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EXECUTIVE COUNCILSeventy-Third Session14 to 25 June 2021, Virtual Session

EC-73/INF. 8

Submitted by:Secretary-General

14.VI.2021

STATUS OF PREVIOUS RESOLUTIONS AND DECISIONS OF THE EXECUTIVE COUNCIL AND RESOLUTIONS OF CONGRESS

1. Resolutions of the seventy-second session of the Executive CouncilLine no. Responsibl

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Title A. Actions taken based on the instructions (please provide evidence of concrete actions taken, including e.g. hyperlinks to published documents etc.)

B. The instructions have been fulfilled/completed and the resolution can be suppressed(please indicate “Suppress” only when this condition is satisfied)

C. Planned actions to fulfil/complete the instructions of the resolution or reasons for keeping it in force(only when not answering column B. Use colours as follows: Red - off track (why), Yellow - ongoing with some delays / constrains (why) and Green - on track as planned (not yet due date)

1. MS 1 (EC-72) Effective coordination between regional associations, technical commissions and the Research Board

See EC-73/INF. 2.3 for decisions taken by RA I-18, RA II-17, RA III-18, RA IV-18, RA VI-18.

Keep in force, actions ongoing.

2. MS 2 (EC-72) Activities and working mechanisms of the regional associations

See EC-73/INF. 2.3 for decisions taken by RA I-18, RA II-17, RA III-18, RA IV-18, RA VI-18.


3. S/HWR 3 (EC-72) WMO Flood Forecasting Initiative Advisory Group (WMO FFI-AG)

The terms of reference of the FFI-AG remain in force until further amendment.

4. S/MAR 4 (EC-72) Strengthening marine services

Keep in force. Actions ongoing with support to IMO-WMO Symposium, Marine Services Course and strengthened relations with partners IMO and IHO. Supported by SC-MMO.

5. S/AVI 5 (EC-72) Amendments to the Technical Regulations (WMO-No. 49), Volume II – Meteorological Service for International Air Navigation

2020 update to WMO-No. 49, Volume II was published in all official languages.

Suppress

6. S/CS 6 (EC-72) Trial phase of the New BUFR Keep in force,

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international exchange of daily climate data

sequence in development.

actions ongoing.

7. S/CS 7 (EC-72) Upgraded recognition mechanism for long-term climate observing stations

See EC-73/Doc 4.1(3).

Suppress

8. I/ON 8 (EC-72) Collaboration with IATA on the development of the AMDAR Programme (WICAP)

Governing Board ToR have been signed by WMO & IATA; the board has been established and held an inaugural meeting; WICAP Data Policy has been reviewed by INFCOM and will be submitted to EC-73; SC-ON/JET-ABO has established CG-WICAP.

Keep in force until the Data Policy & Board membership is approved by EC or Cg.

9. I/ON 9 (EC-72) Postponement of the Thirteenth International Pyrheliometer Intercomparison

Due to take place Sep-Oct 2021.

10. MS/ETR 10 (EC-72) WMO Regional Training Centres (reconfirmation) 33

The WMO RTCs in Egypt, Madagascar, Philippines, Qatar, South Africa, and Uzbekistan have been informed with the reconfirmation of their status as WMO RTCs.

The Centres continue to function as valid WMO Regional Training Centres.

11. CSG/PPE 11 (EC-72) Guidelines for public-private engagement (edition 2020)

WMO-No. 1258 Suppress PAC will keep the high-level policy and the Guidelines under review and monitor their impact on relevant policies and practices of Members.

12. CSG/POLEX 12 (EC-72) Rules of Procedure for the non-Constituent Bodies established by Cg-18 and EC-71

The Rules of Procedure for SAP, CCP, HCP, PHORS and CDP have been published together with those of the Executive Council

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as WMO-No. 1256.The Rules of Procedure for the Research Board are under publication.

amendments as necessary.

The Rules of Procedure for the Joint WMO-IOC Collaborative Board are recommended by TCC for EC-73 adoption without debate through Draft Decision 4 (EC-73).

The Rules of Procedure for the Research Board and the Joint WMO-IOC Collaborative Board will be published once adopted by EC-73 based on the endorsement by TCC and PAC.

14. CSG/POLEX 13 (EC-72) Rules of procedure for the Executive Council

The amended Rules of Procedure for the Executive Council have been published in 2021 as WMO-No. 1256.

The rules of procedure remain in force until further amendment.The Policy Advisory Committee is requested to keep these Rules of Procedure under review and submit updates as necessary, including provisions that may be needed for conduct of remote sessions of the Council and other provisions for addressing relevant Joint Inspection Unit (JIU) recommendations based on the outcomes of examination and in accordance with the UN Common System standards.

15. GS/FIN 14 (EC-72) Financial statements of the World Meteorological Organization for the year 2019

All requested matters in Resolution 14 are being addressed by EC-73 reports and the Quarterly Financial Reporting has been issued for

Suppress


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Q4 2020 and Q1 2021.

16. GS/FIN 15 (EC-72) Considerations related to the after-service health insurance (ASHI) liability

Comparative Analysis has been prepared as requested and is provided in Document EC-73/Inf. 6.3.

Suppress

17. GS/HR 16 (EC-72) Amendments to Staff Regulations

Implemented. Suppress

18. CSG/POLEX 17 (EC-72) Terms of reference and membership of the Audit and Oversight Committee

The Audit and Oversight Committee has held two meetings (2020 and 2021) and operate in accordance with the amended terms of reference.

The terms of reference remain in force until further amendment.

19. CSG/POLEX 18 (EC-72) Review of previous resolutions and decisions of the Executive Council

Draft Resolution 8/1 (EC-73), superseding Resolution 18 (EC-72), is being submitted to EC-73 for adoption.

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2. Other resolutions of the Executive Council

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Subject A. Actions taken based on the instructions (please provide evidence of concrete actions taken, including e.g. hyperlinks to published documents etc.)


C. Planned actions to fulfil/complete the instructions of the resolution or reasons for keeping it in force(only when not answering column B. Use colours as follows: Red – off track (why), Yellow - ongoing with some delays / constrains (why) and Green - on track as planned (not yet due date)

20. CSG 2 (EC-IV) Consultative status of nongovernmental international organizations

The provisions are being utilized for the extension of invitations to NGOs to be represented by an observer without voting rights at sessions of WMO constituent bodies and other purposes.

The provisions remain valid.

21. CSG/SC 6 (EC-XII) Annual World Meteorological Day

The provisions are being utilized for the yearly organization of World Meteorological Day.


22. I/ONM 13 (EC-XXXIV)

Development and comparison of radiometers


23. GS/HR 21 (EC-XXXV)

WMO staff pension committee


24. SI 6 (EC-XXXVI)

International collection and publication of radiation data

The resolution is the basis for the World Radiation Data Centre, which still functions as one of the GAW Data Centres.

25. IPCC 4 (EC-XL) Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change

The provisions of this resolution remain valid and should be kept in force. This is a Resolution from 1988 and is about factors for consideration in the sovereign selection by the Member state governments as to the choice of any given IPCC Panel member's nominated representative to the IPCC.

