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SAVE
LIVES
REDUCE DAMAGES
AND LOSSES
INCR
EASE PRO
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IVITY
Hydrological and meteorological (hydromet) information is useful for more than predicting weather on any given day. This information can save lives; reduce the impacts of hazards such as floods, storms and droughts; inform planning and decision-making; and improve the productivity of goods, services and businesses.
HYDROMET SERVICES IN THE CARIBBEAN
VALUE OF HYDROMET SERVICES
“I am a policy maker and the work that the hydrologist does directly affects the success of my job. At times, we take things for granted […] We need to understand that if we want our technical officers to give us the best possible service, then we must give them also the best possible tools […] to provide that service. We need to ensure that they [hydromet departments] are fully equipped; we need to also ensure that policies are put in place […] not only for the performance of their duties as it relates to national emergency management, but also for the development of the country.”
~ Errol Gentle, Chief Executive Officer, Ministry of Works, Belize
Within the Caribbean, as with the rest of the world, National Meteorological and Hydrological Services (NMHS) agencies play a pivotal role in providing governments, the population and key end-users with the information needed to produce these benefits. However, these NMHS agencies face challenges that impede their ability to provide essential information. These include:
• Low visibility and recognition by national authorities • Lack of financial resources for operations, maintenance and investments • Limited staff • Lack of qualified staff • Obsolete and defective instrumentation, communication networks and data management systems
CHALLENGES IN THE CARIBBEAN
DEVELOP RESILIENCE
US$465 million was lost each year, on average, in the Caribbean due to hydromet hazards (1996-2015)¹
Timely and adequate hydromet services can reduce the impacts of hydromet extreme events
$1:$4 $1 invested in hydromet service in Saint Lucia can result in around $4 in savings in the long run²
HYDROMET’SVALUE
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THE HYDROMET VALUE CHAIN
MONITORING& OBSERVATION
NMHS
Rainfall and river levels over several years
NMHS, Geology departments, Disaster Risk Management
(DRM) Agency
NMHS, Geology department, Disaster Risk Management
(DRM) Agency
NMHS, Geology department, Disaster Risk
Management Agency and others
MODELING& FORECASTING DISSEMINATION
PRODUCTS& SERVICES
INTERPRETATION& DECISION-MAKING
Flood, wind and landslide hazard maps
Statistical and spatial analyses of the data
Website, intranet, other communication channels within
the government etc.
a) Use of hazard and risk information for development and spatial planning;
Physical planningb) Use of hazard variables and parameters
for design and construction of infrastructureOther line Ministries: Education,
Health, DRM Agency, Public Works and Transport etc.
BENEFIT
WEATHER/ WATER/ CLIMATE
Lower damages & fewer interruptions due to
extreme hydromet events
MONITORING& OBSERVATION
NMHS
Development/movement of (thunder-) storm, real-time precipitation, river levels
NMHS, DRM agency, regional technical agencies e.g.
universities etc.
NMHS, DRM agency (national and local level) and other
agencies involved in emergency management
NMHSs, DRM agency, Media, ...
MODELING& FORECASTING DISSEMINATION
PRODUCTS& SERVICES
INTERPRETATION& DECISION-MAKING
Alerts based on emergency protocols & Forecasts
Forecast of rainfall and flood levels &
Monitoring of rainfall and river levels (interpretation via
thresholds)
Website, applications, text messages, sirens, etc.
a) Evacuation, movement of possessions, etc.Population & Communities
b) Opening of shelters, distribution of emergency goods etc.
DRM agencyc) Strategic placing of equipment for rescue/
cleaning up, etc.Ministry of Public Works
BENEFIT
WEATHER/ WATER/ CLIMATE
Lives saved &Damages reduced
VALUE CHAIN FOR FLOOD EARLY WARNING SYSTEMS
VALUE CHAIN FOR RESILIENT PHYSICAL PLANNING
In addition to the National Meteorological and Hydrological Services (NMHS) agencies, a number of actors including technical line ministries, media and key end users, are needed to ensure that users obtain the full benefits of efficient hydromet services. Further, once these actors are established, it is necessary to clearly define responsibilities, identify capacities required of each actor, and develop a collaborative environment conducive to continuous, seamless interaction. These actors, activities and interactions can be conceptually visualized through a value chain for various types of hydromet services.
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COMPREHENSIVE HYDROMET APPROACHIn a value chain, each link is essential to the overall outcome. Therefore, partial investments alone (e.g. in observation or better models) will not lead to the expected benefits. Instead, a comprehensive approach is required that:
• Strengthens all involved institutions including their interactions and collaboration along thevalue chain;
• Modernizes observation infrastructure and forecasting systems;• Enhances the service delivery system;• Possesses a clear, needs-based and user-oriented focus; and• Takes all actors, processes and interactions along the value chain into account in orderto achieve the expected benefits.
The World Bank’s Hydromet Program in the Caribbean has been supporting countries such as Dominica, Grenada, Haiti, Jamaica, Saint Lucia and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines with:
THE WORLD BANK’S CARIBBEAN HYDROMET ENGAGEMENT
INSTITUTIONALSTRENGTHENING
ENHANCEMENTOF THE SERVICEDELIVERY SYSTEM
MODERNIZATIONOF OBSERVATION
INFRASTRUCTURE AND FORECASTING
• Development of comprehensive strategiesincluding cost-benefit analyses for enhancing
hydromet services;• Technical assistance to strengthen priority
capacities such as budgeting for operations and maintenance; and
• Comprehensive investments in institutional strengthening, modernization of hydromet infrastructure and enhancement of
service delivery.
For further information on the principles and concepts for effective strengthening of hydromet services please consult the
E-Platform on Weather and Climate Services for Resilient Development: A Guide for Practitioners and Policy Makers³
¹²³ (https://olc.worldbank.org/content/e-platform-weather-and-climate-services-resilient-development-guide-practitioners-and-policy)
Financed byFor more information, contact:Melanie Kappes, [email protected] Charles, [email protected] Cox, [email protected]
