Observing System (WMO-No. 1165) in all WMO official languages; (2) To ensure the editorial consistency of the relevant documents;

Session deadline

EC-77
Resolution 19 (EC-76) - Guide to the WMO Integrated Global Observing System (WMO-No. 1165) [WIGOS] (2023)

Addressee

INFCOM - Commission for Observation, Infrastructure and Information Systems

Request

Requests the Commission for Observation, Infrastructure and Information Systems to further develop and enhance the Guide with additional material as it becomes available in accordance with Resolution 9 (EC-73) – Plan for the WIGOS Initial Operational Phase (2020–2023);

Session deadline

INFCOM-3
Resolution 19 (EC-78) - Amendments to the Manual on the WMO Integrated Processing and Prediction System (WMO-No. 485) for climate prediction [WIPPS] (2024)

Addressee

SG - Secretary-General of the World Meteorological Organization

Request

in consultation with the president of INFCOM [Secretariat] to make editorial amendments to the Manual on the WMO Integrated Processing and Prediction System (WMO-No. 485), including those relevant to changing activity names to ensure consistency across sub-seasonal, seasonal, annual, and decadal predictions.
Resolution 20 (Cg-19) - High Level Guidance on the Evolution of Global Observing Systems during the period 2023–2027 in response to the Vision for the WMO Integrated Global Observing System (WIGOS) in 2040 (2023)

Addressee

EC - Executive Council

Request

to keep the HLG under review and adopt updates as needed;
Resolution 20 (Cg-19) - High Level Guidance on the Evolution of Global Observing Systems during the period 2023–2027 in response to the Vision for the WMO Integrated Global Observing System (WIGOS) in 2040 (2023)

Addressee

P/RAs - presidents of regional associations

Request

to support and monitor the implementation of this resolution within their regions;
Resolution 20 (Cg-19) - High Level Guidance on the Evolution of Global Observing Systems during the period 2023–2027 in response to the Vision for the WMO Integrated Global Observing System (WIGOS) in 2040 (2023)

Addressee

P/INFCOM - President of the Commission for Observation, Infrastructure and Information Systems

Request

(1) Monitor implementation of this resolution by Members; (2) Consider whether and how specific priority actions from the HLG could be turned into new or updated technical regulations; (3) Propose update of the HLG to the Executive Council to reflect evolution of end user requirements and of observing technology;
Resolution 20 (Cg-19) - High Level Guidance on the Evolution of Global Observing Systems during the period 2023–2027 in response to the Vision for the WMO Integrated Global Observing System (WIGOS) in 2040 (2023)

Addressee

SG - Secretary-General of the World Meteorological Organization

Request

to: (1) Publish the HLG and its Executive Summary in all WMO languages and bring it to the attention of Members and identified agents; (2) Strengthen effective coordination with relevant WMO partners and stakeholders on matters related to the implementation of priority actions of the HLG.
Resolution 20 (EC-76) - Guide to the Global Basic Observing Network [GBON] (2023)

Addressee

INFCOM - Commission for Observation, Infrastructure and Information Systems

Request

Requests the Commission for Observation, Infrastructure and Information Systems to further develop and enhance the Guide with additional material as it becomes available;

Session deadline

INFCOM-3
Resolution 20 (EC-76) - Guide to the Global Basic Observing Network [GBON] (2023)

Addressee

SG - Secretary-General of the World Meteorological Organization

Request

Requests the Secretary-General: (1) To make necessary arrangements for the inclusion of the Guide to GBON as a new Chapter of the Guide to the WMO Integrated Global Observing System (WMO-No. 1165), (2) To ensure the editorial consistency of the relevant documents; (3) To publish the Guide to GBON in all WMO official languages;

Session deadline

EC-77
Resolution 20 (EC-78) - Amendments to the Manual on the WMO Integrated Processing and Prediction System (WMO-No. 485) for water and environmental prediction [WIPPS] (2024)

Addressee

INFCOM - Commission for Observation, Infrastructure and Information Systems

Request

in collaboration with SERCOM and regional associations to work on further guidance on specification of domain responsibilities in WIPPS centre designation process
Resolution 20 (EC-78) - Amendments to the Manual on the WMO Integrated Processing and Prediction System (WMO-No. 485) for water and environmental prediction [WIPPS] (2024)

Addressee

SG - Secretary-General of the World Meteorological Organization

Request

in consultation with the president of INFCOM [Gikungu] to make editorial amendments to the Manual on the WMO Integrated Processing and Prediction System (WMO-No. 485
Resolution 21 (Cg-19) - GBON Implementation (2023)

Addressee

EC - Executive Council

Request

to provide guidance to INFCOM on how to fill the identified gaps, in cooperation with relevant stakeholders inclusive of development partners;
Resolution 21 (Cg-19) - GBON Implementation (2023)

Addressee

P/RAs - presidents of regional associations

Request

to support the implementation of GBON by providing regional or sub-regional technical coordination to Members;
Resolution 21 (Cg-19) - GBON Implementation (2023)

Addressee

INFCOM - Commission for Observation, Infrastructure and Information Systems

Request

(1) To continue to develop the technical guidelines, processes and procedures needed to ensure the expedient and efficient implementation of GBON, to prepare for the effective performance and compliance monitoring of GBON, and report to the Executive Council; (2) To keep GBON compliance under review, and to regularly report to the Executive Council; (3) To develop guidance material on how to address GBON high density recommendations where capability exists respectively1;
Resolution 21 (Cg-19) - GBON Implementation (2023)

Addressee

SG - Secretary-General of the World Meteorological Organization

Request

(1) To request the SOFF Steering Committee to explore opportunities to provide SOFF investment and compliance support to Middle Income Countries in need while continue prioritizing Least Developed Countries and Small Island Developing States; (2) To communicate with and call on bilateral and multilateral development partners for their cooperation and funding in closing GBON gaps.
Resolution 21 (EC-76) - Update of the Guide to Aircraft-based Observations (WMO-No. 1200) (2023)

Addressee

SG - Secretary-General of the World Meteorological Organization

Request

Requests the Secretary-General to make arrangements for publication and translation as resources permit, of the updated guide;

Session deadline

EC-77
Resolution 21 (EC-76) - Update of the Guide to Aircraft-based Observations (WMO-No. 1200) (2023)

Addressee

INFCOM - Commission for Observation, Infrastructure and Information Systems

Request

Further requests INFCOM to continue to maintain the guide and ensure its review and update on a regular basis.

Session deadline

INFCOM-3
Resolution 21 (EC-78) - Contribution of non-traditional sources to the WMO Integrated Processing and Prediction System [WIPPS] (2024)

Addressee

PAC - Policy Advisory Committee

Request

to examine the issues, including those to be further identified through the pilot, and develop draft policy guidance in line with the Geneva Declaration, addressing the above-mentioned items, with the aim to facilitate the contributions of non-traditional sources to the WIPPS for the support of public weather, hydrological, marine and climate services
Resolution 21 (EC-78) - Contribution of non-traditional sources to the WMO Integrated Processing and Prediction System [WIPPS] (2024)

Addressee

INFCOM - Commission for Observation, Infrastructure and Information Systems

Request

in collaboration with SERCOM: (1) To identify user requirements on global riverine flood prediction products, that will be accounted for during the implementation of pilot global riverine flood prediction products; (2) To carry out a pilot to examine the utility of and the technical challenges involved in using products from non-traditional sources in the WIPPS for public weather, hydrological, and climate services by NMHSs; (3) To further develop a WIPPS activity regarding global riverine flood prediction products to meet the identified requirements; (4) Update the plan for pilot global riverine flood prediction products, of which the up-to-date version is provided in EC-78/INF. 4.1.2(7), taking into account the ongoing WMO AI flood forecasting pilot study led by SERCOM in coordination with INFCOM;
Resolution 21 (EC-78) - Contribution of non-traditional sources to the WMO Integrated Processing and Prediction System [WIPPS] (2024)

Addressee

SG - Secretary-General of the World Meteorological Organization

Request

to call for the participation of the NMHSs and non-traditional sources in the pilot activity and user requirements identification, with the support of Regional Associations and technical commissions to all Members and partner organizations.
Resolution 22 (Cg-19) - WMO Standard Vocabulary (2023)

Addressee

SG - Secretary-General of the World Meteorological Organization

Request

(1) To provide the necessary technical assistance and Secretariat support for the development and maintenance of the WMO Standard Vocabulary; (2) To consider allocating resources from the regular budget for the development and maintenance of the WMO Standard Vocabulary, including technical tools; (3) To initiate long-term planning, including the necessary allocation of resources, for the development and maintenance of the WMO Standard Vocabulary tools in all official WMO languages, for the operational sustainability of these tools, and for the regular review and update of the WMO Standard Vocabulary;
Resolution 22 (Cg-19) - WMO Standard Vocabulary (2023)

