Dr I. Zahumensky, WIGOS-PO

1. WIGOS Implementation & (WIP)RA I Sub-Regional  Workshops for WIGOS and WIS for West / North AfricaNov 2013  Dr I. Zahumensky, WIGOS-PO

2. Outline What is WIGOS & Why WIGOS WIGOS Framework & Implementation: WIP WIGOS Key Areas Regional level National level What is needed Planning the Project Conclusions WMO

3. What is WIGOS? An over-arching framework for the coordination and evolution of WMO observing systems and the contributions of WMO to co-sponsored observing systems; A WMO priority & a key contribution to GFCS It is about doing more & better with what we have now to enable more efficient and effective service delivery; It is about changing the way we plan, operate and deliver observations to meet user needs.

4. Why WIGOS? Shortcomings of the current situation: Obs. networks/systems not sustainable and stable, Design and planning not coordinated, Obs. standards not respected (lack of compliance), DBs not integrated (inconsistent, not compatible) including those of metadata, Considerable deficiencies in QMS (maintenance, …),  Lack of qualified staff; Through coordinateddata sharingand networks/systemsdevelopment, Members will be better equipped to address existing deficiencies and to meet future challenges

5. WIGOS Framework At its simplest, the WIGOS framework is about: Documenting and implementing standard and recommended practices and procedures in making and sharing observations; Collaboration &Cooperation & Coordinationfor efficiency and effectiveness; for a successful business …“Alone you can go faster, but together we can go further”; Integration and interoperability in all senses, Timely delivering observations that meet user needs in a way they can use them; Empowering NMHSs

6. WIGOS Implementation • The WIGOS framework shall be implemented to enable the integration, interoperability, optimized evolution and best-practice operation for • WMO observing systems, and • WMO’s contribution to co-sponsored systems. • WIGOS will use and exploit the WMO Information System (WIS) to allow continuous and reliable access to observational data and products, and associated metadata.

7. WIGOS Framework Implementation Plan (WIP) CONTENTS Introduction and Background Key Activity Areas for WIGOS Implementation Project Management Implementation Resources Risk Assessment / Management Outlook Annexes KEY ACTIVITY AREAS Management of WIGOS implementation Collaboration with WMO co-sponsored observing systems & international partners Design, planning and optimized evolution Observing System operation and maintenance Quality Management Standardization, system interoperability and data compatibility The WIGOS Operational Information Resource Data and metadata management, delivery and archival Capacity development Communications and outreach

8. WIGOS Key areas Management of WIGOS Implementation / operation Collaboration with co-sponsors and partners To oversee, guide and coordinate WIGOS Data discovery, delivery & archival Design, planning and optimised evolution To ensure supply of and access to WIGOS observations To plan, implement and evolve WIGOS component systems Observing system operation & maintenance Quality Management To facilitate and support the operation of WIGOS Capacity Development Communications and outreach Operational Information Resource Standardization, interoperability & compatibility

9. Implementation Steps - Regional Level Identifymajor issuesof the Region (& its Sub-regions): observational challenges, critical gaps and solutions against the identified services priorities of the Region/Sub-regions; Indicatethe best/appropriate working approachfor the Region / Sub-region taking advantage of on-going/planned initiatives, activities, groupings, projects (synergy of them) to address requirements, needs, priorities & associated challenges, respecting specifics of each Subregion; Proposepotential solutions against the identified services priorities of the Region/Sub-regions;

10. Implementation Steps - Regional Level Develop R-WIP: Identify implementation activities for WIGOS Key Activity Areas; Align R-WIP with major regional / subregional & national activities and harmonized aid-funded on-going national/bilateral/subregional projects; Align R-WIP-I with all WMO Priorities (GFCS-IP, CB/CD, DRR), and GCOS-IP, EGOS-IP; Propose bilateral or multilateral Sub-regional projects, or inter-regional projects (e.g. between RA I & VI / RA I & II); Align with existing funding and look for funding opportunities; Identify appropriate mechanism for implementation of agreed tasks and projects. Identify Resources and potential Donors

11. What does WIGOS mean at a National level? N-WIGOS must be aligned withnationalneeds/priorities(strategic and operational): NMS Strategy & Plan drive N-WIP N-WIP has to take such a Strategy & Plan into account and built on it N-WIP must beconsistent with: WIP and R-WIP (Key Activity Areas), GCOS-IP, EGOS-IP, GFCS-IP;

12. What does WIGOS mean at a National level? Demonstrating national leadershipin observations: Best practices, Plan & design; Sustainability, maintenance & operation; Integration and interoperability; Compliance with WMO TR (WMO-No. 49) - standard and recommended practices and procedures; Culture change and change management; Supported by collaboration at Regional/Sub-regional level WIGOS benefits will only be delivered through commitment at a national level

13. National leadership through WIGOS WIGOS and WIS provide means & opportunities: To enhance national observing networks for benefit of all users To enhance sharing and accessibility of observations To reinforce central role of NMHS through partnerships & a network of networks To strengthen national mandate and authority Strong national coordination & cooperation will assist in building strong regional coordination & cooperation

14. What is needed Cooperation & Collaboration & Partnership regional organizations / sub-regional groupings overseeing the observing systems/networks, specifically cooperation among meteorological, hydrological and marine/oceanographic institutions/services where they are separated at the national level. Working together (C&C&P): crucial for building of a sustainable Regional/Subregional IOS to provide observations critical for meeting service delivery user requirements.

15. What is needed Communications and Outreach to gain: Acceptance/understanding of the WIGOS concept by allstakeholders; Support of Members’ PRs and national governments (the stronger, the better): Commitment & engagement & support to WIGOS & its implementation at a national level (ownership): fundamentally important; Donation from funding agencies (e.g. World Bank, EU, subregional economic groupings);

16. Planning the Project RRR Process

17. Planning the Project

18. Planning the Project Quick wins: Gap analysis of current observing networks Categorization of the gap analysis findings Specification of activities to solve problems under 2 and implement them … Longer term: Regional - subregional (Design solutions to common national problems): R-WIP: plan and do National: Plan and do (using shared solutions)

19. In conclusion… WIGOS: will not fix all problems of current national/regional observing systems/networks; will lay down the framework – to allow Members to start addressing the current problems in a: systematic, coordinated, sustainable, efficient & effective way.

20. Thank you for your attention www.wmo.int/wigos