26. S/CS(CCA)

15 (EC-XLIV)

Framework Convention on Climate Change

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the UNFCCC Convention. Even though references to many bodies like UNCED are outdated the whole concept and criteria is still valid].

27. MS 13 (EC-XLV) The African Centre of Meteorological Applications for Development (ACMAD)

The resolution remains valid. To be reviewed and implementation assessed.

28. CSG + I 12 (EC-XLVIII)

Implementation of Resolution 40 (Cg-XII) — WMO policy and practice for the exchange of meteorological and related data and products including guidelines on relationships in commercial meteorological activities

See Draft Recommendation 3.4(1)/1 (EC-73) - WMO Unified Policy for the International Exchange of Earth System Data (‘Resolution 42’).

Keep in force until Resolution 42 approval.

29. I 9 (EC-LVI) Global Earth Observation System of Systems

Suppress. Action refers to a now outdated 10-year plan.

30. CSG/MERP + GS/FIN

18 (EC-LVI) Governance mechanism under results-based budgeting

Results-based budget remains in force and the general governance structure remains applicable. Continuous improvements to the process are being made.


31. W + S/HWR

5 (EC-LVII) Participation of WMO in the International Flood Initiative

The provisions remain valid. IFI continues to be part of the UNESCO-IHP workplan and WMO contributes to it.

32. I 15 (EC-LVIII)

Global Earth Observation System of Systems

Suppress. Action refers to a now outdated 10-year plan.

33. I/ESM 16 (EC-LIX) Observations from ships and aircraft operations in the Antarctic

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data sparse Antarctic region. Work in progress.

34. I/ONM 17 (EC-LIX) Further development of the Global Observing System in the Antarctic

The provisions remain valid but Congress subsequently adopted Resolution 41 (Cg-17) (no longer in force) then Resolution 49 (Cg-18) still in force, which considers most of provisions of Resolution 17 (EC-LIX).

Suppress

35. SI 19 (EC-LIX) Maintenance of, and support to, the International Programme for Antarctic Buoys of the World Climate Research Programme and the Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research

This continues to be co-sponsored by WCRP (CliC) and SCAR.


36. CSG 26 (EC-LIX) Terms of appointment of the External Auditor

Decides that an External Auditor can serve any number of terms, but no more than two consecutively.


37. S/CS/ACS

6 (EC-LX) Establishment of a National Agro-meteorological Station Network

This guidance has been sent to all members and it used for WMO project development.

The provision remains valid and is an ongoing activity. But it will be reviewed by the SC-AGR to determine whether it needs updating.

38. S/CS/RCP

4 (EC-LXI) Establishment of Regional Climate Centres

RCC implementation process adheres to this resolution. Currently nine RCCs and three RCC networks are designated as WMO RCC, and three RCC networks are in demonstration phase. The "Guidelines for Establishment and Designation of WMO Regional Climate Centres" is being finalized by the SC CLI/SERCOM.

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39. I 8 (EC-LXI) Procedures to be followed in proposing common WMO/ISO Technical Standards


40. GS/HR 14 (EC-LXI) Increasing the charges on payroll costs for the funding of the reserves for (a) recruitment and termination benefits and (b) after-service health insurance benefits

Implemented Suppress

41. S/CS/CMP

14 (EC-64) Submission of World Weather Records on an annual basis

Guidance on WWR collection was implemented, data collection on WWR is ongoing: https://community.wmo.int/world-weather-records-wwr.

Suppress

42. I 15 (EC-64) Global Climate Observing System

GCOS continues to report to UNFCCC. The upcoming GCOS Status Report will inform on the progress and implementation of actions identified in the 2016 Implementation Plan; GCOS continues to monitor the global observing system for climate and to ensure that the needs of the Parties for systematic observations are met, and is planning to publish a Status Report in 2021 and a new Implementation Plan in 2022.

The provision remains valid and is an ongoing activity.

43. SI 16 (EC-64) Sub-seasonal to Seasonal Prediction Project

Updates on progress and publications: www.s2sprediction.net

The project ends in 2023. It is working on pilot projects to demonstrate the value of real time sub-seasonal data for predictions.

44. SI 17 (EC-64) Polar Prediction Project

Updates on progress and publications: www.polarprediction.net

The project is now working on its consolidation phase and planning a Summit in 2022.

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45. MS 18 (EC-64) WMO Capacity Development Strategy

WMO published the WMO Capacity Development Strategy and Implementation Plan (WMO-No. 1133). The EC-72 requested revision of the WMO Capacity Development Strategy with Decision 12.

Capacity Development Strategy is being revised by the EC Capacity Development Panel.

46. MS 20 (EC-64) WMO Programme Support Cost Policy


47. IOO 23 (EC-64) Policy on Disclosure of Internal Audit Reports


48. GS/LCC/LSP

24 (EC-64) Guidelines on the planning and production of WMO publications

Guidelines have been reflected in Standing Instructions (Chapter 3) and in WMO Documentation Guidelines, produced in 2020, for ease of reference of WMO staff.

The Guidelines remain valid.

49. I/SSU 12 (EC-65) Regional requirements for Satellite Data Access and Exchange

Process implemented. Satellite Data requirements are collected through from the regional associations like RAIDEG and RA—II/IV SDR. Activities are also supported by CGMS and its members for the associated regions.

Suppress

50. I/SSU 10 (EC-66) Schedule of Consultative Meetings on High-level Policy on Satellite Matters

Process implemented. Consultative Meetings held in 2016 and 2018. Meeting for 2020 (CM-15) postponed due to COVID and restructuring of the Secretariat. Planning meeting for 15th CM with ASG, D/I and Dr Mohr scheduled 7 June 2021. CM tentative timing 4th quarter 2021. Satellite matters also

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discussed as required at constituent body sessions, like INFCOM I.

51. SI 13 (EC-66) Sand and Dust Storm Warning Advisory and Assessment System

The system is being implemented on the basis of this resolution. It has both research and operation elements though so far it exists only with extra-budgetary resources. SDS-WAS Bulletin is regularly produced.

52. MS/ETR 18 (EC-66) Status of Bet Dagan, Israel as a WMO Regional Training Centre

The WMO RTC Israel has been informed with the reconfirmation of its status as WMO RTC.

The Centre continues to function as valid WMO Regional Training Centre.

53. CSG/MERP

22 (EC-66) Implementation of Risk Management

Risk and control matrices maintained at 3 levels: processes, programmatic and organizational. A chapter of the WMO Standing Instructions and an interactive dashboard developed. Risk appetite framework and Risk Appetite Statement drafted.


54. S/CS(CCA)

1 (EC-68) WMO Support to the Paris Agreement

The provisions remain valid. [This is an ongoing activity and is getting stronger through Climate Science Basis for Action initiative.]

55. S/CS(CCA)

5 (EC-68) Competencies for provision of climate services

The provisions remain valid. [This is a standard setting decision for human resources development and ETR activities. The Resolution is part of the Tech. Reg. 49 (Vol. I) and WMO-No. 1209.].

