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World Meteorological Organization Working together in weather, climate and water

World Meteorological Organization Working together in weather, climate and water. WMO OMM. Mobile Weather Alert Community weather information via mobile technology Uganda Pilot Tom Butcher and Mary Power Working Group on Nowcasting Research Wednseday 09 February 2011. WMO; RMO DRA.

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World Meteorological Organization Working together in weather, climate and water

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  1. World Meteorological OrganizationWorking together in weather, climate and water WMO OMM Mobile Weather Alert Community weather information via mobile technology Uganda Pilot Tom Butcher and Mary Power Working Group on Nowcasting Research Wednseday 09 February 2011 WMO; RMO DRA www.wmo.int

  2. Outline • Project overview • Project Structure: • Integrated observations • Severe weather forecasting • Communicating weather info • Stakeholder engagement • Socio-economic benefits • Key Outcomes • Benefits • Next steps • Summary and Questions 2 Mobile Weather Alert: Community weather information via mobile technology

  3. Project Overview Objective: Utilise mobile phone technology to develop a sustainable warning service that reduces the vulnerability of communities in the Lake Victoria Region to weather hazards. Mobile Weather Alert: Community weather information via mobile technology

  4. MINISTRY OF WATER, LANDS AND ENVIRONMENT, DEPARTMENT OF METEOROLOGY, P.O. BOX 7025, KAMPALA UGANDA Project Overview Project Partners: Mobile Weather Alert: Community weather information via mobile technology

  5. (1) Integrated Observations (2) Severe Weather Forecasting (3) Communication via mobile phone (4) Stakeholder Engagement (5) Socio-economic benefits analysis Project Structure Mobile Weather Alert: Community weather information via mobile technology

  6. (1) Integrated Observations (2) Severe Weather Forecasting (3) Communication via mobile phone (4) Stakeholder Engagement (5) Socio-economic benefits analysis Key Outcomes • All operational Automatic Weather Stations (AWSs) in Uganda integrated into Observation Data Management Systems located at National Forecast Centre in Entebbe. • Quality of data collected by AWSs located at mobile phone mast sites is evaluated through a systematic and scientific (peer reviewed) data trial. • Observations of Lake Victoria surface temperature integrated onto WMO GTS and data available for weather forecast models. • Possibility of further AWSs installed at suitable locations selected and managed by NMHS. Mobile Weather Alert: Community weather information via mobile technology

  7. (1) Integrated Observations (2) Severe Weather Forecasting (3) Communication via mobile phone (4) Stakeholder Engagement (5) Socio-economic benefits analysis Key Outcomes • Drawing upon Severe Weather Forecasting Demonstration Project and other initiatives, clearly defined processes for the delivery of pilot warnings and forecasts established and implemented. Mobile Weather Alert: Community weather information via mobile technology

  8. (1) Integrated Observations (2) Severe Weather Forecasting (3) Communication via mobile phone (4) Stakeholder Engagement (5) Socio-economic benefits analysis Key Outcomes • Accurate, timely and reliable weather forecasts and warnings are routinely disseminated to pilot communities of fishermen, in Uganda, for the duration of the trial. • Seasonal and other weather information provided via Uganda Department of Meteorology website and disseminated via mobile WEB, or WAP, for the duration of the pilot for the chosen agricultural communities. Mobile Weather Alert: Community weather information via mobile technology

  9. (1) Integrated Observations (2) Severe Weather Forecasting (3) Communication via mobile phone (4) Stakeholder Engagement (5) Socio-economic benefits analysis Key Outcomes • Active and relevant community relationships established with the pilot communities of: • Fishermen on Lake Victoria • Farmers in Lake Victoria region • Project management process established to enable successful project implementation and evaluation. Mobile Weather Alert: Community weather information via mobile technology

  10. (1) Integrated Observations (2) Severe Weather Forecasting (3) Communication via mobile phone (4) Stakeholder Engagement (5) Socio-economic benefits analysis Key Outcomes • Verification study completed on the accuracy of available forecast products and the impact of the warnings. (This will be conducted in synergy with SWFDP for East Africa). • Benefits analysis completed and case studies published. • Business model developed for the wider roll-out of programme across Sub-Saharan Africa (and beyond) is agreed and communicated Mobile Weather Alert: Community weather information via mobile technology

  11. Benefits The benefits of the proposed project over the next 6-12 months are as follows: • Reduction in the frequency of deaths on Lake Victoria. • Improved capacity amongst pilot communities to respond to warnings of severe weather. • Increased capacity to deliver effective warnings. • Business model for wide-scale rollout. • Sustainable increase in observations. Through realisation of the benefits above, the project will contribute towards poverty reduction and achievement of the Millennium Development Goals. Mobile Weather Alert: Community weather information via mobile technology

  12. Next Steps • Funding approval for pilot – imminent (some aspects also covered through World Bank Project). • Technical development will be completed by Feb 2011. • UK Met Office procured 2-AWSs through UK VCP to support trial. • Currently working on stakeholder engagement • Pilot to fishermen will run from Feb-Apr 2011. Mobile Weather Alert: Community weather information via mobile technology

  13. Summary • Focus on disseminating forecasts and warnings via mobile technology. • AWSs installed under WIFA will be integrated into UDoM operations. • Any new observations installed to strategically improve NMHS operations. • Benefits evaluation and development of “Business Model” for wider rollout is a key outcome of the pilot. 2 Mobile Weather Alert: Community weather information via mobile technology

  14. WMO Donor Projects in Lake Victoria Region

  15. WMO Donor Projects in Lake Victoria Region

  16. WMO Donor Projects in Lake Victoria Region

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