World Meteorological Organization

1. Coordinate with relevant WMO bodies, the development of WMO Technical Regulations and guidance and other relevant documents on all aspects related to space weather. The following is the list of immediate steps:

(a) Support the access to operational space weather data with the Standing Committee on Earth Observing Systems and Monitoring Networks (SC-ON) by participation in

i. Integration of ground and space-based Space Weather instrumentation and observational capabilities into OSCAR and other WIGOS Tools;

ii. Identification of core and recommended Space Weather data as per the new WMO Unified Policy on the International Exchange of Earth System Data;

iii. Standardization and enhancement of Space Weather data exchange and delivery through the WMO Information System (WIS);

(b) Execution of the Rolling Review of Requirements, including the gap analysis for Space Weather data (observations and forecasts) and services.

(c) In close cooperation with the Expert Team on Radio Frequency Coordination, support the work regarding the Space Weather recognition and protection in the international radio regulation at ITU-R level by providing detailed information on systems and corresponding frequency bands being used in Space Weather monitoring.

(d) Investigate and propose a plan for the establishment of a new WIPPS activity regarding Space Weather Forecasting under the guidance from SC-WIPPS

(2) Work closely with the Services Commission (SERCOM) Standing Committee on Services for Aviation (SC-AVI) to support the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) in the operation and further enhancement of the space weather information service for international air navigation, including the development or refinement of space weather-related operational procedures and best practices amongst the ICAO-designated global and regional space weather providers

3. Liaise with relevant WMO Programmes, technical commissions and their subsidiary bodies as well as other international bodies as required to

(a) Develop guidelines for the provision and quality assurance of sustained Space-Weather data and operational services

(b) Provide guidance to WMO Members and partner organizations for their development of specification and emergency response activities for severe and high impact space weather events

(c) Provide guidance to Members on the establishment of operational space weather service delivery as relevant to ET-SWx, including development of best practices and operational procedures for Space Weather end-products and services following WMO Manuals, Guides and Guidelines

(d) Coordinate capacity-building, training and outreach activities towards WMO Members and their service providers together with partner organizations

4. Regularly review new developments and advances in Space Weather event monitoring and prediction, particularly with regard to severe and high impact Space Weather events in collaboration with WIPPS-DCs for Space Weather.

5. In collaboration with other international organizations and space weather initiatives identify a way forward to collect and make available information on severe and high impact Space Weather events.

6. In collaboration with other relevant WMO Standing Committees and with the assistance of the Secretariat prepare a new four-year plan for WMO activities related to Space Weather for 2027 – 2031.

7. Ensure coordination of the work of ET-SWx with other Standing Committees, Expert Teams and Study Groups of the Technical Commissions and with the Research Board;

8. Coordinate WMO Space Weather related activities with other relevant organizations as required.