56. W 6 (EC-68) Global Hydrometry GHSF (HydroHub) project office and

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Support Facility Advisory Council established. Funds secured from SDC.

negotiated. Advisory Council composition will be reviewed by INFCOM in coordination with HCP.Should be replaced by a new resolution once Second Phase starts.

57. I 12 (EC-68) Fast-track procedures for amendments to Manuals and Guides managed by the Commission for Basic Systems


58. I/ONM 6 (EC-69) Establishment and designation of the WMO Global Data Centre for Aircraft-based Observations

An agreement with USA/NOAA has not yet been implemented due to the WMO CB reorganization; This will be undertaken under the INFCOM within its second session.

Keep in force pending decision of INFCOM regarding the GDC role under the new structure.

59. W 11 (EC-69) Data representations for hydrological information

Changes in Manual of Codes vol I.3 and Guide to Hydrological Practices vol. I implemented.

Suppress

60. I/ESM +SI

15 (EC-69) International exchange of snow data

Changes to Manual on Codes under way.

Keep in force. Action ongoing.

61. I/ESP 17 (EC-69) Seamless Data-processing and Forecasting System

Recommendation 2 (CAS-17) – Seamless Prediction Systems.WMC Workshop was organized in 2019.S/GDPFS is identified in Strategic Object 2.3.

Keep in force.Plan to develop - the S/GDPFS Roadmap including detailed implementation plan, - the guidelines on high-resolution NWP regarding the capacity development of DA.

62. S 19 (EC-69) WMO quality policy statement

Keep in force. Action ongoing.

63. S/CS(CCA)

2 (EC-70) WMO integrated approach to high-level climate science-related policy processes

The provisions remain valid, except the SG’s report to Cg-18. The work with GCF is not yet concluded.








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64. S/CS/ACS + SI

3 (EC-70) Integrated health services

This is being used as reference for the SG-HEA and interactions with air quality community.

The provision remains valid and is an ongoing activity. But it will be reviewed by the SG-HEA to determine whether it needs updating.

65. S/MAR 11 (EC-70) Marine and coastal services support for WMO Members

Keep in force. Action ongoing - Members participating in surveys, competency framework and National Marine Service Focal Points. Supported by SC-MMO.

66. S/MAR 13 (EC-70) Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission/WMO/Permanent Commission for the South Pacific collaboration on the investigations of El Niño

Suppress

67. I 17 (EC-70) Implementation Plan of WMO Hydrological Observing System Phase II

Keep in force. Actions ongoing. Operational plan under discussion in INFCOM. Web portal established.

68. I/WIS 23 (EC-70) WMO Information System 2.0

The requested actions have been taken by CBS and SG. The decisions made by Cg-18 and EC-72 regarding WIS 2.0 superseded those of previous EC decisions.

Suppress

69. I 24 (EC-70) Provision of high-resolution radio-sonde data on the WMO Global Tele-communication system

Keep in force. Actions ongoing on monitoring the increase of radio-sonde data.

70. I/ESM 25 (EC-70) Changes to ship masking schemes

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underway.

71. I/ESM + SI

28 (EC-70) WMO as an observer with the Arctic Council

WMO engaged in the activities of the Arctic Council, e.g. high-level and working groups.

Suppress

72. I/ESM + SI + W

29 (EC-70) Global Cryosphere Watch Surface Observing Network

Network integrated in WIGOS.

Suppress

73. SI 30 (EC-70) The 2018 Review of the World Climate Research Programme

At the WCRP Level all recommendations have been completed or are being discussed. E.g. New Strategic Plan: https://www.wcrp-climate.org/wcrp-sp-overview

New Structure and Implementation: https://www.wcrp-climate.org/wcrp-ip-overview

Outcomes of the Review are being implemented. Governance arrangements between the co-sponsors needs to be finalized.

74. MS/ETR 31 (EC-70) Education and Training

The new WMO RTC in Spain (AEMET) and the new components of the WMO RTC in Argentina (FICH) and WMO RTC in Peru (SENAMHI) have been informed with their designation.

The WMO Regional Training Centres continue to function as valid WMO Regional Training Centres.

75. MS/ETR 32 (EC-70) Review plan for the Basic Instructional Package for Meteorologists and the Basic Instructional Package for Meteorological Technicians

An expert team was established and met in 2018.

The review is on track as planned and to be delivered by 2022.

76. GS/LC 34 (EC-70) WMO Code of Conduct for officers of the Organization and members of the Executive Council including its committees and for delegates at constituent body meetings

The Code of Conduct is being applied. Follow up is in the ethics domain with the Ethics Officer.

Keep in force

77. CSG/POLEX

35 (EC-70) WMO Executive Council structures

Since their establishment, PAC and TCC have been held respectively 3 and 5 sessions, providing their

Keep in force





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advice to EC on the adoption of decisions on strategic and technical matters. See EC-73/Inf. 2.5(1) and 2.5(2).

78. GS/HR 38 (EC-70) Amendments to the staff regulations and rules

Implemented. Suppress

79. S/DPS 1 (EC-71) Development of the Global Multi-hazard Alert System Framework and the WMO Coordination Mechanism concept

SERCOM SC-DRR and ETs established. TCC-2-2021 recommends EC to suppress this decision.

Suppress

80. I 2 (EC-71) Data policies and practices


81. SI 3 (EC-71) Membership of the Research Board

The basis for the current RB composition. Will not be needed when the membership regularized by EC-73 2021.

82. S/CS 4 (EC-71) Climate Coordination Panel

The CCP held its first session in January 2021 and has proposed sub-structures, TORs and membership to EC-73 through the TCC (EC-73-d05-6(2)-REVIEW-OF-TERMS-OF-REFERENCE-CCP-draft1_en.docx (wmo.int))

Keep in force until EC-73 approval.

83. W 5 (EC-71) Hydrological Coordination Panel

Action completed on Annex 2: responsibilities for the major hydrological initiatives redistributed according to the new structure.

The terms of reference of the HCP remain in force until further amendment.

84. I/ESM 6 (EC-71) Executive Council Panel of Experts on Polar and High-mountain Observations, Research and Services

Will be replaced by Draft Resolution 5.6 (3) EC-73

To be suppressed after EC-73.

85. MS 7 (EC-71) Capacity Development Panel

Panel has been Work of the Panel ongoing, the third


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established and already had its first and second meetings in 2020 and 2021 respectively.

meeting is being planned for the second half of 2021; hence the Resolution needs to be kept in force.

86. MS/ETR 9 (EC-71) WMO Regional Training Centres (Confirmation)

The confirmed WMO Regional Training Centres in Nigeria and Kenya have been informed with the reconfirmation of their status as WMO RTCs.

The Centres continue to function as valid WMO Regional Training Centres.

87. GS/FIN 13 (EC-71) Budget for the biennium 2020–2021

Budget for 2022-2023 includes the plans for applying efficiencies gained and the amounts and percentages by object of expenditure in absolute and relative terms.

Information provided in document EC-73/INF. 6.2.

88. GS/FIN 15 (EC-71) Appointment of the External Auditor

Italian Corte dei conti is External Auditor until 30 June 2024.