Addressee

INFCOM, SERCOM, RB

Request

to provide sufficient resources with the appropriate expertise, and to include the development of the WMO Standard Vocabulary into their workplans for the next financial period;
Resolution 22 (Cg-19) - WMO Standard Vocabulary (2023)

Addressee

INFCOM - Commission for Observation, Infrastructure and Information Systems

Request

to take the lead and coordinate the development of the WMO Standard Vocabulary, in cooperation with SERCOM, RB and HCP;
Resolution 22 (EC-76) - Publication and translation of the Guide to Instruments and Methods of Observation (WMO-No. 8) (2023)

Addressee

SG - Secretary-General of the World Meteorological Organization

Request

Requests the Secretary-General: (1) To publish the Guide to Instruments and Methods of Observation (WMO-No. 8) in all WMO official languages by the end of the current financial period; (2) To ensure the editorial consistency of the relevant documents;

Session deadline

EC-77
Resolution 22 (EC-76) - Publication and translation of the Guide to Instruments and Methods of Observation (WMO-No. 8) (2023)

Addressee

INFCOM - Commission for Observation, Infrastructure and Information Systems

Request

Requests INFCOM to further update the Guide, as appropriate, thus providing Members with the up-to-date guidelines on instruments and methods of observation.

Session deadline

INFCOM-3
Resolution 22 (EC-78) - Four-year Plan for WMO Activities related to Space Weather 2024-2027 (2024)

Addressee

INFCOM - Commission for Observation, Infrastructure and Information Systems

Request

(1) Lead the implementation of the activities identified in the Four-year Plan for WMO Activities related to Space Weather 2024–2027; (2) Establish an optimal working and coordinating structure and mechanism: (a) Addressing all infrastructure components; (b) Interfacing with user communities of space weather services in collaboration with the Commission for Weather, Climate, Hydrological, Marine and Related Environmental Services and Applications (SERCOM); (c) Partnering with relevant organizations such as the International Space Environment Service (ISES), and the Committee on Space Research (COSPAR), as well as other relevant national and international agencies; (3) Report on the results achieved and make a proposal for future activities in this domain, to be considered by the twentieth World Meteorological Congress;
Resolution 23 (Cg-19) - Climate Data Management in the WMO Information System 2.0 [WIS 2.0] (2023)

Addressee

SERCOM - Commission for Weather, Climate, Hydrological, Marine and Related Environmental Services and Applications

Request

in close collaboration with INFCOM to draft a new section on climate services for inclusion in Part IV, Volume I of the WMO Technical Regulations (WMO-No. 49);
Resolution 23 (Cg-19) - Climate Data Management in the WMO Information System 2.0 [WIS 2.0] (2023)

Addressee

INFCOM - Commission for Observation, Infrastructure and Information Systems

Request

in close collaboration with SERCOM to harmonize the technical regulations and guidance related to climate data and observations across the Manual on High-quality Global Data Management Framework for Climate (WMO-No. 1238), the Manual on the WMO Information System (WMO-No. 1060), the Manual on the WMO Integrated Global Observing System (WMO-No. 1160), the Manual on Marine Meteorological Services (WMO-No. 558) and other related technical regulations and guidance;
Resolution 23 (Cg-19) - Climate Data Management in the WMO Information System 2.0 [WIS 2.0] (2023)

Addressee

SERCOM - Commission for Weather, Climate, Hydrological, Marine and Related Environmental Services and Applications

Request

to support INFCOM in refining understanding of Member’s needs relating to climate data management, determining the priority of which climate and hydrology data should be managed within OpenCDMS, and the means that data should be made available for use in products and services.
Resolution 23 (EC-78) - Recognition of Centennial Observing Stations (2024)

Addressee

SG - Secretary-General of the World Meteorological Organization

Request

to further promote the WMO Recognition Mechanism for Long-Term Observing Stations
Resolution 24 (Cg-19) - Hydrological Data Management in the WMO Information System 2.0 [WIS 2.0] (2023)

Addressee

SG - Secretary-General of the World Meteorological Organization

Request

(1) To invite other international and regional organizations to cooperate with WMO to contribute to WHYCOS and the HydroHub implementation, and to make use of its achievements; (2) To provide all possible support to WHYCOS and the HydroHub development from available resources and to seek additional resources for this purpose from external sources.
Resolution 25 (Cg-19) - Technical Regulations of the WMO Information System 2.0 [WIS 2.0] (2023)

Addressee

INFCOM - Commission for Observation, Infrastructure and Information Systems

Request

(1) To develop the procedures for the designation of WIS 2.0 Global Services operation and subsequent reviews of their performance for publication in the updated Manual and Guide to WIS. (2) To study the technological advancements relating to "data-in-place" approaches and their application to data sharing within the WMO Community and develop recommendations pertinent to the future evolution of WIS and WIPPS, including on mechanisms for engagement of cloud infrastructure providers in the evolution. (3) To develop, in collaboration with the Capacity Development Panel, the necessary capacity development activities for Members to achieve WIS 2.0 Implementation.
Resolution 25 (EC-78) - WMO Major Programmes for the nineteenth financial period (2024)

Addressee

TCC - Technical Coordination Committee

Request

to keep under review the WMO programmes in line with the principles of ISO 21503:2022** and results-based management
Resolution 25 (EC-78) - WMO Major Programmes for the nineteenth financial period (2024)

Addressee

PAC - Policy Advisory Committee

Request

to review the scope of information regarding WMO programmes within the planning and budgeting processes
Resolution 26 (Cg-19) - WMO Integrated Processing and Prediction System (WIPPS) (2023)

Addressee

EC - Executive Council

Request

to continue to oversee the implementation of WIPPS and report on progress;
Resolution 26 (EC-78) - Revision of the Guidelines for Public-Private Engagement (WMO-No. 1258) [PPE] (2024)

Addressee

PAC - Policy Advisory Committee

Request

to keep both the high-level policy and the Guidelines for Public-Private Engagement under review, and monitor their impact on relevant policies and practices of the Members
Resolution 26 (EC-78) - Revision of the Guidelines for Public-Private Engagement (WMO-No. 1258) [PPE] (2024)

Addressee

P/RAs - presidents of regional associations

Request

to give due consideration to the revised Guidelines in planning relevant regional activities, in particular, those for raising mutual awareness and building trust between the sectors, utilizing the potential of the Public-Private Engagement in bridging the capacity gap, and sharing good practices including those related to legal and institutional frameworks and strategies that underpin PPE
Resolution 26 (EC-78) - Revision of the Guidelines for Public-Private Engagement (WMO-No. 1258) [PPE] (2024)

Addressee

SG - Secretary-General of the World Meteorological Organization

Request

(1) To publish the Guidelines for Public-Private Engagement (2024 edition) in all WMO official languages; (2) To provide necessary supports to facilitate the use of the Guidelines by Members through various opportunities such as OCP and PPE related training events within the resources available.
Resolution 27 (Cg-19) - Amendments to the Manual on the Global Data-processing and Forecasting System [GDPFS] (WMO-No. 485) in alignment with WMO Unified Data Policy (2023)

Addressee

INFCOM - Commission for Observation, Infrastructure and Information Systems

Request

(1) To provide clear definitions on “mandatory products” and “highly recommended products”, and other terminologies as needed, in the Manual on the GDPFS; (2) To, jointly with the Executive Council, develop a competency framework for use of high-resolution NWP and implementing limited-area NWP systems with reference to the guidelines on high-resolution NWP;
Resolution 27 (EC-78) - Establish a Code of Ethics between WMO and the Association of the HydroMeteorological and Environmental Industry (HMEI) (2024)

Addressee

SG - Secretary-General of the World Meteorological Organization

Request

to inform HMEI about this resolution and, on behalf of WMO, to enter into the CoE with HMEI
Resolution 28 (Cg-19) - Update of the Mechanism for recognition of long-term observing stations  (2023)

Addressee

TCs, RB, RAs and Members

Request

to collaborate on the above complementary elements to the WMO recognition mechanism for long-term observing stations;
Resolution 28 (Cg-19) - Update of the Mechanism for recognition of long-term observing stations  (2023)

Addressee

INFCOM - Commission for Observation, Infrastructure and Information Systems

Request

to lead the over-all coordination of the Recognition Mechanism for long-term observing stations;
Resolution 28 (Cg-19) - Update of the Mechanism for recognition of long-term observing stations  (2023)

