Training Workshop on Strategic and Implementation Planning for Sustainable Observations
(Europe/Zurich:
13–16 April 2026)
Past event
Pretoria, South Africa
The workshop will provide a platform for National Meteorological and Hydrological Services (NMHSs) and stakeholders to:
- Review key principles for developing National Observing Strategies and National WIGOS Implementation plans;
- Exchange experiences and best practices;
- Identify opportunities for innovative and sustainable observing solutions;
- Share views on applicability and impact of the available related guidance material (for example, WIGOS Guide) to be compliant with WMO technical regulations;
- Foster collaboration at the national, regional, and global levels;
- Enhance partnership and promote data and metadata acquisition and sharing;
- Review national operations and maintenance plans to ensure reliability and sustainability of observational systems.
All workshop materials are available in the Workshop Agenda.
Workshop Agenda
The workshop technical report will be available shortly.
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