Cameroon
Permanent Representative
Mr Simplice TCHINDA TAZO
Hydrological Adviser
Dr Jean-Claude NTONGA
Regional Association
Region I: Africa
Regional Involvement
Region I: Africa
Responsible Ministry
Ministere des Transports
Date of WMO Membership
INFCOM
SERCOM
Expert Network
Expert Network
Regional Association I
Focal Points
Commission for Observation, Infrastructure and Information Systems (INFCOM)
Commission for Weather, Climate, Hydrological, Marine and Related Environmental Services and Applications (SERCOM)
NMHS Mandate & Structure
Observations, Data and Warnings
All Information
- Part 1 (NMS Mandate and Planning)
- Part 2 (NMS Capacity)
- Part 3 (Quality Management)
- Part 4 (Disaster Risk Reduction)
- Part 5 (Data and Observations)
- Part 6 (Services)
- Part 7 (Climate Services)
- Part 8 (Hydrology)
- Part 9 (Social Media)
1.14 Link to national drought policy
www.minepded.gov.cm
1.19 A consultative platform for the public sector, private sector, academia and civil society to foster regular cooperative dialogue
No
1.7 Title of primary legislative act determining NMS functions
Decret no. 2012/250 du 1er juin 2012, portant organisation du Ministere des Transports
1.8 Other regulatory framework applicable to NMS functions
1.9 Mandate for provision of climate services
Yes
1.10 Unit dedicated to climate-related activities nn
Yes
1.12 Other organizations (governmental, academic, private, commercial, etc.) providing climate services in the country
Observatoire national sur les changements climatiques
1.17 Formal agreements between public and private sector (Service Delivery)
Yes
1.3 Legal status of the NMS
Government or state owned, providing Public Weather Service (PWS) or other services to the state or to the public only (commercial activities not allowed)
1.15 Studies on socio-economic benefits undertaken in the last 10 years
No
1.2 Title of the institution with authority over the service:
Ministere des Transports - Cameroun
1.1 Title of the National Meteorological or Hydrometeorological Service (NMS)
Direction de la Meteorologie Nationale (Cameroon Meteorological Department)
1.18 Legislation provisions concerning private sector participation in the delivery of information and services along the value chain
The legislation allows private sector participation under certain conditions, such as licensing; NMHS has a well-defined role including a sole provider of warning services
2.1 Gender distribution of staff (Total Male)
34
34
2.1 Gender distribution of staff (Total)
153
2.2 Number of staff by professional category - Climatologists/Climate Services (Male)
1
2.2 Number of staff by professional category - Climatologists/Climate Services (Female)
0
2.2 Number of staff by professional category - Climatologists/Climate Services
1
2.2 Number of staff by professional category - Researchers (Male)
1
2.2 Number of staff by professional category - Researchers (Female)
0
2.2 Number of staff by professional category - Researchers
1
2.2 Number of staff by professional category - Support Staff (Male)
13
2.2 Number of staff by professional category - Support Staff (Female)
16
2.2 Number of staff by professional category - Support Staff
29
2.2 Number of staff by professional category - Other (Male)
7
2.2 Number of staff by professional category - Other (Female)
8
2.2 Number of staff by professional category - Other
15
2.14 Total annual budget
623 868 000 Franc CFA
2.15 Main sources of funding
Government;
