Weather and climate services in Europe and Central Asia
Subtitle: a regional review.
Contributors: World Bank.
Series: World Bank working paper -- no. 151
Publisher: World Bank
Published: 2008
Place of publication: Washington, D.C
Language: eng
Number of pages: 79
ISBN-13: 9780821375853
Subjects: Meteorological services -- Economic aspects -- Europe; Weather forecasting -- Europe
Description: "Worldwide, the accuracy and value of weather and climate services are rising, bringing great economic benefits. However, many national hydrometeorological services in Europe and Central Asia are in decline. As a result, these potential gains are often missed. Much more could be done to mitigate weather disasters, support the productivity of smallholding and commercial agriculture, conserve energy, and promote safe aviation and transport by road and rail. Although capacity deficiencies are serious, they could be remedied significantly by relatively modest - but sustained - investments."--Jacket.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 75-78).