Addressee

SG - Secretary-General of the World Meteorological Organization

Request

to further promote among Members the WMO recognition mechanism for long-term observing stations.
Resolution 28 (Cg-19) - Update of the Mechanism for recognition of long-term observing stations  (2023)

Addressee

Secretariat -Secretariat of the World Meteorological Organization

Request

to liaise with the P/SERCOM and P/INFCOM, Chair of the HCP, Co-Chairs of the Joint WMO-IOC Collaborative Board and the C/RB to nominate experts from the marine and hydrological communities in the ad hoc Advisory Board for the Recognition of Long-Term Observing Stations;
Resolution 28 (EC-73) - WMO-IOC Collaborative Strategy  (2021)

Addressee

JCB - Joint WMO-IOC Collaborative Board

Request

Requests the JCB to continue working across WMO and IOC to identify and promote priority implementation actions in support of the WMO-IOC Collaborative Strategy;

Session deadline

No Deadline
Resolution 28 (EC-73) - WMO-IOC Collaborative Strategy  (2021)

Addressee

SERCOM - Commission for Weather, Climate, Hydrological, Marine and Related Environmental Services and Applications

Request

Requests SERCOM, INFCOM, the Research Board, regional associations, the Capacity Development Panel and any other relevant subsidiary body, to identify priority implementation actions in support of developing a Draft WMO Ocean Implementation Plan;

Session deadline

No Deadline
Resolution 28 (EC-73) - WMO-IOC Collaborative Strategy  (2021)

Addressee

SG - Secretary-General of the World Meteorological Organization

Request

Also requests the Secretary-General to publish the above strategy and to provide the necessary secretariat support for the JCB to implement; Further requests the Secretary-General to facilitate the development of a WMO Ocean Implementation Plan to focus on the varied ocean activities at WMO, in alignment with the WMO Strategic and Operational Plans, and as a follow-up to the WMO Ocean Collaborative Framework (Resolution 65 (Cg-18));

Session deadline

No Deadline
Resolution 28 (EC-73) - WMO-IOC Collaborative Strategy  (2021)

Addressee

INFCOM - Commission for Observation, Infrastructure and Information Systems

Request

Requests SERCOM, INFCOM, the Research Board, regional associations, the Capacity Development Panel and any other relevant subsidiary body, to identify priority implementation actions in support of developing a Draft WMO Ocean Implementation Plan;

Session deadline

No Deadline
Resolution 28 (EC-73) - WMO-IOC Collaborative Strategy  (2021)

Addressee

RB - Research Board

Request

Requests SERCOM, INFCOM, the Research Board, regional associations, the Capacity Development Panel and any other relevant subsidiary body, to identify priority implementation actions in support of developing a Draft WMO Ocean Implementation Plan;

Session deadline

No Deadline
Resolution 28 (EC-73) - WMO-IOC Collaborative Strategy  (2021)

Addressee

RAs - regional associations

Request

Requests SERCOM, INFCOM, the Research Board, regional associations, the Capacity Development Panel and any other relevant subsidiary body, to identify priority implementation actions in support of developing a Draft WMO Ocean Implementation Plan;

Session deadline

No Deadline
Resolution 28 (EC-73) - WMO-IOC Collaborative Strategy  (2021)

Addressee

CDP - Capacity Development Panel

Request

Requests SERCOM, INFCOM, the Research Board, regional associations, the Capacity Development Panel and any other relevant subsidiary body, to identify priority implementation actions in support of developing a Draft WMO Ocean Implementation Plan;

Session deadline

No Deadline
Resolution 28 (EC-73) - WMO-IOC Collaborative Strategy  (2021)

Addressee

Members

Request

Invites Members concerned to: (1) Consider nationally focussed ocean activities, collaborating across multiple agencies with a regional co-operation approach [S. Tajbakhsh Mosalman]. (2) Contribute to the UN Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development 2021–2030.

Session deadline

No Deadline
Resolution 28 (EC-76) - Establishment of the Compliance Review Process for Regional Specialized Meteorological Centres [RSMCs] (2023)

Addressee

Members

Request

Urges Members hosting RSMCs to check whether they meet all requirements as stated in the Manual on the Global Data-processing and Forecasting System (WMO-No. 485);

Session deadline

No Deadline
Resolution 28 (EC-76) - Establishment of the Compliance Review Process for Regional Specialized Meteorological Centres [RSMCs] (2023)

Addressee

INFCOM - Commission for Observation, Infrastructure and Information Systems

Request

Request the Commission for Observation, Infrastructure and Information Systems, in collaboration with the Commission for Weather, Climate, Water and Related Environmental Services and Applications and RSMCs, to complete the first round of the compliance review of all RSMCs by Cg-20 (2027);

Session deadline

Cg-20
Resolution 28 (EC-76) - Establishment of the Compliance Review Process for Regional Specialized Meteorological Centres [RSMCs] (2023)

Addressee

SG - Secretary-General of the World Meteorological Organization

Request

Request the Secretary-General: (1) To take the necessary steps to insert the Guide on Compliance Review Process for RSMCs into the renewed Guide to the Global Data-processing System (GDPS) (WMO-No. 305) as provided in the annex of the draft Resolution 3.2(10)/1 (EC-76); (2) To support SC-ESMP and designated expert groups with the resources needed to fulfil their compliance review tasks.

Session deadline

INFCOM-3
Resolution 28 (EC-78) - Role of WMO on the coordination of meteorological programmes in Antarctica, as operated by Members (2024)

Addressee

PHORS - Panel on Polar and High Mountain observations, research, and services

Request

(1) To organize consultations with Members that are also Party to the Antarctic Treaty on the role of WMO aligned with the evolving needs of Members on the coordination of meteorological and related programmes operated by Members in Antarctica and the Southern Ocean environment (South of 60˚S), consistent with the Earth system approach and the WMO Strategic Plan, as well as on a convening role on supporting the understanding of linkages between the Antarctica ice sheet melt and its global impacts, taking into account the particularities of programmes concerning Antarctica; (2) To present recommendations from these consultations to EC-79.
Resolution 28 (EC-78) - Role of WMO on the coordination of meteorological programmes in Antarctica, as operated by Members (2024)

Addressee

PHORS, TCs and RB

Request

in coordination with other international communities and external collaborators, to work towards increasing the availability of critically important Antarctic observations and the applicability of research for improving the estimates of Antarctic ice sheet melting and the understanding of the associated global impacts
Resolution 28 (EC-78) - Role of WMO on the coordination of meteorological programmes in Antarctica, as operated by Members (2024)

Addressee

INFCOM - Commission for Observation, Infrastructure and Information Systems

Request

to incorporate recommendations on observations on Antarctica and the Southern Ocean (South of 60˚S) from previous resolutions of the World Meteorological Congress and of the WMO Executive Council, which are still in force, in the Manual on WMO Integrated Global Observing System (WIGOS) (WMO-No. 1160) and in the Guide to WIGOS (WMO-No. 1165), as appropriate
Resolution 28 (EC-78) - Role of WMO on the coordination of meteorological programmes in Antarctica, as operated by Members (2024)

Addressee

SG - Secretary-General of the World Meteorological Organization

Request

(1) To make the necessary resources available to support WMO Members on the coordination and implementation of activities related to Antarctica, to the extent possible; (2) To bring the present resolution to the attention of all concerned.
Resolution 29 (Cg-19) - Updated List of WMO Centennial Observing Stations (2023)

Addressee

SG - Secretary-General of the World Meteorological Organization

Request

to update the list of Centennial observing stations;
Resolution 29 (EC-78) - Revised Rules of Procedure of the Research Board [RB] (2024)

Addressee

RB - Research Board

Request

to ensure the application of the Revised Rules of Procedure of the Research Board
Resolution 29 (EC-78) - Revised Rules of Procedure of the Research Board [RB] (2024)

Addressee

C/RB - Chair of the Research Board

Request

to provide a more detailed report to the next Policy Advisory Committee and Executive Council meetings on the activities of the Research Board in the context of the WMO strategic plan, including the joint activities with WMO constituent bodies

Session deadline

EC-79 & PAC (2025)
Resolution 29 (EC-78) - Revised Rules of Procedure of the Research Board [RB] (2024)

Addressee

SG - Secretary-General of the World Meteorological Organization

Request

to publish the Revised Rules of Procedure of the Research Board as part of the new edition of the Rules of Procedure for the Executive Council and the Bodies Reporting to the Executive Council (WMO-No. 1256).
Resolution 30 (Cg-19) - Improving Climate Observations (2023)

Addressee

P/INFCOM - President of the Commission for Observation, Infrastructure and Information Systems