2.16 Percentage of budget coming from non-government budget
0
2.17 Budget trend in the recent 3-5 years
Steadily decreasing
2.18 Sources of funding for improving the hydrometeorological infrastructure, etc.
National agencies;Rien pour l'instant
2.19 Development/strategic plan in place in NMS, covering the next 3-5 years
Yes
2.2 Number of staff by professional category - Management (Female)
0
2.2 Number of staff by professional category - Management (Male)
1
2.2 Number of staff by professional category - Meteorologists
6
2.2 Number of staff by professional category - Meteorological Technicians (Male)
79
2.2 Number of staff by professional category - Meteorological Technicians (Female)
0
2.2 Number of staff by professional category - Meteorological Technicians
0
2.6 Staffing trend in recent 3-5 years
Steadily increasing
2.23 Communications capacity and outreach
2.2 Number of staff by professional category - Meteorologists (Male)
5
2.2 Number of staff by professional category - Meteorologists (Female)
1
2.2 Number of staff by professional category - Hydrologists (Male)
2.2 Number of staff by professional category - Hydrologists (Female)
2.2 Number of staff by professional category - Hydrologists
2.2 Number of staff by professional category - Hydrological Technicians (Male)
2.2 Number of staff by professional category - Hydrological Technicians (Female)
2.2 Number of staff by professional category - Hydrological Technicians
2.5 Number of staff due to retire in next 5 years (Climate)
0
2.5 Number of staff due to retire in next 5 years (hydrological Technician)
2.5 Number of staff due to retire in next 5 years (Hydrologists)
2.5 Number of staff due to retire in next 5 years (Management)
0
2.5 Number of staff due to retire in next 5 years (Meteorological Technician)
0
2.5 Number of staff due to retire in next 5 years (Meteorologists)
0
2.5 Number of staff due to retire in next 5 years (Other)
0
2.5 Number of staff due to retire in next 5 years (Researcher)
0
2.5 Number of staff due to retire in next 5 years (support staff)
0
3.7 NMS has ensured that personnel engaged in service provision have successfully completed the Basic Instruction Package for Meteorologists (BIP-M)
Yes, in part
3.8 Percentage of aeronautical meteorological forecasters possessing a qualification in conformity with BIP-M
Between 75% and 99%
3.9 Timeline for BIP-M completion by aeronautical meteorological forecasters
3.1 Implementation of QMS for international air navigation
Yes, in part
3.6 Training and assessment of personnel on WMO competency assessment frameworks - WMO Information System - When to be in place
3.6 Training and assessment of personnel on WMO competency assessment frameworks - WMO Information System - Implementation status
No
3.6 Training and assessment of personnel on WMO competency assessment frameworks - WMO Information System - Assessment Frequency
3.6 Training and assessment of personnel on WMO competency assessment frameworks - Operational Forecasting (PWS) - When to be in place
3.6 Training and assessment of personnel on WMO competency assessment frameworks - Operational Forecasting (PWS) - Implementation status
No
3.6 Training and assessment of personnel on WMO competency assessment frameworks - Operational Forecasting (PWS) - Assessment Frequency
3.6 Training and assessment of personnel on WMO competency assessment frameworks - Weather Broadcasters and Communicators (PWS) - When to be in place
3.6 Training and assessment of personnel on WMO competency assessment frameworks - Weather Broadcasters and Communicators (PWS) - Implementation status
No
3.6 Training and assessment of personnel on WMO competency assessment frameworks - Weather Broadcasters and Communicators (PWS) - Assessment Frequency
3.6 Training and assessment of personnel on WMO competency assessment frameworks - User Requirements (PWS) - When to be in place
3.6 Training and assessment of personnel on WMO competency assessment frameworks - User Requirements (PWS) - Assessment Frequency
3.6 Training and assessment of personnel on WMO competency assessment frameworks - User Requirements (PWS) - Implementation status
No
3.6 Training and assessment of personnel on WMO competency assessment frameworks - Satellite Skills and Knowledge - When to be in place
3.6 Training and assessment of personnel on WMO competency assessment frameworks - Network Management (OBS) - Assessment Frequency
3.6 Training and assessment of personnel on WMO competency assessment frameworks - Meteorological Observations (OBS) - When to be in place
3.6 Training and assessment of personnel on WMO competency assessment frameworks - Meteorological Observations (OBS) - Implementation status
No
3.6 Training and assessment of personnel on WMO competency assessment frameworks - Meteorological Observations (OBS) - Assessment Frequency
3.6 Training and assessment of personnel on WMO competency assessment frameworks - Satellite Skills and Knowledge - Assessment Frequency
3.6 Training and assessment of personnel on WMO competency assessment frameworks - Satellite Skills and Knowledge - Implementation status
No
3.6 Training and assessment of personnel on WMO competency assessment frameworks - Network Management (OBS) - When to be in place
