World Meteorological Organization

Regional Association III has 13 members representing a wide diversity of territories and climatic zones. From the estuaries of La Plata and Amazon to the snow-capped peaks of the Andes, passing through extensive wetlands and Yungas, RA III presents opportunities and challenges in the areas of observation and monitoring of the weather, climate, water and environment. In order to respond to the needs of members in these areas, RA III has been structured into four Regional Committees, eight Expert Teams and seven Focal Points.

Message of the President of the WMO Regional Association III (RA III)

The acting President of RA III is Lic. Eduardo José MINGO VEGA (Paraguay). The Regional Hydrological Adviser is Dr Waldo Sven LAVADO CASIMIRO (Peru).

RA III Membership

The Regional Association has 13 Member States that fall within the scope of the WMO Regional Office for the Americas (RAM).The list of Members of WMO RA III can be found here.
Members Profile can be checked here by selecting the desired WMO Member on the top of the page.

Working Structure of RA III

Regional Analysis Dashboard

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RA III Involvement in WMO Technical Commissions & Research Board

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Regional Office for the Americas Contact Information

☏  Office: +595 21 203634

✉  E-mail:  MS-ram@wmo.int

  ◽ WMO Representative Office for North America, Central America, and the Caribbean: Ms-ncac@wmo.int

RA III Meetings & Events

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Upcoming Meetings & Events

Past Meetings & Events

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Resources

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Projects in the Region

La Plata Program

• WMO Hydrological Observing System (WHOS)
• WHOS on the WMO Community Platform
• WHOS-Plata Portal
• Hydrometeorological Forecasting and Early Warning System in La Plata Basin (PROHMSAT)
• PROHMSAT on the WMO Community Platform

CLIMANDES

• CLIMANDES (Servicios climáticos con énfasis en los Andes en apoyo a las decisiones)

ENANDES Project & ENANDES(+)

• ENANDES: Enhancing Adaptive Capacity of Andean Communities through Climate Services
• ENANDES+. Building Regional Adaptive capacity and resilience to climate variability and change in vulnerable sectors in the Andes

Flash Flood Guidance System with Global Coverage

• FFGS: Flash Flood Guidance System with Global Coverage
• Northwest South America Flash Flood Guidance System (NWSAFFGS)

HydroSOS

• The Global Hydrological Status and Outlook System (HydroSOS)
• HydroSOS on the WMO Community Platform

FAQs

◽ RA III - FAQs

Regional Offices

◽ Visit RO III web page here.