Request

to facilitate the implementation of the relevant actions provided in the annex to this Resolution – WMO/NMHS Supplement to the 2022 GCOS Implementation Plan;
Resolution 30 (Cg-19) - Improving Climate Observations (2023)

Addressee

SG - Secretary-General of the World Meteorological Organization

Request

to support Members in addressing the relevant actions provided in the annex to this Resolution – WMO/NMHS Supplement to the 2022 GCOS Implementation Plan;
Resolution 30 (EC-76) - Amendments to the Manual on Global Data-processing and Forecasting System [GDPFS] (WMO-No. 485) jointly proposed by the Commission for Observation, Infrastructre and Information Systems [INFCOM] and the Commission for Weather, Climate, Water and Related Environmental Services and Applications [SERCOM] (2023)

Addressee

P/INFCOM - President of the Commission for Observation, Infrastructure and Information Systems

Request

Requests the president of INFCOM to validate the UK submission, once the United Kingdom Met Office is able to share the required products, to ensure it meets the criteria as set out in the application and submit to a future Executive Council for final approval,

Session deadline

EC-78
Resolution 31 (Cg-19) - WMO Position on the World Radiocommunication Conference 2023 (WRC-23) Agenda (2023)

Addressee

INFCOM - Commission for Observation, Infrastructure and Information Systems

Request

to pursue the continuous review of regulatory and technical matters related to radio frequencies for operational and research meteorological and related environmental activities, and preparation of guidance and information for National Meteorological and Hydrological Services, in coordination with other technical commissions especially the Infrastructure Commission Standing Committee responsible for Measurements, Instrumentation and Traceability (SC-MINT), and in liaison with other relevant international bodies, in particular the Coordination Group for Meteorological Satellites;
Resolution 31 (Cg-19) - WMO Position on the World Radiocommunication Conference 2023 (WRC-23) Agenda (2023)

Addressee

RAs - regional associations

Request

to coordinate contributions of relevant experts to the work of relevant regional telecommunication organizations and of ITU-R, especially ITU-R Study Groups 5 and 7 on Terrestrial (including radiolocation) and Science Services, respectively;
Resolution 31 (Cg-19) - WMO Position on the World Radiocommunication Conference 2023 (WRC-23) Agenda (2023)

Addressee

SG - Secretary-General of the World Meteorological Organization

Request

(1) To bring the present Resolution to the attention of all concerned, including the International Telecommunication Union; (2) To pursue as a matter of high priority the coordination role of the Secretariat in radio-frequency matters, especially with ITU-R, including participation of WMO in ITU-R Radiocommunication Study Groups, conference preparatory meetings and World Radiocommunication Conferences; (3) To support the engagement between National Meteorological and Hydrological Services and their national radiocommunication administrations, particularly in preparing for the ITU World Radiocommunication Conferences, by providing appropriate information and documentation; (4) To assist the Infrastructure Commission in the implementation of the present Resolution.
Resolution 31 (EC-76) - Publication and translation of the Guide to Operational Weather Radar Best Practices (WMO-No. 1257) (2023)

Addressee

SG - Secretary-General of the World Meteorological Organization

Request

Requests the Secretary-General: (1) To publish the Guide to Operational Weather Radar Best Practices in all WMO official languages by the end of the current financial period; (2) To ensure the editorial consistency of the relevant volumes; (3) To identify resources to translate the Guide into all WMO languages from within the regular budget and/or voluntary contributions;

Session deadline

EC-77
Resolution 31 (EC-76) - Publication and translation of the Guide to Operational Weather Radar Best Practices (WMO-No. 1257) (2023)

Addressee

INFCOM - Commission for Observation, Infrastructure and Information Systems

Request

Requests INFCOM to further update and amend the Guide, as appropriate, thus providing Members with the up-to-date guidelines on operational weather radars, and maintaining consistency with the content of the Guide to Instruments and Methods of Observation (WMO-No. 8) and other relevant WMO publications.

Session deadline

INFCOM-3
Resolution 31 (EC-78) - Revision of the terms of reference of bodies reporting to the Executive Council (2024)

Addressee

JCB - Joint WMO-IOC Collaborative Board

Request

to report back on progress against its terms of reference in two years with any suggested changes at that time;

Session deadline

in 2 years
Resolution 31 (EC-78) - Revision of the terms of reference of bodies reporting to the Executive Council (2024)

Addressee

SG - Secretary-General of the World Meteorological Organization

Request

to publish the amended terms of reference of SAP, CDP and PHORS in the 2024 edition of the Rules of Procedure for the Executive Council and for the Bodies Reporting to the Executive Council (WMO-No. 1256, 2023 edition)
Resolution 32 (Cg-19) - Implementation Plan of the World Weather Research Programme [WWRP] for the period 2024–2027 (2023)

Addressee

RB - Research Board

Request

to support the launch and implementation of the projects to enhance weather-related research, including those which address the importance of research education in support of the WMO Strategic Plan for 2024–2027;
Resolution 32 (Cg-19) - Implementation Plan of the World Weather Research Programme [WWRP] for the period 2024–2027 (2023)

Addressee

SG - Secretary-General of the World Meteorological Organization

Request

to provide the necessary support for LDCs and SIDS to enhance research for improved service delivery;
Resolution 32 (Cg-19) - Implementation Plan of the World Weather Research Programme [WWRP] for the period 2024–2027 (2023)

Addressee

SG - Secretary-General of the World Meteorological Organization

Request

to support the implementation of the plan, to allocate the necessary resources to ensure its success and to facilitate the cooperation of WWRP with the other research programmes, the technical commissions, regional associations and external partners.
Resolution 32 (EC-76) - Towards a change of radiation references (2023)

Addressee

INFCOM - Commission for Observation, Infrastructure and Information Systems

Request

Requests INFCOM and the World Radiation Centre to develop all the necessary procedures to enable a change of references (including required changes to WMO regulatory material), for the establishment and maintenance of a transfer standard group for dissemination of the reference to regional and/or national standard instruments, as well as for overseeing the stability of the new reference instruments; Requests further INFCOM to follow the metrology best practices for planning the change of references, collaborating with the metrology community as needed, and ensuring that the new references are properly characterized and described;

Session deadline

INFCOM-3
Resolution 32 (EC-76) - Towards a change of radiation references (2023)

Addressee

Partners

Request

Requests INFCOM and the World Radiation Centre to develop all the necessary procedures to enable a change of references (including required changes to WMO regulatory material), for the establishment and maintenance of a transfer standard group for dissemination of the reference to regional and/or national standard instruments, as well as for overseeing the stability of the new reference instruments; Calls on the World Radiation Centre, radiation centres, and the metrology and research communities: (1) To publish the uncertainty budget of proposed solar and terrestrial reference instruments in the peer-reviewed literature; (2) To perform intercomparisons of these instruments to demonstrate their performances and the stability of the proposed new references; and (3) To develop other independent realizations of the solar irradiance reference and/or a second instrument of the same design as CSAR/MITRA to mitigate risks linked with a technical failure of one single instrument.

Session deadline

No Deadline
Resolution 32 (EC-78) - Financial Statements of the World Meteorological Organization for the year 2023 (2024)

Addressee

SG - Secretary-General of the World Meteorological Organization

Request

(1) Transmit the financial statements together with the Secretary-General’s report and the report of the External Auditor thereon to all Members of the World Meteorological Organization; (2) Continue to report progress on the implementation of the management action plan related to External Auditor recommendations to the Audit and Oversight Committee and the Executive Council;
Resolution 33 (Cg-19) - Science and Implementation Plan of the Global Atmosphere Watch [GAW] Programme for the period 2024–2027 (2023)

Addressee

RB - Research Board

Request

to support the launch and implementation of the activities to enhance atmospheric composition-related research in support of the WMO Strategic Plan for 2024–2027;
Resolution 33 (Cg-19) - Science and Implementation Plan of the Global Atmosphere Watch [GAW] Programme for the period 2024–2027 (2023)

Addressee

SG - Secretary-General of the World Meteorological Organization

Request

(1) To support the implementation of the plan, to allocate the necessary resources to ensure its success and to facilitate the cooperation of GAW with the other research programmes, the technical commissions, the regional associations and external partners; (2) To adopt all the provisions and mobilize the necessary resources for the execution of the GAW Programme; (3) To assist Members to participate in GAW, in particular by assisting in building the necessary capacity to participate in these activities when necessary;
Resolution 33 (Cg-19) - Science and Implementation Plan of the Global Atmosphere Watch [GAW] Programme for the period 2024–2027 (2023)

Addressee

RAs - regional associations

Request

(1) To encourage Members to participate and contribute to GAW activities in the Regions; (2) To provide the necessary support to Members to support activities at regional calibration and training centres related to the composition of the atmosphere in the Regions.
Resolution 33 (EC-76) - Strategy for the Virtual Laboratory for Education and Training in Satellite Meteorology 2024–2027 (2023)

Addressee

SG - Secretary-General of the World Meteorological Organization

Request

Requests the Secretary-General to take appropriate action to facilitate the activities identified in the VLab Strategy 2024–2027 in partnership with WMO Members and CGMS satellite operators.