3.6 Training and assessment of personnel on WMO competency assessment frameworks - Network Management (OBS) - Implementation status
No
3.6 Training and assessment of personnel on WMO competency assessment frameworks - Instrumentation (OBS) - When to be in place
3.6 Training and assessment of personnel on WMO competency assessment frameworks - Instrumentation (OBS) - Implementation status
No
3.6 Training and assessment of personnel on WMO competency assessment frameworks - DRR (PWS) - Implementation status
No
3.6 Training and assessment of personnel on WMO competency assessment frameworks - DRR (PWS) - Assessment Frequency
3.6 Training and assessment of personnel on WMO competency assessment frameworks - Climate Services - When to be in place
3.6 Training and assessment of personnel on WMO competency assessment frameworks - Climate Services - Implementation status
No
3.6 Training and assessment of personnel on WMO competency assessment frameworks - Climate Services - Assessment Frequency
3.6 Training and assessment of personnel on WMO competency assessment frameworks - Calibration (OBS) - When to be in place
3.6 Training and assessment of personnel on WMO competency assessment frameworks - Calibration (OBS) - Assessment Frequency
3.6 Training and assessment of personnel on WMO competency assessment frameworks - Aeronautical Meteorological Observer - When to be in place
3.6 Training and assessment of personnel on WMO competency assessment frameworks - Aeronautical Meteorological Observer - Implementation status
3.6 Training and assessment of personnel on WMO competency assessment frameworks - Aeronautical Meteorological Observer - Assessment Frequency
3.6 Training and assessment of personnel on WMO competency assessment frameworks - Aeronautical Meteorological Forecasters - When to be in place
3.6 Training and assessment of personnel on WMO competency assessment frameworks - Aeronautical Meteorological Forecasters - Implementation status
No
3.6 Training and assessment of personnel on WMO competency assessment frameworks - Aeronautical Meteorological Forecasters - Assessment Frequency
3.5 Timeline for implementation of QMS for early warning services
3 years or more
3.6 Training and assessment of personnel on WMO competency assessment frameworks - Marine Weather Forecasters - When to be in place
3.6 Training and assessment of personnel on WMO competency assessment frameworks - Marine Weather Forecasters - Implementation status
No
3.6 Training and assessment of personnel on WMO competency assessment frameworks - Marine Weather Forecasters - Assessment Frequency
3.6 Training and assessment of personnel on WMO competency assessment frameworks - Instrumentation (OBS) - Assessment Frequency
3.6 Training and assessment of personnel on WMO competency assessment frameworks - Education and Training Providers - When to be in place
3.6 Training and assessment of personnel on WMO competency assessment frameworks - Education and Training Providers - Implementation status
No
3.6 Training and assessment of personnel on WMO competency assessment frameworks - Education and Training Providers - Assessment Frequency
3.6 Training and assessment of personnel on WMO competency assessment frameworks - DRR (PWS) - When to be in place
3.3 Timeline for full implementation of QMS for international air navigation?
3.2 Type of QMS for international air navigation implemented
3.4 Implementation of QMS for early warning services
No
3.6 Training and assessment of personnel on WMO competency assessment frameworks - Calibration (OBS) - Implementation status
4.8 Percentage of local governments in the country having a plan to act on early warnings
30%
4.7 Number of people per 100,000 covered by early warning information through local governments or through national dissemination mechanisms in your country
4.5 Monitoring and forecasting systems in place for multiple hazards occurring simultaneously or cumulatively over time
Yes
4.4 Multi-Hazard Early Warning System (MHEWS) in place in the country
Yes
4.3 NMS membership in national committee or platform coordinating DRR activities
Yes
4.2 National committee or platform composed of ministries, agencies and other stakeholders in place at the national ro sub-national levels, which coordinates Disaster Risk Reduction activities
Yes
4.1 NMS warnings delivered using Common Alerting Protocol (CAP) format
No
4.10 NMS contribution and/or engagement in these risk assessments
Yes
4.11 Hazard, exposure and vulnerabilty information used in country as an input into emergency planning and the development of warning messages
Yes
4.12 Performance of MHEWS evaluated in the country
Yes
4.13 Feedback and lessons learned translated into improvements of the MHEWS
Yes
4.14 NMS engaged in performance reviews of the national MHEWS/DRR platform
Yes
4.9 Accessible, understandable, usable and relevant disaster risk information and assessment available to people at the national and local levels_x000D_
Yes
4.6 MHEWS warning of potential cascading impacts_x000D_
No
5.6 A National WIGOS Implementation Plan adopted/approved
No