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B. The instructions have been fulfilled/completed and the decision can be suppressed(please indicate “Suppress” only when this condition is satisfied)


89. CSG/POLEX 1 (EC-72) Methods of work for online sessions of the Executive Council

Decision 1 (EC-72) applied only to EC-72. A new Draft Decision 1(2)/1 is submitted to EC-73.

Suppress

90. SI (item 4) 2 (EC-72) Consideration of the reports

The 3 requests from EC-72 have been considered and addressed in the work of the RB and SAP. Corresponding text on complementarity, joint activities and current and future collaboration are mentioned. Further, SAP is currently working on 4 challenges which will go beyond the current vision and strategic planning of WMO.

Suppress

91. CSG/POLEX 3 (EC-72) Extraordinary session of Congress in 2021

Draft Decision 3/1 (EC-73), replacing this decision, is submitted to EC-73.

Suppress

92. CSG/POLEX 4 (EC-72) Follow up to the Constituent Bodies Reform Task Force

A plan for the evaluation of the governance reform is being submitted by PAC through Draft Recommendation 3.1(1)/1.The process for the nomination, selection and notification of experts has been reviewed and confirmed by PAC (see EC-73/INF. 2.5(1)).

Suppress

93. CSG 5 (EC-72) WMO response to the COVID-19 pandemic

Draft Decision 3.1(2)/1 (EC-73) is submitted by PAC, together with EC 73/INF. 3.1(2), with measure to address the disruption caused by COVID-19 on the implementation of the Operating Plan

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and the schedule of meetings.

94. W + S/HWR + I/ESM

6 (EC-72) Vision and Strategy for Hydrology and associated plan of action

Draft Strategy and Action plan prepared and submitted to EC-72. Recommendation to Congress for the adoption of the plan is contained in Draft Recommendation 3.3(1)/1 (EC-73). Will be finalized by Cg-Ext. (2021). Draft declaration included in Doc. 3.3(2) (EC-73). Wide consultation ongoing.

Suppress

95. I/DIP 7 (EC-72) WMO data policy See Draft Recommendation 3.4(1)/1 (EC-73) - WMO Unified Policy for the International Exchange of Earth System Data (‘Resolution 42’).


96. CSG/POLEX 8 (EC-72) Adoption of draft resolutions recommended by the Technical Coordination Committee

The draft resolutions recommended by the TCC to EC-72 were adopted. No further action is needed. Another draft recommendation is being submitted by TCC to EC-73 as Doc. 4.

Suppress

97. S/CLI 9 (EC-72) Operationalization of objective seasonal forecasts and tailored products on sub-regional scales

This decision endorses the proposal on operationalization of objective seasonal forecasts and tailored products on sub-regional scales with country-level service delivery. SERCOM adopted a resolution to strengthen technical coordination with INFCOM, RB and

This decision remains valid. The follow-up activities requested by the decision will need to be addressed by relevant bodies.

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other bodies to implement this decision.

98. S/ACS 10 (EC-72) Study group on integrated health services

Supports the ongoing activities of the SG-HEA.

Remains valid. To be reviewed in 2022.

99. MS/DP 11 (EC-72) Scaling up effective partnerships and scope, scale and progress of WMO development


100. MS/ETR 12 (EC-72) Recommendations for revision of the WMO Capacity Development Strategy

Revision work is ongoing. On track as planned

and the revised Capacity Development Strategy to be delivered in 2022.

101. MS/ETR 13 (EC-72) Developing and sustaining core competencies and expertise

Various activities ongoing as part of the 2021 Operating Plan.

On track, to be reviewed in 2022.

102. CSG/POLEX 14 (EC-72) International Meteorological Organization prize and other awards

The winner of the sixty-fifth IMO Prize, Mr David Grimes, will be invited to deliver his lecture at Cg-Ext. (2021) instead of EC-73.

Suppress

103. CSG/POLEX 15 (EC-72) Review of the membership of bodies established by Congress and the Executive Council

Draft Decision 5.6(1)/1, replacing Decision 15 (EC-72), is being submitted to EC-73.

Suppress

104. IOO 16 (EC-72) Reports of oversight bodies

Already acted upon as the recommendations were submitted to AOC in last November.

Suppress

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105. S/DPS 3 (EC-68) WMO Disaster Risk Reduction governance, user-interface mechanisms, and Disaster Risk Reduction Roadmap

DRR Roadmap available.

SC-DRR created under SERCOM.

Suppress

106. S/DPS 5 (EC-68) Provision of multi-hazard impact-based forecast and risk-based warning services to the public

WMO-No. 1150 Part 2 approved by SERCOM–1, publication in 2021.

SERCOM SC/DRR to further develop practical guidance material and indicators.

107. S/DPS 6 (EC-68) Implementation of the Common Alerting Protocol

CAP training material developed and available online, training workshops continued, indicators developed, and implementation monitored.

Activities transferred be under SERCOM SC/DRR ET-GMAS and ET-GSD.

108. S/DPS 10 (EC-68) Enhancing the capability of National Meteorological and Hydrological Services in tropical cyclone impact-based forecasting and warning services with multi-hazard approach

This decision has been implemented in coordination with RSMCs/TCWCs at regional level first through Technical Coordinating Meeting (TCM) of TC RSMCs/TCWCs. Some RSMCs have developed region specific impact-based tropical cyclone forecasting products, which were presented during annual/biennial sessions of the respective regional tropical cyclone bodies. However, at global level, this work has been delayed, and will continue to move forward after a relevant subsidiary

Development of the impact-based tropical cyclone forecasting products requires a dedicated expert team, which will identify and provide technical specifications for those products. It is expected that such a team will be established soon. And implementation of this Decision will continue thereafter.1

1 Note: Under the new WMO governance structure after reform, management of the global part of the TCP has changed significantly and is still evolving into an appropriate track to move forward.


https://etrp.wmo.int/course/index.php?categoryid=51

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body of a technical commission is established.

109. S/DPS 11 (EC-68) Strengthening the regionally coordinated tropical cyclone forecasting system to cover all Members affected by tropical cyclones

This decision has been fully implemented in all the five regional tropical cyclone bodies: 1) under the leadership of the RSMCs/TCWCs to provide tropical cyclone forecast advisory bulletins to all WMO Members prone to tropical cyclones; 2) by expanding membership of the regional tropical cyclone bodies, like PTC, RA IV HC, and RA V TCC. (e.g., Yemen (2016), UAE, Qatar, KSA, Iran (2018), Nauru (2020), Cabo Verde (2021)).

This Decision needs to be kept in force for more countries, which are UN Members but not WMO Members yet, and other WMO Members under climate change scenarios to be included into the coordinated system in future.

110. S/MAR 12 (EC-68) Met-ocean forecasting and warnings

Keep in force. Action ongoing related to strengthening impact-based forecasting, strengthened service delivery and competency. Supported by SC-MMO.

111. SI 14 (EC-68) High-impact Weather Project

Updates on progress and publications: www.hiweather.net

Project started in 2016, keep in force.