Session deadline

Cg-20
Resolution 34 (Cg-19) - Revised Terms of Reference of the Research Board (2023)

Addressee

EC - Executive Council

Request

to provide oversight on the work of the Research Board
Resolution 34 (Cg-19) - Revised Terms of Reference of the Research Board (2023)

Addressee

TCs and RAs

Request

to continue collaboration and to build with the Research Board a strong coordination mechanism to ensure optimal alignment between operational priorities and required research, innovation and development;
Resolution 34 (Cg-19) - Revised Terms of Reference of the Research Board (2023)

Addressee

SG - Secretary-General of the World Meteorological Organization

Request

to provide the support needed for the Research Board to fulfil its mandate, to notify all concerned of this resolution and to prepare updated Research Board Rules of Procedure for approval by the Executive Council (Annex 1 to Resolution 12 (EC-72))
Resolution 34 (EC-76) - Implementation plan update of the WMO Information System 2.0 [WIS 2.0] (2023)

Addressee

Members

Request

Urges Members: (1) To consider the WIS 2.0 in their future technical and financial plans to ensure its implementation according to the “WMO Information System 2.0 implementation plan update” in the annex; (2) To support WIS 2.0 implementation through secondments and additional funding to the WIS Trust Fund.

Session deadline

No Deadline
Resolution 34 (EC-76) - Implementation plan update of the WMO Information System 2.0 [WIS 2.0] (2023)

Addressee

SG - Secretary-General of the World Meteorological Organization

Request

Requests the Secretary General to publish guidance and organize training with the support of the Regional Training Centres and the Global Information System Centres to facilitate Members who will encounter difficulties in the ownership and implementation of WIS 2.0.

Session deadline

EC-78
Resolution 35 (Cg-19) - Scientific Advisory Panel [SAP]Recommendations with Research Board [RB] Appraisal (2023)

Addressee

EC - Executive Council

Request

to regularly review and provide direction regarding the further development and advancement of the SAP recommendations;
Resolution 35 (EC-76) - WMO Hydrology Observation System [WHOS] Operational Implementation (2023)

Addressee

Members

Request

Urges Members to support the implementation of WHOS within their territories and basin organizations where they have membership for Hydrological data exchange.

Session deadline

No Deadline
Resolution 35 (EC-76) - WMO Hydrology Observation System [WHOS] Operational Implementation (2023)

Addressee

INFCOM - Commission for Observation, Infrastructure and Information Systems

Request

(1) INFCOM to finalize the 2024–2029 WHOS operational plan (see INFCOM-2/INF. 6.3.1(2)) ensuring alignment on the data exchange activities with the WIS 2.0 Implementation plan reported in the annex to 3.2(19)/1 (EC-76); (2) INFCOM to report to EC-77 on the progress on the exchange of hydrology data through WIS 2.0;

Session deadline

EC-77
Resolution 36 (Cg-19) - WMO Capacity Development Strategy (WCDS) (2023)

Addressee

SG - Secretary-General of the World Meteorological Organization

Request

(1) Publish the WCDF in all WMO official languages; (2) Support appropriate communication actions to promote the WCDF through the WMO website and other appropriate channels; (3) Ensure resources for the continuity of such communication activities allowing Members to share good practices and lessons learned in implementing capacity development activities; (4) Ensure there is clarity of the roles and responsibilities of, and coordination between, the different actors involved in Capacity Development activities within the WMO programmes and within the framework of third-party activities in which the WMO is involved.
Resolution 36 (Cg-19) - WMO Capacity Development Strategy (WCDS) (2023)

Addressee

EC - Executive Council

Request

to keep the WCDF under review in view of the rapidly changing capacity development landscape, and propose updates and adjustments as necessary;
Resolution 36 (Cg-19) - WMO Capacity Development Strategy (WCDS) (2023)

Addressee

CDP - Capacity Development Panel

Request

to report to EC on the uptake and use of the WCDF
Resolution 36 (Cg-19) - WMO Capacity Development Strategy (WCDS) (2023)

Addressee

P/RAs, P/SERCOM, P/INFCOM, C/RB

Request

to promote the provisions of the WCDF in their respective planning and implementation activities;
Resolution 36 (Cg-19) - WMO Capacity Development Strategy (WCDS) (2023)

Addressee

P/RAs - presidents of regional associations

Request

to pay particular attention to the need for continuous capacity assessment of their Members, as established by the WCDF, in order to identify priority needs and record progress of bridging capacity gaps through capacity development actions in their respective regions;
Resolution 36 (EC-76) - Regional Marine Instrument Centres [RMICs] – Updated Terms of Reference, governance and assessment process (2023)

Addressee

SG - Secretary-General of the World Meteorological Organization

Request

Requests the Secretary-General to arrange for the publication of the updated Terms of Reference for RMICs and of the Process in the Guide to Instruments and Methods of Observation (WMO-No. 8) and website; Requests further the Secretary-General of WMO to facilitate implementation of this recommendation and to provide appropriate technical advisory assistance to Members/Member States concerned as required;

Session deadline

EC-77
Resolution 36 (EC-76) - Regional Marine Instrument Centres [RMICs] – Updated Terms of Reference, governance and assessment process (2023)

Addressee

Members

Request

Requests Members hosting RMICs to abide by those Terms of Reference and to collaborate with the WMO Secretariat in the development of the relevant RMIC webpages, similar to the Regional Instrument Centres webpages to advertise their services to Members/Member States; Requests the regional associations, respective Members and INFCOM to follow the RMICs Process for all new nominations of RMICs, and for assessment and periodic reconfirmation of existing RMICs;

Session deadline

No Deadline
Resolution 36 (EC-76) - Regional Marine Instrument Centres [RMICs] – Updated Terms of Reference, governance and assessment process (2023)

Addressee

INFCOM - Commission for Observation, Infrastructure and Information Systems

Request

Requests INFCOM to work in consultation with IOC when establishing new RMICs and their evaluation process; Requests the regional associations, respective Members and INFCOM to follow the RMICs Process for all new nominations of RMICs, and for assessment and periodic reconfirmation of existing RMICs; Requests INFCOM: (1) To ensure that the RMIC-related content(s) of the WMO regulatory and guidance publications are reviewed and updated regularly, based on feedback from Members, advances in technology and evolving priorities for the Organization; (2) To consult with the WMO regional associations and UNESCO/IOC, and their relevant working groups or other entities responsible for the coordination of relevant activities within the Regions, on all matters related to RMIC implementation; (3) To explore synergies and possible rationalization of instrument-/calibration-related regional centres, towards improved and more effective services to Members; (4) To further develop the RMICs Process as standard and recommended practices and procedures of the WMO Technical Regulations, Volume I – General Meteorological Standards and Recommended Practices (WMO-No. 49), in collaboration with Regional Associations and in consultation with UNESCO/IOC to further harmonize practices related to designation, compliance and auditing of WMO-designated centres; (5) To review the requirements for reporting by RMICs with a view to balancing the resources expended on reporting, with the resources necessary to benefit Members.