5.5 A national process in place for acting on quality problem information received from the WIGOS Data Quality Monitoring System
No
5.4 Number of staff trained in OSCAR/Surface
0
5.3 A national WIGOS partnership agreement in place for integration and open-sharing of observations from NMS and non-NMS sources
No
5.2 A national WIGOS governance mechanism in place
No
5.1 Country/territory covered by a Regional WIGOS Centre (RWC)
Yes
5.11 Communication systems used to access data and products
WIS dedicated networks (World Weeather Watch GTS);GTS via Internet;Internet (other than GTS links);
5.12 Country participation in WMO Voluntary Observing Ship (VOS) scheme for the collection and transmission of meteorological observations at sea
No
5.13 Number of marine meteorological and oceanographic observing stations operated in the country (Institutional partners - non-NMS)
0
5.13 Number of marine meteorological and oceanographic observing stations operated in the country (NMS)
0
5.13 Number of marine meteorological and oceanographic observing stations operated in the country (Private partners)
0
5.14 Marine meteorological and oceanographic observing data shared and exchanged with WMO
Not applicable
5.15 Collaborative agreements or partnerships in the country concerning integrated marine meteorological and oceanographic observations
Yes
6.9 Preparation and dissemination of marine forecasts or warning services by NMS as a Preparation Service of the Worldwide Met-Ocean Information and Warning Service (WWMIWS) within the framework of the Global Marine Distress and Safety System (GMDSS)
No
6.8 NMS use of a Flash Flood Guidance System for issuing flash flood warnings
No
6.6 Production of decadal forecasts
6.5 Technical requirements necessary to enable NMS to produce/provide impact-based forecast and warning services
6.4 Impact-based forecast and warning services produced/provided by NMS
Yes
6.3 Communication channels used to disseminate products and services
6.1 Services provided by NMS
Public Weather Services;Flash Flood Warnings;Cyclones;Aviation Services;Ice analysis and forecasting services ;
6.11 Forecasts and warnings received by NMS from the marine MetArea Issuing Service under GMDSS
6.15 NMS use of cooperative mechanisms, such as mentoring and sharing of expertise, in order to support Members in need to resolve existing deficiencies in the provision of marine meteorological services
Yes
7.1 NMHS participation in identification of climate-sensitive national development priorities in:
Nationally determined contribution (NDC) to the Paris agreement;National Adaptation Plan (NAP);
7.2 NMHS participation in capacity assessment of key stakeholders (including NMHSs and NHSs) by:
Identifying key stakeholders for improving climate-related outcomes in priority sectors (UIPs focused on GFCS priorities: health, agriculture and food security, WRM , energy, DRM);Identifying key climatic factors of socio-economic significance at the national levels, establishing baseline knowledge based on capacity assessments and co-defining with stakeholders climate information needs for sectoral decision-making at national level;Identifying feasible climate services for meeting priority needs and capacity needs/requirements for their development and delivery;
7.3 NMHS participation in the implementation of national plans/frameworks (e.g. NAPs or national action plans) by:
Verifying status of and consulting/supporting development and/or implementation of NAP and other plans listed in 7.1 above reflecting priority needs;
7.4 NMHS has undertaken resources reviews of relevant ongoing and planned partner projects by:
7.5 NMHS participates in national planning, coordination, information sharing and monitoring structures by:
Yes
7.6 User communities/sectors to which NMS provides climate products/information and estimated importance of users in various sectors for the NMS (Agriculture )
Agriculture - : CS provided for;3;Agriculture - data services;Agriculture - climate predictions;
7.6 User communities/sectors to which NMS provides climate products/information and estimated importance of users in various sectors for the NMS (Aviation)
7.6 User communities/sectors to which NMS provides climate products/information and estimated importance of users in various sectors for the NMS (Building )
Building - : CS provided for;2;Building - data services;
7.6 User communities/sectors to which NMS provides climate products/information and estimated importance of users in various sectors for the NMS (Commercial )
7.6 User communities/sectors to which NMS provides climate products/information and estimated importance of users in various sectors for the NMS (Emergency planning and response )
Emergency planning and response - : CS provided for;4;Emergency planning and response - data services;Emergency planning and response - climate monitoring ;Emergency planning and response - climate analysis and diagnostics;Emergency planning and response - climate predictions;
7.6 User communities/sectors to which NMS provides climate products/information and estimated importance of users in various sectors for the NMS (Energy industry )
Energy industry - : CS provided for;4;Energy industry - data services;Energy industry - climate monitoring ;Energy industry - climate analysis and diagnostics;Energy industry - climate predictions;