112. SI 15 (EC-68) Implementation of WMO cross-cutting urban focus

This is a key decision that was a basis for the development of the Guidance for Integrated Urban Services and provided directions for the establishment of the urban study group under SERCOM.


http://www.hiweather.net/




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113. SI 20 (EC-68) Enhancement of the relationship between WMO and UNEP on atmospheric composition matters

WMO works actively with UNEP on several issues including collaboration on stratospheric ozone, on development of air quality maps and evaluation of the low-cost sensors. This Decision needs renegotiation with UNEP due to the change in the leadership in UNEP.

114. I 21 (EC-68) Addressing priorities and gaps identified in the GCOS Status Report 2015

GCOS Implementation Plan published in 2016 addressing the gaps identified in the GCOS Status Report 2015.

GCOS is producing the 2021 Status Report and plans to produce a 2022 IP.

115. S/CS/RCP 23 (EC-68) Development of a Climate Service Toolkit

Climate Services Toolkit prototype has been developed by CCl with Members contributions of relevant tools and products.

The provision remains valid. Further elaboration, enhancement of CST, guiding its customization and deployment is transferred to ET-CSISO/SC CLI.

116. S/CS/RCP 24 (EC-68) National Climate Outlook Forums and National Climate Forums

NCOF/NCF concept paper is available through WMO library and distributed to NMHSs, relevant technical guidance provided to Members for establishing NCOF/NCF platforms.

The provision remains valid. A guidance on establishment and operation of NCOF/NCF is being developed by ET-CID/SC CLI/SERCOM.

117. S/CS/RCP 27 (EC-68) Exchange of data and products for the implementation of the Climate Services Information System

An ongoing activity: WMO World Data Centres, Global Producing Centres for Long-range Forecasts, Regional Climate Centres, National Meteorological and Hydrological Services and other

The provision remains valid. The exchange of historical, current and forecast-related climate data and products called for by Resolution 60 (Cg-17) needs to be increased and









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associated entities within the CSIS are providing data and products.

harmonized.

118. S/CS/RCP 28 (EC-68) Operational implementation of a Global Seasonal Climate Update

GSCU is produced quarterly with interim monthly brief updates, and made available to CSIS national Focal Points, NMHSs, RCCs, RCOFs, GPCLRF, UN organizations, also posted on the LC LRFMME website.

The provision remains valid. The actions anticipated from the Members, RCCs, GPCLRF and Technical Commissions (transferred to the new structure) as stipulated in the decision remain valid.

119. S + I/WIGOS 30 (EC-68) Regional WMO Integrated Global Observing System Centres

Keep in force. Still valid.

120. S/CS/CMP 40 (EC-68) WMO mechanism for the recognition of long-term observing stations

Recognition Mechanism implemented: Centennial Observing Stations | World Meteorological Organization (wmo.int).

Remains valid and keep in force. To be reviewed by SG-AGR in 2022.

121. S 42 (EC-68) Implementation of the WMO Strategy for Service Delivery

Will start in 2021, second Q with updated strategy which is aligned to new structures of Secretariat and TC and extending till 2030 with short- and medium-term deliverables.

Keep in force.

122. S/CS/ACS 47 (EC-68) Development of METAGRI Services Project

This is used as a basis for WMO project development and ongoing organization of Roving Seminars.


123. SI + I/ESM 53 (EC-68) Year of Polar Prediction

Keep in force. YOPP – underway – Antarctica SOP – delayed due to COVID; Leadership from SI.




https://public.wmo.int/en/our-mandate/what-we-do/observations/centennial-observing-stations






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124. I/ESP 56 (EC-68) Operational implementation of forecast verification activities

Keep in force. Plan to prepare practical guidance materials based on its standard procedures for verification.

125. I/ESP 57 (EC-68) Strategy to assist Members in improving their use of high-resolution numerical weather prediction and implementing limited-area Numerical Weather Prediction systems

Keep in force. The guidelines are being developed by ET-OWFS.

126. SI/WWR 61 (EC-68) World Weather Research Programme Implementation Plan for the period 2016–2023

Updates on progress and flagship projects: https://community.wmo.int/activity-areas/wwrp

Keep force until the end of implementation period. RB/WWRP Scientific Steering Committee is evaluating the progress.

127. SI/AER 62 (EC-68) Global Atmosphere Watch Implementation Plan for the period 2016–2023

Keep force until the end of implementation period. RB/EPAC Scientific Steering Committee evaluates the progress on the annual basis.

128. MS/ETR 64 (EC-68) Reconfirmation of the Institute of Biometeorology (Florence, Italy) as a WMO Regional Training Centre

The WMO RTC Italy has been informed with the reconfirmation of its status as WMO RTC. A joint project on “Training Programme on Climate Change Adaptation and Disaster Risk Reduction in Agriculture” (PACC-RRC) was implemented.

The Centre continues to work well with WMO. A training impact evaluation of its activities within the PACC-RRC project will soon be carried out.



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129. MS 68 (EC-68) Advisory Group for the Programme for WMO Small Island Developing States and Member Island Territories

Was a timebound initiative. The Programme is no longer part of WMO / MS structures.

Suppress

130. CSG 70 (EC-68) WMO contribution to the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development

A review of the SDGs and WMO contributions will be published in a specific report during July 2021for the High-Level Political Forum UNHQ.

131. CSG 71 (EC-68) Review of cooperation agreements

Will be conducted during 2021.

132. CSG 72 (EC-68) Recognition of partner organizations

Ongoing will be reviewed in 2021.

133. SI 74 (EC-68) WMO positioning in Future Earth

https://www.risk-kan.org/

WCRP and WWRP working closely with a number of Future Earth activities and Projects. WCRP has agreed to cooperate with FE on a number of activities and is preparing a number of agreements with FE activities e.g. AIMES, iLEAPS.

134. I 75 (EC-68) WMO-Group on Earth Observations key collaboration areas

Regular meetings between D/I and D7 GEO.

Keep in force. D/I and INFCOM working with GEO on complementary initiatives.

135. S/PRS +CSG/MERP

76 (EC-68) WMO Quality Management Framework – Organization-wide approach

Capacity development provided to Members and QMS implementation for aviation, marine and early warning services monitored (KPI 1.4.1). At Secretariat, analysis of the quality of

Provisions remain valid. A chapter of the WMO Standing Instructions on quality management is planned and subsequent rolling reviews of processes. KPI data on Members’ QMS.










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documentation and the WMO Standing Instruction carried out and a methodology for rolling reviews of processes operationalized.

implementation to be collected.

136. CSG/MERP 83 (EC-68) Role and operation of National Meteorological and Hydrological Services

The data on Members from the legacy CPDB was migrated to the Community Platform and is available for consultation. Baselines for all KPIs were established and a KPI dashboard developed.

Keep in force. Data will be collected from Members in the second semester of 2021 for continued monitoring and analysis.

137. DSG 93 (EC-68) Roadmap to an enhanced framework for WMO Technical Regulations

Implemented and reported (Cg-18/INF. 9.3(2)) and noted by Cg-18 in Resolution 76 (Cg-18).

