World Meteorological Organization RA V/MG-5/Doc. 3.1(1) REGIONAL ASSOCIATION V Pacific) Management GROUP FIFTH SESSION Date: 6.IX.2010 Agenda item: 3.1 Citeko, Indonesia 20-22 September 2010 English only DRAFT RA V STRATEGIC OPERATING PLAN 2012-2015 The draft RA V Strategic Operating Plan (SOP) proposed for 2012-2015 is attached. _____________
Developing country Members providing disaster risk reduction products and services KO 2.2: National integrated management plans are developed Number of Members establishing management plans Number of regional hydrological forecasting systems established in transboundary basins Hydrology and Water Resources Programme KO 2.3: Drought warning systems are improved NMHSs and Regional Centres issuing drought early warnings Satisfaction in drought early warnings issued by NMHSs and Regional Centres Applications of Meteorology Programme World Climate Programme REGIONAL KEY OUTCOMES Primary Activities RKO # RKO Deliverable Members TC Prog TCC 2.1.1 Effective Tropical Cyclone Warning System Completion of Tropical Cyclone Operational Plan (TCOP) milestones Priority Area Members TCC (SWFDDP RSMT) 2.1.2 SWFDDP successful Successful execution of the Severe Weather Forecast and Disaster risk reduction Demonstration Project (SWFDDP) in the South-west Pacific Priority Area Members MMO Programme TCC (TT Storm Surge) 2.1.3 Storm surge warnings implemented Issuing storm surge warnings (as a component of the TCOP) Priority Area Members DRR Programme Regional Programme TCC ?? 2.1.4 MHEWS focus and collaboration in NMHSs Establishment of Disaster Risk Reduction units in NMHSs Links with national disaster organizations and other key stakeholders Involvement in national risk reduction planning and disaster management processes and activities Existence of emergency (fully robust) delivery systems of meteorological products for early warnings Participation in appropriate regional multi-hazard early warning systems (including the TCOP) Ability to respond to airborne hazards, in particular smoke from wildfires, volcanic emissions, chemical or biological spills, and nuclear accidents Effective tsunami warnings through strengthened relations with PTWC, IOC, JMA and JATWC
management in key socio-economic sectors KO 3.3: Hydrological information and products, including water resource assessments, are improved Number of Members having established a Quality Management Frameworks for Hydrology using current guidance materials for hydrology and water resource management Number of regional hydrological data bases developed in transboundary river basins Hydrology and Water Resources Programme KO 3.4: Drought information and prediction for risk management is improved NMHSs and Regional Centres issuing drought information and prediction Satisfaction in drought information and predictions issued by NMHSs and Regional Centres Applications of Meteorology Programme World Climate Programme REGIONAL KEY OUTCOMES Primary Activities RKO # RKO Deliverable Members WG-CLS 3.1.1 predictions improved Providing and enhancing monthly/seasonal climate prediction Priority Area Members WG-CLS 3.2.1 GFCS and RCCs implemented Regional component of GFCS implemented. Wider use of services provided by RCCs (Regional Climate Centre); support to the establishment of other planned RCCs Systematic increase of number and quality of products issued by RCC Members WCASP WG-CLS 3.2.2 Climate information services effectively provided Meeting the needs for climate information of user sectors such as health, tourism, energy and building Implementation of PaCIS Action Plan Members HWSP WG-HYS 3.3.1 Hydrological information improved Assessing water/precipitation availability, including use of climate scenarios Availability of national joint activities/programmes between hydrologists and meteorologists Members WG-CLS 3.4.1 Drought monitoring and warnings improved Monitoring and warning systems for drought Expected Result 4 (ER 4): Enhanced capabilities of Members to access, develop, implement and use integrated and interoperable surface-based and space-based systems for weather, climate and
KO 6.2: Infrastructure and operational facilities of NMHSs and Regional Centres are improved, particularly in developing and least developed countries Number of with improvement in infrastructure and operational facilities to address identified deficiencies Number of NMHSs with modernized capacities to develop and disseminate products to their customers World Weather Watch Programme, World Climate Programme Applications of Meteorology Programme Hydrology and Water Resources Programme Technical Cooperation Programme Disaster Risk Reduction Programme WMO Space Programme KO 6.3: Education and Training Development activities at national and regional levels are improved, especially in developing and least developed countries The number of RTCs providing education and training support for GFCS related activities The degree to Members are getting value for money from the WMO Fellowship Programme The degree to which the RTCs support the regional training demands in particular for students from developing