Session deadline

INFCOM-3
Resolution 36 (EC-76) - Regional Marine Instrument Centres [RMICs] – Updated Terms of Reference, governance and assessment process (2023)

Addressee

RAs - regional associations

Request

Requests the regional associations, respective Members and INFCOM to follow the RMICs Process for all new nominations of RMICs, and for assessment and periodic reconfirmation of existing RMICs; Requests further the regional associations to examine the need and explore ways, in consultation with UNESCO/IOC, for beneficial use of the available RMIC services by their Members;
Resolution 37 (Cg-19) - Education and Training (2023)

Addressee

Members

Request

to implement the updated Basic Instruction Package for Meteorologists (BIP-M) and Meteorological Technicians (BIP-MT) as described in the Guide to the Implementation of Education and Training Standards in Meteorology and Hydrology, Volume I – Meteorology (WMO-No. 1083)
Resolution 37 (Cg-19) - Education and Training (2023)

Addressee

RTCs and Education and Training Collaborating Partners

Request

to: (1) Make their facilities and relevant resources available to support the development and delivery of WMO training activities on Early Warnings for All, Impact-based forecasting, Greenhouse Gas Initiative, new generation satellites, leadership and management development, specific train the trainers courses to ensure implementation of WMO initiatives and programmes, among others; (2) Increase the use of distance-learning and blended-learning techniques, using technologies available to them; (3) Develop partnerships with academic institutions and professional and scientific associations, for exchange of relevant information and human resources with the aim of enhancing research and development for the benefit of Service delivery and exchange of academic staff; and make relevant training resources on education and training available as open access for others to use, particularly under the aegis of WMO Global Campus and working with the Consortium of WMO Education and Training Collaborating Partners; (4) [BCT]Use the WMO Capacity Development Framework (WCDF) [Secretariat ref. approved 4.4(1)] as a guiding tool in identifying training needs and planning education and training programmes;
Resolution 37 (Cg-19) - Education and Training (2023)

Addressee

SG - Secretary-General of the World Meteorological Organization

Request

(1) Provide Secretariat with the necessary support for the activities related to the Consortium of WMO Education and Training Collaborating Partners; (2) Initiate a review of the existing process for designation and reconfirmation of WMO RTCs and related WMO Centres with the aim of enhancing the standards and efficiency of these institutions and support them in resource mobilization endeavours; (3) Render advisory services to WMO RTCs and Education and Training Collaborating Partners on training related matters concerning services on weather, water and climate, related environmental, related social sciences, and [Guyana] policy and development; (4) To consider, within the framework of building on the achievements of WMO Education and Training Programme (ETRP), especially under the Early Warnings for All Initiative and other strategic initiatives when necessary, and also under the aegis of WMO reform, inter alia focus on the following key activity-areas, namely: (a) Develop suitable and sustainable [BCT] [Guyana] programs and projects in support of the [Guyana] capacity of Members to develop appropriate early warning initiatives for saving lives and property, and promote [Guyana] socioeconomic benefits; (b) Enhancement of leadership and management skills of managers of NMHSs through development of learning resources, organization of Permanent Representative Familiarization visits, leadership and management training, and by ensuring collaboration at subregional and regional levels in these endeavours; (c) Develop suitable programmes and projects in support of the Members appropriate capacity development [Barbados] initiatives according to the WMO Strategic Plan, such as Global Greenhouse Gas Monitoring Infrastructure and the implementation of additional outputs associated with ongoing changes in the cryosphere and downstream impacts on water resources and sea level rise; (d) Survey the human resources capacity in NMHSs as well as assess the new and emerging education and training needs [Guyana]; (e) Further develop and implement, as needed, the [Guyana] WMO Competency frameworks and continuous development learning resources in support of NMHSs staff competencies to deliver service and work with partners to ensure effective application; (5) To further expand [Barbados] the current WMO fellowship system to include more Members from SIDS and LDCs in particular Members that are involved with the EW4ALL Initiative [Barbados]. (6) Put in place mechanisms that will better enable twinning between NMHS and RTCs of LDCs and SIDS, and with well advanced NMHS and RTCs, to build capacity in early warning practices and systems, and education and training exchange opportunities in order to promote and achieve sustainable outcomes in capacity and institutional development [BCT].
Resolution 37 (Cg-19) - Education and Training (2023)

Addressee

P/RAs - presidents of regional associations

Request

to evaluate the progress of the e-learning projects in order to set up an integrated capacity development system, adapted to the regional specifications.
Resolution 37 (Cg-19) - Education and Training (2023)

Addressee

SERCOM, INFCOM, RB, HCP

Request

(1) To guide and support the work of WMO on education and training in the development of human capacity on Early Warnings for All and other strategic initiatives such as Global Greenhouse Gas Monitoring Infrastructure and the implementation of additional outputs associated with ongoing changes in the cryosphere and downstream impacts on water resources and sea level rise, Impact-based Forecasts and other initiatives; (2) To support development and delivery of education and training activities by contributing to development of learning resources and by rendering the necessary expertise in delivering education and training events. (3) To work with the Capacity Development Panel to ensure that WMO education and training initiatives, and the connections between them, are well managed and that emerging needs are considered.
Resolution 37 (EC-76) - Regional Instrument Centres [RICs] (2023)

Addressee

Members

Request

Urges Members hosting RICs without accreditation according to ISO/IEC 17025 to do their utmost to achieve the accreditation, prior to the next regular Congress,

Session deadline

Cg-20
Resolution 37 (EC-76) - Regional Instrument Centres [RICs] (2023)

Addressee

RAs - regional associations

Request

Invites regional associations to conduct, in collaboration with INFCOM, a survey of WMO Members on their needs for RIC services, and on the utilization and satisfaction of the current offered RIC services, prior to the next ordinary Congress; Requests regional associations: (1) To take appropriate measures to ensure that their existing RICs are fully complaint with the Terms of Reference; (2) To reconfirm their RICs, taking into account the recommendations from INFCOM; Requests the regional associations, the respective Members and INFCOM to follow the RICs Process for all new nominations of RICs and for the assessment and periodic reconfirmation of existing RICs; [from Resolution 17 (EC-73)]

Session deadline

Cg-20
Resolution 37 (EC-76) - Regional Instrument Centres [RICs] (2023)

Addressee

INFCOM - Commission for Observation, Infrastructure and Information Systems

Request

Requests INFCOM: (1) To perform regular technical evaluation of RIC performances and assessment of RIC applications; (2) To arrange for audits of all non-accredited RICs, prior to the next ordinary Congress; (3) To explore synergies and possible harmonization of the different types of instrument-related centres, towards improved services to Members; Requests further INFCOM, in collaboration with the Commission for Weather, Climate, Water and Related Environmental Services and Applications (SERCOM) and the Research Board, to harmonize practices related to designation of WMO Global and Regional Centres, and for the publication of their Terms of Reference; Requests INFCOM, in collaboration with the regional associations, to further develop the RICs audit process to be in line with the standard and recommended practices and procedures described in the Technical Regulations (WMO-No. 49), Volume I. Further requests INFCOM, in collaboration with the Executive Council Capacity Development Panel, to further develop training material for the reinforcement of capacities of Members in instrument maintenance, including in the maintenance of automatic weather observing systems (AWOS), in line with the standard and recommended practices and procedures described in the Technical Regulations (WMO-No. 49), Volume I.

Session deadline

Cg-20
Resolution 38 (Cg-19) - Other Capacity Development Matters (2023)

Addressee

SG - Secretary-General of the World Meteorological Organization

Request

to: (1) Continue with the mobilization of required resources in support of Early Warnings for All Initiative; (2) Encourage regional and sub-regional cooperation, to achieve the outcomes needed for capacity development; (3) Promote collaboration between Voluntary Cooperation Programme partners in support of resource mobilization for NMHSs; (4) Promote mentoring through the engagement of volunteers in exchange programmes between NMHSs; (5) Promote policy-related actions that governments could consider for enhancing the socio-economic benefit of NMHSs to the populace; (6) Develop guidance material for assistance to interested stakeholders in matching research needs, appropriate regional, sub-regional, and national expertise, and funding opportunities; (7) Maintain an up-to-date overview of ongoing projects and programmes with the aim of enhancing collaboration between implementing partners; (8) Prioritize the implementation of tailored capacity development programs that address the specific needs of the Members with respect to their unique characteristics and capabilities, to build Members sustainable independency.
Resolution 38 (Cg-19) - Other Capacity Development Matters (2023)

Addressee

RAs, SERCOM, INFCOM, RB and HCP

Request

to: (1) Align their respective capacity development efforts with the WMO Capacity Development Strategy, with a view of ensuring an organization-wide coherency of approach to commensurate projects and activities; (2) Conduct a survey of available infrastructure for supporting service delivery from the perspective of their respective operational domains; (3) Identify what and how each of them can contribute to the research-to-operation continuum, including approaches to the promotion of capacity development and service capabilities at the regional level; (4) Promote resource mobilization initiatives in coordination with the Secretariat; (5) Provide the necessary technical support on the implementation of the Early Warnings for All Initiative.
Resolution 39 (Cg-19) - WMO Gender action plan for the nineteenth financial period  (2023)

Addressee

EC - Executive Council

Request

to: (1) Oversee the implementation of the Action Plan and the 2024–2027 priorities; (2) Review the WMO Gender Equality Policy adopted by Resolution 59 (Cg-17) and submit update, if needed, to Congress;
Resolution 39 (Cg-19) - WMO Gender action plan for the nineteenth financial period  (2023)