7.6 User communities/sectors to which NMS provides climate products/information and estimated importance of users in various sectors for the NMS (Environmental protection )
Environmental protection - : CS provided for;1;
7.6 User communities/sectors to which NMS provides climate products/information and estimated importance of users in various sectors for the NMS (Finance and insurance )
7.6 User communities/sectors to which NMS provides climate products/information and estimated importance of users in various sectors for the NMS (Fisheries )
7.6 User communities/sectors to which NMS provides climate products/information and estimated importance of users in various sectors for the NMS (Forestry )
Forestry - : CS provided for;1;
7.6 User communities/sectors to which NMS provides climate products/information and estimated importance of users in various sectors for the NMS (Government)
Government - : CS provided for;3;Government - climate monitoring ;Government - climate analysis and diagnostics;Government - climate predictions;Government - tailored products;
7.6 User communities/sectors to which NMS provides climate products/information and estimated importance of users in various sectors for the NMS (Human health )
Human health - : CS provided for;4;Human health - data services;Human health - climate monitoring ;Human health - climate analysis and diagnostics;Human health - climate predictions;
7.6 User communities/sectors to which NMS provides climate products/information and estimated importance of users in various sectors for the NMS (Local authorities)
Local authorities - : CS provided for;3;Local authorities - data services;Local authorities - climate monitoring ;
7.6 User communities/sectors to which NMS provides climate products/information and estimated importance of users in various sectors for the NMS (Maritime transport )
Maritime transport - : CS provided for;2;
7.6 User communities/sectors to which NMS provides climate products/information and estimated importance of users in various sectors for the NMS (Recreation, sport)
7.6 User communities/sectors to which NMS provides climate products/information and estimated importance of users in various sectors for the NMS (Scientific )
Scientific - : CS provided for;2;Scientific - data services;Scientific - climate monitoring ;Scientific - climate analysis and diagnostics;Scientific - climate predictions;
7.6 User communities/sectors to which NMS provides climate products/information and estimated importance of users in various sectors for the NMS (Tourism (incl. coastal zone))
7.6 User communities/sectors to which NMS provides climate products/information and estimated importance of users in various sectors for the NMS (Transport )
Transport - : CS provided for;3;Transport - data services;Transport - climate monitoring ;Transport - climate analysis and diagnostics;Transport - climate predictions;
7.6 User communities/sectors to which NMS provides climate products/information and estimated importance of users in various sectors for the NMS (Water resources)
8.12 Number of NHS staff (Management) - Total
5
8.16 Staffing trend in recent 3-5 years (Administrative support)
No significant year-to-year change
8.16 Staffing trend in recent 3-5 years (Higher Education university level)
Steadily increasing
8.16 Staffing trend in recent 3-5 years (Observers)
No significant year-to-year change
8.16 Staffing trend in recent 3-5 years (Other staff)
No significant year-to-year change
8.16 Staffing trend in recent 3-5 years (Specify other staff)
8.16 Staffing trend in recent 3-5 years (Technicians)
Steadily increasing
8.12 Number of NHS staff (Climatologists/Climate Services) - Female
0
8.12 Number of NHS staff (Climatologists/Climate Services) - Male
0
8.12 Number of NHS staff (Climatologists/Climate Services) - Total
0
8.12 Number of NHS staff (Hydrological Technicians) - Female
0
8.12 Number of NHS staff (Hydrological Technicians) - Male
5
8.12 Number of NHS staff (Hydrological Technicians) - Total
6
8.12 Number of NHS staff (Hydrologists) - Female
13
8.12 Number of NHS staff (Hydrologists) - Male
18
8.12 Number of NHS staff (Hydrologists) - Total
31
8.12 Number of NHS staff (Management) - Female
3
8.12 Number of NHS staff (Management) - Male
2
8.12 Number of NHS staff (Other) - Female
8.12 Number of NHS staff (Other) - Male
8.12 Number of NHS staff (Other) - Total
8.12 Number of NHS staff (Researchers) - Female
13
8.12 Number of NHS staff (Researchers) - Male
18
8.12 Number of NHS staff (Researchers) - Total
31
8.12 Number of NHS staff (Support Staff) - Female
3
8.12 Number of NHS staff (Support Staff) - Male
2
8.12 Number of NHS staff (Support Staff) - Total
5
8.33 Use of flood hazard, exposure and vulnerability information in the country to carry-out risk assessments at the national, provincial and local levels
8.11 Gender distribution of NHS staff (Male)
25
8.11 Gender distribution of NHS staff (Total)
41
8.13 Number of NHS staff with university degree
36
8.19 Total annual budget of the NHS
54 460 000 F CFA (budget 2019)
8.20 Main sources of funding
Government;
