Regional Association VI

The WMO Regional Office for Europe serves the needs of the 50 Member States, covering Europe, South Caucasus, and the Middle East. The geographical diversity of the region introduces a wide range of climatic and meteorological challenges that have consequential impacts on society and the environment.

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Subsidiary bodies

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Events

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WMO Region VI launches Youth Network to strengthen early-career engagement in earth system sciences
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HydroSOS RA VI Technical Session Highlights Strong National Engagement and Data Sharing Progress
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Continuous Knowledge Exchange for HydroSOS Implementation in RA VI: Case Studies and Examples
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RA VI Management Group Meeting - Highlights
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Launch: European State of the Climate Report 2025
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RA VI Hydrological Adviser Forum – Highlights
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The WMO RA VI Research to Operations eXchange Webinar Series – Multi-Risk Impact-Based Early Warning Systems
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RA VI Coordination Panel on Hydrology Meeting-Highlights
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Meeting of the RA VI Working Group on Services and Applications- Highlights
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Recent news

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28 May 2026

RA VI Advances HydroSOS Implementation with New Guidance and Technical Exchange
Infographic outlining HydroSOS implementation levels—global, regional, and national—with key focus areas, status, and outlook products, plus roles of executive and technical services.
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27 May 2026

HydroSOS Implementation in RA VI- Quick Reference Guide Now Available for Members
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23 April 2026

WMO RA VI Youth Voice Highlights Role of Partnerships in Inclusive Digital Transformation at UNECE Regional Forum for Europe and Central Asia
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21 April 2026

WMO RA VI Launches New Services & Applications Training and Resource Toolkit
Poster inviting participation in shaping RA VI research priorities, featuring scientific imagery, landscapes, and a message on driving future science and resilience.
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6 March 2026

Participate in Shaping RA VI Research Priorities for 2026–2027
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30 October 2025

New Coordinator Assumes Leadership of RA VI RCC Network
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20 January 2022

WMO Regional Association VI strengthens interregional and institutional cooperation with the Intergovernmental Council for Hydrometeorology of Commonwealth of Independent States
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Related publications

Amendment of the Rules of procedure for Regional Associations
European State of the Climate – Report 2024 (2025)
Rules of Procedure for Regional Associations
Regional Association VI Abridged Final Report 2024

Collaboration Hub
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Resources