Addressee

RAs - regional associations

Request

to: (1) Include a gender focal point within the regional association’s working structure, and include within their ToRs the task to downscale the Action Plan to the regional and national levels by analysing its applicability and relevance, identifying regional needs and priorities, and coordinating regional implementation; (2) Raise Members’ awareness of gender equality issues and actions pertaining to National Meteorological and Hydrological Services (NMHSs) and strengthen their capacity for the implementation of the Action Plan; (3) Facilitate diverse and balanced expert networks, maintain dialogues, and promote communication through related activities such as regular meetings and discussions, building a community of practices in terms of gender and regional representation; (4) Report to the Executive Council and to Congress on progress; (5) Ensure the appointment of focal point for the coordination of gender activities at the regional level;
Resolution 39 (Cg-19) - WMO Gender action plan for the nineteenth financial period  (2023)

Addressee

INFCOM, SERCOM, RB

Request

and other relevant WMO bodies to: (1) Continue implementing the Action Plan within their areas of responsibility; (2) Keep the strong efforts on building and nurturing networks of women scientists and technical experts as well as invest in their capacity; (3) To share the results of these efforts with members through presentations or case studies; (4) Ensure regional and gender balance and inclusiveness in all structures and work plans as provided in their terms of reference; (5) Report to the Executive Council and to Congress on progress;
Resolution 39 (Cg-19) - WMO Gender action plan for the nineteenth financial period  (2023)

Addressee

SG - Secretary-General of the World Meteorological Organization

Request

to: (1) Continue leading the implementation of the Gender Action Plan, monitor progress and report to the Executive Council and to Congress; (2) Support constituent bodies and Members, as needed, and with appropriate guidance materials, in the implementation of the Action Plan and the 2024–2027 priorities identified; (3) Maintain statistics on the gender composition of all bodies and structures to inform policies and decision-making.
Resolution 40 (Cg-19) - Measures to Foster Inclusive, Transparent and Environmentally Sustainable Governance (2023)

Addressee

EC - Executive Council

Request

to revise the rules of procedure of the technical commissions, as suggested, to facilitate more balanced representation at the regional, gender as well as developmental level in leadership positions of the technical commissions and promote gender equality
Resolution 40 (Cg-19) - Measures to Foster Inclusive, Transparent and Environmentally Sustainable Governance (2023)

Addressee

TCs - Technical Commissions

Request

to adopt good practices, as per the guidance contained in document Cg-19/INF. 4.5(2a), to promote and facilitate a balanced representation and to promote gender equality in leadership roles and technical experts at the regional, gender as well as developmental level in their subsidiary bodies and activities;
Resolution 40 (Cg-19) - Measures to Foster Inclusive, Transparent and Environmentally Sustainable Governance (2023)

Addressee

EC - Executive Council

Request

to: (a) keep under review, and revise as necessary, the principles for the organization of physical and virtual sessions; and (b) continue overseeing the planning and allocation of resources for the organization of sessions of constituent bodies, additional bodies and subsidiary bodies in accordance with the General Regulations and the relevant rules of procedure;
Resolution 40 (Cg-19) - Measures to Foster Inclusive, Transparent and Environmentally Sustainable Governance (2023)

Addressee

SG - Secretary-General of the World Meteorological Organization

Request

to reflect the directives of the Executive Council as to the organization of sessions in the WMO Operating Plan.
Resolution 40 (Cg-19) - Measures to Foster Inclusive, Transparent and Environmentally Sustainable Governance (2023)

Addressee

EC - Executive Council

Request

(a) To identify its relevant subsidiary bodies dealing with governance, strategic planning, programme and budget matters in which Members could participate in line with conditions for attendance established in the Rules of Procedure for the Executive Council (WMO-No. 1256); (b) To develop procedures for the live streaming to the public of sessions of constituent bodies, ensuring alignment with the practice of United Nations system organizations; (c) To pilot live streaming from 2024; (d) To formulate, based on lessons learned, common principles and include them in the relevant rules of procedure;
Resolution 40 (Cg-19) - Measures to Foster Inclusive, Transparent and Environmentally Sustainable Governance (2023)

Addressee

P/SERCOM, P/INFCOM, C/RB,

Request

to ensure the availability of adequate conditions for the inclusion by virtual means of the experts nominated in the Expert Network in sessions and activities of their subsidiary bodies and technical/scientific events. Such practice is intended to facilitate broader engagement of Members' and institutional experts and representation of different levels of technical capacity and capacity development in the work of the commissions;
Resolution 40 (Cg-19) - Measures to Foster Inclusive, Transparent and Environmentally Sustainable Governance (2023)

Addressee

SG - Secretary-General of the World Meteorological Organization

Request

(a) To ensure Members are informed, through the WMO website, circular letters or physical and virtual briefings of: (i) the outcomes, including reports, of sessions of constituent bodies and additional bodies; (ii) proposals for amending the Technical, General, Financial and Staff Regulations for consideration of Congress; and (iii) related scheduled sessions, agendas and documentation; (b) To ensure the presidents/chairs of constituent and other bodies are informed of the activities and recommendations of other constituent bodies and relevant United Nations' and other international organizations;
Resolution 40 (EC-76) - Review of Regional Offices and Regional Structures (2023)

Addressee

Members

Request

Urges Members to continue supporting and playing an active role in the implementation of WMO Reform in their respective regions.

Session deadline

EC-78
Resolution 40 (EC-76) - Review of Regional Offices and Regional Structures (2023)

Addressee

P/RAs - presidents of regional associations

Request

Requests the presidents of the regional associations in consultation with Regional Hydrological Advisers to delineate, for each regional association, the respective responsibilities of each regional office to include the levels of support provided to the president and the Regional Hydrological Advisers. Requests further the presidents of the regional associations in consultation with the Regional Hydrological Advisors to identify with the respective regional offices key priorities for implementation, through appropriate plans with performance indicators, and key responsibilities of the regional offices in support of the presidents of the regional association, which should be periodically reviewed to ensure better accountability and monitoring of regional activities and strengthen coordination between the two entities;

Session deadline

EC-78
Resolution 40 (EC-76) - Review of Regional Offices and Regional Structures (2023)

Addressee

SG - Secretary-General of the World Meteorological Organization

Request

Requests the Secretary-General: (1) To provide necessary support to the EC Taskforce on the Comprehensive Review of the WMO Regional Concept and Approaches. (2) To assess as required, the staffing of the Regional and Representative Offices and review the staff profiles and grades including assessment of the financial impact to meet the needs for the functioning of the Regional and Representative Offices within available resources according to the maximum expenditure 2024-2027. (3) To establish a mechanism for the presidents of regional associations (PRAs) and the Regional Hydrological Advisers (RHAs) to have regular interaction with the Regional Offices to agree on priorities and monitor their implementation; (4) To implement modern management techniques such as an Enterprise Resource Planning System (ERP) across the WMO Secretariat to better integrate the planning, monitoring and evaluation of all activities and enable informed decisions on resource prioritization; (5) To assess and strengthen as required the resources provided to the Regional Offices for the specific purpose of enhancing their communication with the region, to support closer contact with Members and raise WMO’s regional visibility within available resources according to the maximum expenditure for 2024-2027 budget. Information materials for Permanent Representatives (PRs) and Hydrological Advisers (HAs), and a well-structured website targeted at Members and the region should be prioritized; (6) To carry out cost benefits analysis including financial feasibility for implementing a staff exchange programme among regional offices and between regional offices and the WMO headquarters and promote sharing a good practices among regional offices and to present outcomes for consideration at the Executive Council (EC-78). (7) To provide the needed support for the WMO regional offices to mobilize resources in the regions while enhancing the partnership.