and least developed countries Education and Training Programme (ETRP) Technical Cooperation Programme Least Developed Countries Programme KO 6.4: Capacities of NMHSs are enhanced through cooperation and partnerships with other national and regional organizations Development projects and activities funded through voluntary and extrabudgetary resources Technical Cooperation Programme Developed Countries Programme REGIONAL KEY OUTCOMES Primary Activities RKO # RKO Deliverable Members Regional Programme MG 6.1.1 Regional meteorological services sustainable Implementation of recommendations of SPREP review on regional meteorological services Sufficient resource made available to sustain operation of RSMC Nadi Members ETR Programme 6.3.1 Training programmes effective for all NMHSs Maintenance/implementation of a structured training plan including continuous education and refresher training for professional, technical and supporting staff Encouraging staff to take actions for professional certification in respect of WMO’s latest met personnel classification scheme
Ensuring of training for mid- and personnel on management skills, including nurturing partnerships with stakeholders Members ETR Programme Regional Programme 6.4.1 Training support provided from developed NMHSs Availability of expertise from developed NMHSs for training of staff to encourage self-sufficiency in equipment maintenance programmes Expected Result 7 (ER 7): New and strengthened partnerships and cooperation activities to improve NMHSs’ performance in delivering services and to increase the value of the contributions of WMO within the United Nations system, relevant international conventions and national strategies Key Outcomes Key Performance Indicators Contributing Programmes KO 7.1: WMO leadership and contribution in relevant UN system and other international partners’ initiatives and programmes is improved Reports of WMO and its programmes to international conventions, particularly the UNFCCC, and UNCBD, and enhanced interaction with their SBSTAs and COP processes UN and other international organizations reports quoting WMO and co-sponsored reports, assessments, bulletins and other authoritative outputs Active strategic partnerships with UN and other international organizations supporting priority activities World Weather Watch Programme World Climate Programme Hydrology and Water Resources Programme Executive Management Information and Public Affairs Programme Disaster Risk Reduction Programme Applications of Meteorology Programme Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change Hydrology and Water Resources Programme KO 7.2: Participation of NMHSs in relevant national and regional partnerships are enhanced Number of NMHSs having active partnerships at national and regional levels Financial support mobilized for development projects, e.g., from governments, donor partners and regional donors Regional Programme KO 7.3: Public, and stakeholders are increasingly aware of key WMO and NMHSs issues, activities and priorities Uptake of WMO reports, bulletins and other provisions; number of website visitors and ranking of WMO Website Percentage of target audiences indicating utilization of WMO Information and Public Affairs Programme
though enhanced communication materials and increased awareness NMHSs trained in communication REGIONAL KEY OUTCOMES Primary Activities RKO # RKO Deliverable Regional Programme 7.1.1 Collaborations with other agencies add value Effective interactions with other international agencies such as SPREP in the Pacific and ADPC and ASCMG in Southeast Asia WMO Secretariat 7.1.2 Involvement in GEOSS adds value Effective involvement in the planning and implementation of functions within GEOSS Regional Programme 7.2.1 Donor funding coordinated and effective Increase in funding support for regional programmes and activities ER 8: An effective and efficient Organization Key Outcomes Key Performance Indicators Contributing Programmes KO 8.1: Effective and efficient WMO Congress and Executive Council Member satisfaction with documentation for Cg, EC and its working groups Member satisfaction with supporting services for Cg and EC (interpretation, conferences services and facilities) Reduction in the cost of sessions Policy Making Organs (PMO) Programme Support Services (PSS) Linguistic Services and Publishing (LSP) Conferences, Contracts and Facilities Management (CCFM) KO 8.2: Effective and efficient WMO Secretariat Timely and cost effective completion of management objectives, and oversight recommendations for improved business effectiveness, e.g. from External Auditor and EC subsidiary bodies Unqualified audits and effective internal controls Cost-effective fulfillment of requirements for linguistic and publishing services Cost-effective fulfillment of requirements for support services including procurement, travel, building management and mailing Executive Management Overall Coordination KO 8.3: Effective and efficient constituent bodies (RAs and TCs) Member satisfaction with constituent body documentation Executive Management Programme Support Services