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WHYCOS. World Hydrological Cycle Observing System. WHYCOS - The goals. A WMO global framework programme aiming at: improving the basic observation activities and data management strengthening international cooperation and data exchange. Need for WHYCOS.
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WHYCOS World Hydrological Cycle Observing System WORLD HYDROLOGICAL CYCLE OBSERVING SYSTEM – WHYCOS WORLD METEOROLOGICAL ORGANIZATION – HYDROLOGY AND WATER RESOURCES PROGRAMME
WHYCOS - The goals • A WMO global framework programme aiming at: • improving the basic observation activities and data management • strengthening international cooperation and data exchange WORLD HYDROLOGICAL CYCLE OBSERVING SYSTEM – WHYCOS WORLD METEOROLOGICAL ORGANIZATION – HYDROLOGY AND WATER RESOURCES PROGRAMME
Need for WHYCOS • Scarcity or absence of data and information on freshwater resources • Obsolescence of observing networks • Insufficient data management capabilities • Institutional weakness of National Hydrological Services WORLD HYDROLOGICAL CYCLE OBSERVING SYSTEM – WHYCOS WORLD METEOROLOGICAL ORGANIZATION – HYDROLOGY AND WATER RESOURCES PROGRAMME
The challenge • Increased water demand • Reduction or deterioration of available resources • Floods and droughts • Impacts of climate change • Management of shared resources WORLD HYDROLOGICAL CYCLE OBSERVING SYSTEM – WHYCOS WORLD METEOROLOGICAL ORGANIZATION – HYDROLOGY AND WATER RESOURCES PROGRAMME
WHYCOS – The Concept • Building the capacity for water resources assessment at the national, river basin, regional and global levels • Promoting regional and international cooperation in the collection, transmission, processing and archiving of hydrological data and information WORLD HYDROLOGICAL CYCLE OBSERVING SYSTEM – WHYCOS WORLD METEOROLOGICAL ORGANIZATION – HYDROLOGY AND WATER RESOURCES PROGRAMME
WHYCOS – The Objectives • Strengthen technical and institutional capabilities of Hydrological Services • Promote and facilitate dissemination and use of water-related information • Establish a network of key national stations WORLD HYDROLOGICAL CYCLE OBSERVING SYSTEM – WHYCOS WORLD METEOROLOGICAL ORGANIZATION – HYDROLOGY AND WATER RESOURCES PROGRAMME
WHYCOS components WORLD HYDROLOGICAL CYCLE OBSERVING SYSTEM – WHYCOS WORLD METEOROLOGICAL ORGANIZATION – HYDROLOGY AND WATER RESOURCES PROGRAMME
HYCOS componentsthe requirements • Common drainage basin • Well-defined geographical and hydrological region • Independently implemented • Responsive to local needs and common interests • Launched when the countries concerned have expressed their interest and commitment to making it a success WORLD HYDROLOGICAL CYCLE OBSERVING SYSTEM – WHYCOS WORLD METEOROLOGICAL ORGANIZATION – HYDROLOGY AND WATER RESOURCES PROGRAMME
HYCOS componentsthe development • Project Initiation Stages • Stage A:Request stage • Stage B:Concept stage • Stage C:Project proposal stage • Project Implementation Stages • Stage D:Preparatory implementation stage • Stage E:Field implementation stage • Post Project Stage • Stage F:Project maintenance stage WORLD HYDROLOGICAL CYCLE OBSERVING SYSTEM – WHYCOS WORLD METEOROLOGICAL ORGANIZATION – HYDROLOGY AND WATER RESOURCES PROGRAMME
WHYCOS governance • External Coordination • WHYCOS International Advisory Group (WIAG) • Working under the WMO umbrella, it provides overall guidance, and ensures coordination among HYCOS components • Internal Coordination • WHYCOS Coordination Group (WCG) • Ensures coordination with other WMO Departments and Programmes WORLD HYDROLOGICAL CYCLE OBSERVING SYSTEM – WHYCOS WORLD METEOROLOGICAL ORGANIZATION – HYDROLOGY AND WATER RESOURCES PROGRAMME