Session deadline

EC-78
Resolution 41 (Cg-19) - Actions emanating from the evaluation of the WMO Governance Reform (2023)

Addressee

SAP - Scientific Advisory Panel

Request

to review its terms of reference and recommend amendments as needed to the Executive Council;
Resolution 41 (Cg-19) - Actions emanating from the evaluation of the WMO Governance Reform (2023)

Addressee

JCB - Joint WMO-IOC Collaborative Board

Request

to undertake a self-assessment, in line with Resolution 9 (Cg-18) - Joint World Meteorological Organization-Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission Collaborative Board, review its terms of reference and recommend amendments as needed to the Executive Council;
Resolution 41 (Cg-19) - Actions emanating from the evaluation of the WMO Governance Reform (2023)

Addressee

EC - Executive Council

Request

to oversee this process and adopt any amendments to the terms of reference of the Scientific Advisory Panel and the Joint WMO-IOC Collaborative Board;
Resolution 41 (Cg-19) - Actions emanating from the evaluation of the WMO Governance Reform (2023)

Addressee

SG - Secretary-General of the World Meteorological Organization

Request

to continue monitoring and reporting on indicators related to the effective and efficient functioning of the WMO governance.
Resolution 41 (Cg-19) - Actions emanating from the evaluation of the WMO Governance Reform (2023)

Addressee

EC - Executive Council

Request

(1) To continue overseeing the implementation of the full scope of recommended actions; (2) To commission an external evaluation of the effectiveness and efficiency of WMO bodies and structures to inform the decisions of the twentieth session of the World Meteorological Congress; (3) To review and make any recommendations on further improvements to methods of work and procedural processes needed to support the work of the constituent bodies;
Resolution 42 (Cg-19) - WMO technical commissions and additional bodies for the nineteenth financial period (2023)

Addressee

P/RAs, P/INFCOM, P/SERCOM, C/RB

Request

and the chairs of the other relevant bodies established by Cg and EC to contribute to review processes and provide recommendations through the appropriate mechanisms of the Executive Council;
Resolution 42 (Cg-19) - WMO technical commissions and additional bodies for the nineteenth financial period (2023)

Addressee

EC - Executive Council

Request

(a) To continue reviewing the respective authorities and coordinating the relations among the constituent bodies, the additional bodies and their subsidiaries bodies, as well as the Secretariat, with regard to existing processes and mechanisms related to the technical and scientific activities of the Organization, including the process for identifying experts to the constituent and subsidiary bodies, [USA] the identification and programmatic inclusion of Members’ needs and requirements; (b) To submit recommendations for the twentieth financial period to Congress based on the next Strategic Plan and an external evaluation of the effectiveness and efficiency of WMO bodies;
Resolution 42 (Cg-19) - WMO technical commissions and additional bodies for the nineteenth financial period (2023)

Addressee

SG - Secretary-General of the World Meteorological Organization

Request

(a) To incorporate the revised terms of reference of the technical commissions in the Rules of Procedure for Technical Commissions (WMO-No. 1240) and to inform all concerned; and (b) To continue providing assistance to the constituent bodies and the additional bodies of the Organization as provided for in the General Regulations and the respective rules of procedure.
Resolution 43 (EC-76) - Revised Travel Policy with regard to Audit and Oversight Committee [AOC] Members (2023)

Addressee

SG - Secretary-General of the World Meteorological Organization

Request

Requests the Secretary-General to align the WMO travel policy for staff members with the revised travel policy for non-staff members with respect to the transportation expenses, as provided for in section 4 in the annex, and present these to EC-77;

Session deadline

EC-77
Resolution 44 (Cg-19) - Amendments to the General and Technical Regulations (2023)

Addressee

EC - Executive Council

Request

to review the respective rules of procedure and to adjust them as needed, in line with the amended Regulations.
Resolution 44 (Cg-19) - Amendments to the General and Technical Regulations (2023)

Addressee

SG - Secretary-General of the World Meteorological Organization

Request

to publish the 2023 edition of the Basic Documents No. 1 (WMO-No. 15) and of the Technical Regulations, Volume I (WMO-No. 49) containing the approved amendments as well as make editorial changes in the Technical Regulations to update the names of technical commissions responsible for maintaining regulatory framework and to inform all concerned of this decision;
Resolution 47 (Cg-19) - WMO Mandatory Publications and Distribution Policy for the Nineteenth Financial Period (2023)

Addressee

SG - Secretary-General of the World Meteorological Organization

Request

to allocate the necessary funding for investments in new translation and publishing technologies, so as to produce more technical and general information publications in all WMO official languages, as requested by Members;
Resolution 48 (Cg-19) - Tentative programme of constituent body sessions for the nineteenth financial period (2023)

Addressee

P/RAs - presidents of regional associations

Request

to further examine and update the tentative programmes in consultation with their management groups, fully taking into account their regional needs and efficiency;
Resolution 48 (Cg-19) - Tentative programme of constituent body sessions for the nineteenth financial period (2023)

Addressee

EC - Executive Council

Request

to oversee the planning and allocation of resources for the organization of these sessions according to the principles outlined in document Cg-19/ INF. 4.5(2b) – Principles for the organization of face-to-face and virtual sessions.
Resolution 52 (Cg-19) - Secretary-General’s [SG] contract (2023)

Addressee

EC - Executive Council

Request

(a) To amend the Rules of Procedure for the Executive Council (WMO-No. 1256) with regard to the Executive Council Disciplinary Committee; (b) To establish the Disciplinary Committee; (c) To amend the terms of reference of the Audit and Oversight Committee concerning their advisory role to the President and the Disciplinary Committee.

Session deadline

EC 77
Resolution 55 (Cg-19) - Consideration of the report of the External Auditor  (2023)

Addressee

SG - Secretary-General of the World Meteorological Organization

Request

to continue providing support to the External Auditor and implement the recommendations of the External Auditor [USA] in a timely manner, while taking into account the relevant conclusions of the forty-third session of the FINAC.
Resolution 56 (Cg-19) - Consideration of the report of Audit and Oversight Committee [AOC] (2023)

Addressee

SG - Secretary-General of the World Meteorological Organization

Request

to continue providing support to the WMO Audit and Oversight Committee and to implement the recommendations of the Audit and Oversight Committee in a timely manner,
Resolution 56 (Cg-19) - Consideration of the report of Audit and Oversight Committee [AOC] (2023)

Addressee

AOC - Audit and Oversight Committee

Request

to undertake an independent performance evaluation every three years, in addition to regular self-assessments, and report on such evaluations to WMO’s Members, in line with Recommendation 6 of JIU/REP/2019/6 Audit and Oversight Committees.
Resolution 57 (Cg-19) - Consideration of the report of the Internal Oversight Office [IOO] (2023)

Addressee

SG - Secretary-General of the World Meteorological Organization

Request

(1) To continue to ensure that the IOO is adequately resourced and staffed to fulfil its mandate; and (2) To timely address all recommendations resulting from that engagement intended to address deficiencies in compliance with WMO’s procurement processes, as well as give due attention to addressing all outstanding high and medium priority IOO recommendations.
Resolution 58 (Cg-19) - Consideration of the report of the Joint Inspection Unit [JIU] (2023)

Addressee

SG - Secretary-General of the World Meteorological Organization

Request

(1) To amend the role and responsibilities of the Legal function accordingly; [USA] (2) To continue providing support to the work of the JIU and provide consideration to the recommendations of the Unit in accordance with the established procedures.
Resolution 59 (Cg-19) - Consideration of the report of oversight bodies  (2023)

Addressee

EC and Cg

Request

receive WMO’s oversight entity reports in the form of decision documents, instead of INF documents, with accompanying draft resolution texts, as appropriate, to facilitate clear and comprehensive guidance from WMO’s Members, beginning at the next possible opportunity.
Resolution 61 (Cg-19) - Review of election process for the Secretary-General [SG], President and Vice-Presidents and members of the Executive Council as well as the terms of appointment of the Deputy Secretary-General [DSG] and Assistant Secretary-General [ASG] (2023)

Addressee

EC - Executive Council

Request

to: (1) Undertake a comprehensive review of the procedures for selecting the Secretary-General, President [UK, Norway], Vice-Presidents and members of the Executive Council; (2) Propose amendments to Article 4 of the Staff Regulations to include specific terms of appointment for the Assistant Secretary-General and the Deputy Secretary-General.
Resolution 62 (Cg-19) - Review of previous resolutions of Congress (2023)

Addressee

INFCOM - Commission for Observation, Infrastructure and Information Systems

Request

to develop an expanded programme as an evolution of the World Weather Watch Programme, encompassing the infrastructure needs to cover the entire Earth system according to the Strategic Plan and submit it to the Executive Council at its seventy-eighth session;

Session deadline

EC 78
Resolution 62 (Cg-19) - Review of previous resolutions of Congress (2023)

Addressee

INFCOM, SERCOM, RB

Request

to develop and update the descriptions of the programmes to be maintained in light of the governance reform, the Strategic Plan and other intervening changes, and submit them to the Executive Council at its seventy-eighth session;

Session deadline

EC 78
Resolution 62 (Cg-19) - Review of previous resolutions of Congress (2023)

Addressee

EC - Executive Council

Request

to consider and adopt, on behalf of Congress, such updated programme descriptions, accompanied by a review and analysis of the programme-based approach in the activities of the Organization and recommendations to Congress as appropriate.

Session deadline

EC 78
Resolution 63 (Cg-19) - Date and place of next sessions of Congress (2023)

Addressee

EC - Executive Council

Request

to determine the precise date and place of the extraoridinary session of Congress in 2025 and the Cg-20 in 2027 and prepare their provisional agendas;
Resolution 63 (Cg-19) - Date and place of next sessions of Congress (2023)

Addressee

SG - Secretary-General of the World Meteorological Organization

Request

to provide arrangements for the sessions and notify Members thereof.