Suppress

138. S/DPS 4 (EC-69) Impact-based decision support services

WMO Guidelines No. 1150 part 2, (under publication) addresses collection, organizing and use of impact information. It also addresses Communication of risk.Training in IBFWS organized under DPS-PS for Members through projects and SWFP (See here).

Development of material for training modules on IBFWS suitable for inclusion in the curricula of WMO RTCs as part of implementing the WMO PWSD Competency Frameworks included in the TORs of ET-GSD.

139. W + S/HWR 5 (EC-69) Flood forecasting Activities endorsed in this Decision have been transferred through Resolution 25 (Cg-18) and Resolution 5 (EC-71) to the new Constituent Bodies Structure. SC-HYD under SERCOM is following up on the implementation of

Suppress


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https://community.wmo.int/activity-areas/public-weather-services-programme-pws



https://community.wmo.int/planning-and-monitoring/monitoring-and-evaluation

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these activities.

140. S/CS(CCA) 7 (EC-69) WMO support to implementation of the Paris Agreement


141. S/CS/RCP 10 (EC-69) Climate Services Information System products to support United Nations system planning and WMO Members on seasonal to inter-annual timescales

The WMO flagship products, including El Niño/La Niña Update, Global Seasonal Climate Update (GSCU) are produced regularly and communicated to UN system.

The provision remains valid. WMO technical commissions are requested to lead the development and provision of relevant climate-related products and services, with inputs from other technical constituent bodies, the World Climate Research Programme and GCOS.

142. S/CS 11 (EC-69) Implementation of the country-focused results-based framework and mechanism for WMO contributions to the Global Framework on Climate Services

The Decision is complementary to Decision 16 (EC-68), which has been suppressed, the country-focused results-based framework and mechanism for WMO contributions to the GFCS described in the annex to Decision 16 (EC-68) having been replaced by Decision 9 (EC-72), operationalization of objective seasonal forecasts and tailored products on sub-regional scales, and Decision 4 (EC-71), Climate Coordination Panel,

Suppress




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respectively.2

143. I 14 (EC-69) Support the development of actions based on the Global Climate Observing System Implementation Plan

This has been addressed through the introduction of the climate indicators.In 2014, when establishing ICWRGC, the management of the German Secretariat National Committee for the International Hydrological Programme (IHP) of UNESCO and the Hydrology and Water Resources Programme (HWRP) of WMO was integrated into ICWRGC.

Suppress

144. S/CS/RCP 15 (EC-69) Strengthening regional and global scale Climate Services Information System operations

CSIS Technical Reference Document will be finalized by the ET-CSISO/SC CLI/SERCOM. A Guidance on CSIS Core Functions and Operations at the Regional Scale is under development.

This decision remains valid. Further technical support for the implementation of the CSIS, particularly to facilitate global and regional inputs for national CSIS operations will be transferred to relevant ET under SERCOM in collaboration with INFCOM (ET-CSISO/SC CLI, ET-OCPS/SC-ESMP).

145. S/CS/RCP 16 (EC-69) Deployment of the Climate Services Toolkit

The customization and deployment of the climate service toolkit at regional and national level is ongoing under different projects.

This decision remains valid. The actions anticipated from the Members, Technical Commissions, Secretary-General as stipulated in the Decision

2 The specific actions requested by the Decision have been completed by most Members, who have provided information on climate services implementation and identified national Climate Services Information System (CSIS) focal points. Efforts to obtain this information from all remaining Members is actively on-going. As requested, the Secretary-General has compiled information provided by Members for the implementation of climate services and made it widely available through annual reports on the State of Climate Services (State of Climate Services Report | World Meteorological Organization (wmo.int), 2019 State of Climate Services | E-Library (wmo.int)) and continues to align WMO extrabudgetary support with the areas of need identified by Members through a portfolio of extra-budgetary project, currently valued at CHF112m.




https://library.wmo.int/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=21609#.YGW2S7Dis2w

https://library.wmo.int/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=21609#.YGW2S7Dis2w

https://public.wmo.int/en/our-mandate/climate/state-of-climate-services-report

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remain valid.

146. S/CS/RCP 17 (EC-69) National implementation of the Climate Services Information System

This decision endorses a special focus on national-level implementation of the CSIS covering the core functions of data, monitoring, prediction and projection. The implementation of CSIS at country level is ongoing.

This decision remains valid. The actions, requested to be provided by CCl, e.g. provision of technical guidance, promotion of CST, etc. will be addressed by SC CLI/SERCOM.

147. S/CS/RCP 18 (EC-69) Sub-seasonal and seasonal forecasting systems

Support to the development of operational practices of RCOFs based on objective sub-seasonal and seasonal forecasts is ongoing. Region specific guidance documents are being produced.

This decision remains valid. The actions requested to be provided by CCl will be addressed by SC CLI/SERCOM. Objective sub-seasonal and seasonal forecasts is being promoted at RCOFs.

148. S/CS/CMP 19 (EC-69) International Data-rescue Initiative

The implementation of the International Data Rescue initiative is ongoing Members contribution has been promoted through The International Data Rescue (I-DARE) Portal | I-DARE (idare-portal.org).

This is a long-term initiative. The decision should be kept in force, until new requirements emerge to replace this decision.

149. I/ESM 23 (EC-69) Standardization of observing systems installed on ships

This is being promoted through the SOT and in progress.

150. I/ONM 25 (EC-69) Study to be undertaken to analyse options for optimization of the Upper-air Observations Programmes of the Global Observing System

Keep in force. Plan is still underway although delayed.



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151. I/WIGOS 27 (EC-69) Developing the WMO Integrated Global Observing System Standardization of Observations Reference Tool

Before WMO Reform, ICG-WIGOS had proposed to integrate this into a new WMO-wide activity on referencing WMO standards. However, no action has been taken. Suggest not to keep in force as this would have to be completely revisited after the Reform.

152. I 28 (EC-69) Tropical Pacific Observing System 2020

Keep in force. Work is being integrated into the Infrastructure Commission in coordination with JCB.

153. I(WIGOS) 30 (EC-69) Guidance on establishing regional WMO Integrated Global Observing System Centres in pilot phase

Guidance has been integrated into the Guide to WIGOS, WMO-No.1165).

Suppress

154. I/WIGOS 31 (EC-69) Indicators for monitoring progress in the WMO Integrated Global Observing System national implementation

Still valid but should be suppressed if/once the new indicators submitted to EC-73 (Draft Decision 4.2(4)/1) are approved.

155. I/SSU 33 (EC-69) Radio frequencies for meteorological and related environmental activities

WMO Position on radiofrequency matters has been presented to WRC-19, in 2019. WMO Draft position paper for WRC-23 prepared by ET-RFC and endorsed by INFCOM I part 2. To be further reviewed and updated before WRC-23, which takes place in 2023. Handbook “Use of Radio Spectrum for Meteorology: Weather, Water and Climate Monitoring and

Completed. WMO position papers now routinely presented at WRC, and Handbook maintained.

Suppress.





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Prediction” is maintained and published as required.

156. S/DPS 41 (EC-69) Guidelines for the development of an integrated operational platform to meet urban service delivery needs

SERCOM SG-URB established and working.