WIAG - Membership The President of the WMO Commission for Hydrology (chairperson) Regional Hydrological Advisors One representative from each operational HYCOS One representative from each active investor/donor One representative of the Advisory Working Group of the WMO Commission for Hydrology Representatives of prospective investors/donors Representatives of prospective HYCOSs Representatives of other international programme, regional groupings, scientific and professional associations, Representatives of other WMO programmes. The Director, Hydrology & Water Resources Division of WMO, shall act as secretary to the WIAG. WORLD HYDROLOGICAL CYCLE OBSERVING SYSTEM – WHYCOS WORLD METEOROLOGICAL ORGANIZATION – HYDROLOGY AND WATER RESOURCES PROGRAMME
WIAG - Terms of Reference • Review and assess the status of WHYCOS Programme and its components and recommend adjustments if necessary • Discuss and recommend strategies for coordinated development of the various components • Consider and propose plans for increasing the visibility of the programme • Explore and propose way and means to sustain and expand the programme WORLD HYDROLOGICAL CYCLE OBSERVING SYSTEM – WHYCOS WORLD METEOROLOGICAL ORGANIZATION – HYDROLOGY AND WATER RESOURCES PROGRAMME
WCG - WHYCOS Coordination Group • Terms of Reference • Ensure coordination of the inputs of WMO Departments • Establish cost-recovery mechanisms • Ensure coherence with other WMO Programmes • Membership • Secretary- General, DSG, ASG, D/HWR, D/RCD, D/REM, D/WWW, D/ETR, D/WCP, D/GCOS • Task Teams • Established ad-hoc for each component to ensure day-by-day cooperation among the various Departments concerned WORLD HYDROLOGICAL CYCLE OBSERVING SYSTEM – WHYCOS WORLD METEOROLOGICAL ORGANIZATION – HYDROLOGY AND WATER RESOURCES PROGRAMME
WHYCOS - the achievements • Globally • Reinforcement of regional cooperation on water related activities • Enhancement of regional data exchange WORLD HYDROLOGICAL CYCLE OBSERVING SYSTEM – WHYCOS WORLD METEOROLOGICAL ORGANIZATION – HYDROLOGY AND WATER RESOURCES PROGRAMME
WHYCOS - the achievements • MED-HYCOS • 31 DCPs installed • Regional data bank (based on 94 stations) • Mediterranean hydrological information system (MHIS) on line • Training events • Follow-up (WOISYDES, BALWOIS) WORLD HYDROLOGICAL CYCLE OBSERVING SYSTEM – WHYCOS WORLD METEOROLOGICAL ORGANIZATION – HYDROLOGY AND WATER RESOURCES PROGRAMME
WHYCOS - the achievements • SADC-HYCOS phase I • 43 DCPs installed • Web site • Improvement of the data management capabilities • Enhancement of the potential for data exchange and dissemination • Regional training events WORLD HYDROLOGICAL CYCLE OBSERVING SYSTEM – WHYCOS WORLD METEOROLOGICAL ORGANIZATION – HYDROLOGY AND WATER RESOURCES PROGRAMME
WHYCOS - the achievements • AOC-HYCOS • Support to data collection activities • Consolidation of the Regional Hydrological Observatory of Western and Central Africa • Web site WORLD HYDROLOGICAL CYCLE OBSERVING SYSTEM – WHYCOS WORLD METEOROLOGICAL ORGANIZATION – HYDROLOGY AND WATER RESOURCES PROGRAMME
WHYCOS and data exchange • Countries are the owners of the data they generate • NHSs are responsible for their checking and validation • Agreement to share data and information within HYCOS project • Establishment of Hydrological Information Systems • Access to data using Internet and other data transmission technologies • Cooperation with international data centres and programmes (GRDC, GPCC) WORLD HYDROLOGICAL CYCLE OBSERVING SYSTEM – WHYCOS WORLD METEOROLOGICAL ORGANIZATION – HYDROLOGY AND WATER RESOURCES PROGRAMME
WHYCOS References • Res. 20 (Cg.XII) – World Hydrological Cycle Observing System • Res. 40 (Cg-XII) - WMO policy and practice for the exchange of meteorological and related data and products • Res. 25 (Cg-XIII) - Exchange of hydrological data and products • WHYCOS Guidelines - for development, implementation and governance (WMO N° 1282) • Web site: www.whycos.org WORLD HYDROLOGICAL CYCLE OBSERVING SYSTEM – WHYCOS WORLD METEOROLOGICAL ORGANIZATION – HYDROLOGY AND WATER RESOURCES PROGRAMME