8.21 Percentage of budget coming from non-government budget
5
8.22 Trend of the government component of the budget during the recent 3-5 years
Steadily decreasing
8.23 Sources of funding for improving the hydrological infrastructure, etc.
Projects funded by international agencies;Projects funded by transboundary commissions;Commercial activities;
8.24 Quality Management System (QMS) for hydrology in use in the country
Yes
8.25 Status of QMS implementation
QMS implemented for the whole NHS
8.26 NHS in the process of establishing a QMS
8.27 NHS planning to establlish a QMS in the near future
8.29 Impact-based forecast and warning services produced/provided by NHS staff
No
8.30 Flash flood warnings issued by NMS
No
8.31 Flash Flood Guidance System used for issuing flash flood warnings
8.32 Access to quantitative subseasonal or seasonal hydrological forecasts by sectoral users in the country
No
8.34 Relationships maintained by NHS with users of information products to understand their needs and level of satisfaction with the services provided
Yes
8.17 Fellowships requested by NHS under the WMO Fellowships Programme in 2016-2017
No
8.9 Flood management plan(s) established or under development
Yes
8.8 NHS areas of responsibility
Hydrological observations - stage and discharge;Hydrological observations - groundwater;Hydrological observations - water quality;Hydrological observations - climatological;Water Resources Assessment;Hydrological Forecasting (droughts, floods, streamflow) and Warnings ;Disaster risk prevention and mitigation (not including forecasting);Research ;
8.7 Title of the primary legislative act determining the NHS mandate
Arrete no. 151/CAB/PM du Premier Ministre
8.6 Legislative act regulating hydrology (or hydrometeorology, or similar) in the country
Decree
8.5 Name(s) of the main institution(s) responsible for operational hydrology
Centre des Recherches Hydrologiques (CRH)
8.4 Legal status of the NHS
Government agency with commercial activities
8.3 Title of the institution with the authority over the service
Centre des Recherches Hyrologiques (CRH)
8.2 Exact title of NHS
Centre des Recherches Hydrologiques (CRH)
8.1 National Hydrological Service (NHS) combined with the National Meteorological Service in a single entity
No
8.10 NHS membership in a national committee or platform coordinating disaster risk reduction activities
Yes
8.11 Gender distribution of NHS staff (Female)
16
8.14 Number of staff by age category (<20 )
0
8.14 Number of staff by age category (>50)
3
8.14 Number of staff by age category (20-30)
19
8.14 Number of staff by age category (30-40)
4
8.14 Number of staff by age category (40-50)
15
8.15 Number of staff due to retire in next 5 years (Climatologist/Climate Services)
8.15 Number of staff due to retire in next 5 years (hydrological Technician)
0
8.15 Number of staff due to retire in next 5 years (Hydrologists)
0
8.15 Number of staff due to retire in next 5 years (Management)
1
8.15 Number of staff due to retire in next 5 years (Other)
0
8.15 Number of staff due to retire in next 5 years (Researcher)
0
8.15 Number of staff due to retire in next 5 years (support staff)
1
9.1 Social media and web contacts - Facebook
non
9.2 Accronym of NMHS
DMN
9.1 Social media and web contacts - Website
non
9.1 Social media and web contacts - Twitter
9.1 Social media and web contacts - Instagram
CENTRES
Centres
| Name | Centre type | Centre function | Principal GISC | Secundary GISC | CBS Endorsement | Technical Commission | Manual on WIS status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NMC (Douala) | NC | National Meteorological Centre | GISC Casablanca | Approved by Cg/EC | Equals Manual on WIS |