Recommendations and guideline development will be informed by pilot project(s).

157. S/CS/ACS 43 (EC-69) Establishment of a soil moisture demonstration project

This is used as a basis for WMO project development and implementation.


158. S/CS/ACS 44 (EC-69) Enhancing national and regional drought monitoring systems

Being used as the basis for determining the status of national or regional drought monitoring and early warning systems.

Remains valid and keep in force. To be reviewed by SG-AGR in 2022 and possibly updated to reflect the establishment of SERCOM.

159. I/ESM + S/RCP

46 (EC-69) Development and implementation of the Arctic Polar Regional Climate Centre Network and of Polar Regional Climate Outlook Forums

Implementation of Arctic RCC network is ongoing. An Implementation Plan for the Third Pole RCC network is developed. For the Antarctic region the concept note defining the scope of Antarctic RCC network is developed.

This decision remains valid. The activities requested to be provided by EC-PHORS, RAs, Members, SG to be continued.

160. SI 50 (EC-69) An integrated research and development approach

Endorsed principles represent the basis for the Research Board activities.

161. SI 52 (EC-69) Early career scientist involvement in WMO activities

Represents the basis for the young scientist’s engagement in the research programmes and the Research Board.

162. SI 53 (EC-69) Plans and guidance for

See: https://community.

Periodically the Weather Mod task

https://community.wmo.int/activity-areas/wwrp/wwrp-working-groups/wwrp-expert-team-weather-modification








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weather modification activities

wmo.int/activity-areas/wwrp/wwrp-working-groups/wwrp-expert-team-weather-modification

team is called to provide advice on precipitation enhancement, hail suppression and related topics.

163. MS/ETR 54 (EC-69) Identification of priorities for education and training

Relevant priorities integrated into work programme on a recurrent basis. The “Status of Human Resources in National Meteorological and Hydrological Services” (ETR-21) was published in 2017.

Priorities remain relevant for recurrent and future activities on the Education and Training Office.

164. MS/ETR 55 (EC-69) Enhancing bilateral and multilateral assistance from Members to support WMO education and training initiatives

Most aspects have been handled. Exchange of experts not yet delivered.

Ongoing with some delays.

Experts have not been exchanged because of COVID pandemic.

165. MS/ETR 56 (EC-69) WMO Regional Training Centres

Annual reports being received by WMO. The reconfirmed Regional Training Centres have bene informed.

Need to continue to cooperate with WMO in the exchange of report.

166. MS/ETR 57 (EC-69) Criteria on award of fellowships and training sponsorships

Keep in force. However, criteria to be revised in 2022 as part of reform delivery of Education and Training Activities.

167. MS 58 (EC-69) WMO volunteers Some of the activities were initiated by way of planning advisory service and exchanges on education and training.

Keep in force. This activity has not been delivered as scheduled because of COVID-19 pandemic, which has placed restriction on travels.

168. CSG/SC 62 (EC-69) Celebrating the one hundred and fiftieth anniversary of

Details of planning will be discussed in the 2022 Executive Council.












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the International Meteorological Organization in 2023

169. GS/HR 70 (EC-69) Amendments of regulations and rules

Implemented. Suppress.

170. S/DPS 3 (EC-70) Further implementation of the WMO Disaster Risk Reduction Roadmap

MHEWC-II organized in May 2019 with success. With the WMO reform, DRR now has a home in SERCOM, RA are also establishing relevant committees, meeting the requests by EC-70. Updated atlas published in Q2 2021.Note: the translation in all 6 UN languages is not done.

Suppress. DRR activities are ongoing, an update of the Roadmap could be considered at a horizon 2030 and translated into all UN languages.

171. CSG? 6 (EC-70) Implementation of Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change activities

The provisions of this decision remain valid and should be kept in force through to the completion of the Sixth Assessment Report cycle. This is a Decision from 2018 and is about calling on IPCC Members support to completion of activities and products in the Sixth Assessment Report (AR6) cycle; and requests the WMO SG to promote WMO programme participation in IPCC AR6 activities, and to contribute to IPCC outreach through co-branding and joint promotion of IPCC processes and products.


https://mhews.wmo.int/en



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172. SI 7 (EC-70) Integrated urban services

This decision endorsed a methodology for development of the integrated urban services. Subsequently, the WMO Guide on Integrated Urban Services was approved by EC-71 and is being published. The methodology is being broadly promoted at a multiple international forum.

173. SI 8 (EC-70) IG³IS Science Implementation Plan

This decision approved IG3IS implementation plan that represents the basis for the work of this initiative, it is also mentioned in the IPCC TFI Guidebook refinement and in SBSTA conclusions.

174. S/CS/RCP 9 (EC-70) Promoting the use and interpretation of climate change projections on regional and national scales

This decision supports ongoing effort to expand the portfolio of RCOF products to cover climate change timescales. RCFs in close proximity are urged to closely align and harmonize their operations to enable the concerned Members to derive optimized benefit from the available regional climate change information.

This decision remains valid. A guidance on use and interpretation of climate change projections will be produced by ET-CSISO/SC CLI/SERCOM in coordination with RB.

175. S/DPS 10 (EC-70) The Guide to General Service Delivery

SC/DRR ET-GSD established.

A zero draft of the Guide is developed.

Full review is needed.





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13 (EC-70) Review plan for the Technical Regulations (WMO-No. 49), Volume III

The Technical Regulations Volume III are being submitted to EC-73 for adoption through Draft Resolution 4.2(10)/1 (EC-73).

Suppress

177. I/WIGOS 14 (EC-70) Establishment of Regional WMO Integrated Global Observing System Centres


178. I/ONM 16 (EC-70) Observing Systems Capability Analysis and Review Tool/Surface user interface


179. I/WIS 21 (EC-70) Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission Ocean Data and Information System

Keep in force, still valid.

180. I/ESM 22 (EC-70) Ocean data standards and best practices

This decision remains valid. Work is progressing.

181. I/ONM 26 (EC-70) Impact assessment for observing system design and evolution

Keep in force. Workshop on impact of various obs. Systems on NWP (Nov. 2020) reviewed impact studies and proposed some update. New draft Resolution will have to be proposed by INFCOM at some stage. Keep in force in the meantime.

182. I/SSU 27 (EC-70) Sustaining the VLab technical support officer

Funding through the Trust Fund available via EUMETSAT, KMA and NOAA. Broader support still outstanding.

Keep in force, still valid.







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183. I/ESM 28 (EC-70) Education and outreach strategy regarding data buoy vandalism

This decision remains valid. Work is progressing.

184. I/ESM 29 (EC-70) Management of the Joint WMO/IOC Technical Commission for Oceanography and Marine Meteorology In Situ Observations Programme Support Centre

This activity has been completed.

Suppress

185. I/ESM 30 (EC-70) Long-term ship observing stations

Only at the concept stage at the moment. This needs to be introduced to the SOT community.

186. I/ONM 34 (EC-70) Designation of new regional instrument centres

To be replaced by Draft Resolution 4.2(11)/1 (EC-73), as per Draft Recommendation 5.1.2(2)/1 (INFCOM-1(III)).

187. I/SSU 38 (EC-70) Development of a WMO position on critical satellite data

This has been realized through the WMO Position Paper on Satellite Data Requirements for Global NWP, which was endorsed by INFCOM 1 Part 3.

Suppress

188. I/SSU 39 (EC-70) Outcomes of the fourteenth session of the WMO Consultative Meeting on High-Level Policy on Satellite Matters

Due to COVID and the restructuring of the Secretariat no CM was held in 2020. The request from EC-70 to planning future meetings will be taken into account for the planning of the 15th meeting to be held in the third quarter 20221.

Still valid. To be completed through realization of CM-15, by the end of the year.

189. I/ESP 40 (EC-70) Future development of a seamless Global Data-processing and Forecasting

WMC Workshop was organized at Beijing in 2019.Resolution 58 (Cg-18) – Future

Keep in force. Plan to develop the S/GDPFS Roadmap including detailed implementation




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System Implementation Plan

Integrated Seamless GDPFS Collaborative Framework was endorsed.

plan.

190. I/ESM + SI 43 (EC-70) Proposal for the declaration of 2020 as the United Nations International Year of Snow and Ice

Action not taken. Suppress

191. I/ESM + SI 44 (EC-70) Memorandum of understanding between the WMO and the Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research and the International Arctic Science Committee

Keep in force. Leadership from SI.

192. I/ESM 45 (EC-70) Polar Space Task Group

Keep in Force. To integrate recommendations as part of the implementation of Draft Resolution 5.6(3).

193. S/CS/RCP + I/ESM/S

47 (EC-70) Polar Regional Climate Centres and Regional Climate Outlook Forums

Arctic Climate Forums are convened regularly under coordination of Arctic RCC Network. The process for implementing the Third Pole RCC Network (TPRCC-Network) is ongoing; the RCC implementation process in Antarctic region has started.

This decision remains valid. Review and update of RCC functions, products and criteria to address the requirements of Polar RCCs will be done by SC CLI/SERCOM in consultation with EC-PHORS, Study Group on Cryosphere (SG-CRYO), GCW.

194. MS/ETR 48 (EC-70) WMO Global Campus initiative

Global Campus is operational.

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195. MS/ETR 49 (EC-70) Governance of education and training

The EC-71 established the Capacity Development Panel with Resolution 7.The Panel created an Expert Team on Human Resources Development, Education and Training (CDP-ET-HRDET) and agreed on its Terms of References.

Suppress

196. CSG/PPE 53 (EC-70) WMO engagement in global and regional private initiatives

Geneva Declaration - 2019PPE Office and open consultative forums are proceeding as planned.

Suppress

197. GS/HR 55 (EC-70) Implementation of WMO Gender Equality Policy and Action Plan

Ongoing activity.

198. CSG/SC 56 (EC-70) Themes of World Meteorological Day for 2019 and 2020

Events that took place:The Sun, the Earth and the Weather (2019)Climate and water (2020)

Suppress

199. CSG 1 (EC-71) Membership of subsidiary bodies of the Executive Council

Membership implemented. Review at each EC session. Replaced by Draft Decision 5.6(1)/1.

Suppress

200. SI 2 (EC-71) Good practices for implementation of integrated urban services

The guidance of integrated urban service has been published. The methodology of the guidance is valid and being used by the Study Group on Integrated Urban Services.

201. SI 3 (EC-71) World Climate Research Programme

SP complete: https://www.wcrp-climate.org/wcrp-

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Strategy and Implementation Plan

sp-overview

IP underway: https://www.wcrp-climate.org/wcrp-ip-overview

202. GS/HR 4 (EC-71) Revised salaries of the Deputy Secretary-General and the Assistant Secretary-General

Implemented as instructed.

Suppress

203. GS/HR 5 (EC-71) Revised pensionable remuneration of the Deputy Secretary-General and the Assistant Secretary-General

Implemented as instructed.

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Action completed: suppress; action in progress or still relevant: keep in force; some delays in implementation: keep in force.

204. CSG 1 (Cg-18) WMO Strategic Plan

X WMO Strategic Plan is published (WMO-No. 1225) and serves as basis of Organization-wide planning and implementation. Monitoring of performance ongoing for the current financial period. The process for the preparation of the Strategic Plan 2024-2027 is being proposed through Draft Decision 5.3/1 (EC-73).

205. GS/FIN 2 (Cg-18) Maximum expenditure for the eighteenth financial period (2020–2023)

X Efficiency gains have been made during 2020 and will continue to be identified.Planning for upcoming budgets is in progress (EC-73/Doc. 6.2 and EC-73/INF. 6.2), ensuring transparency and continuity. Appropriations in line with the approved maximum expenditure for 2020-2023 have been made. Regular budget includes the amounts for the UN Development System.

206. GS/FIN 3 (Cg-18) Use of cash surplus arising from the seventeenth financial period (2016–2019)

X Final cash deficit has been calculated and presented in document EC-73/Inf. 6.1(3) and is to be noted by the EC in document EC-73/Doc. 6.1.

207. CSG + GS/LC 4 (Cg-18) Designation of acting Vice-Presidents in between sessions of Congress

X New 2019 edition of WMO Basic Documents (WMO-No. 15) is published, including General Regulations amended by this Resolution.

208. CSG + GS/LC 5 (Cg-18) WMO Executive Council

X Actions completed regarding the streamlining of EC structures and their respective work. Revised Rules of Procedure for the Executive Council were adopted through Resolution 13 (EC-72) and published as WMO-No. 1256.

209. MS 6 (Cg-18) WMO regional associations

X Review of RAs role and functioning is ongoing for submission to Cg-Ext. (2021).Revised terms of reference of RAs is published in 2019 edition of WMO Basic Documents (WMO-No. 15).

3 1st level (Department/Office/Coordinator): CSG - Cabinet office of the Secretary-General, MS - Members Services, GS - Governance Services, SI - Science and Innovation, I – Infrastructure, S – Services; W – Water and Cryosphere, O – Oceans, PPE – Public-private Engagement, IOO – Internal Oversight Office. 2-d level (Branch/divisions/section): CS – Climate Services, LC – Legal Counsel, FIN – Finance, B – Budget, HR – Human Resources, MERP – Monitoring, evaluation, risk and performance, DPS – DRR and public services, MAR – Marine and oceanographic services, AVI – Aviation services, ONM – Observing networks and measurement SSU - Space Systems and Utilization Division , ESP - Earth System Prediction, ITSS, DP – Development Partnerships, ETR – Education and Training, POLEX – Policy Coordination and External Relations.







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210. CSG 7 (Cg-18) Establishment of WMO technical commissions for the eighteenth financial period

X Commissions have been established and sub-structures have been approved and are being populated. The entire process will be completed in 2021 and reported to the Cg-Ext. (2021).

211. SI 8 (Cg-18) Research Board X(keep in force)

The Research Board was established and its members were appointed in accordance with Resolution 3 (EC-71). Rules of Procedures developed and submitted to EC-72.

212. O 9 (Cg-18) Joint World Meteorological Organization-Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission Collaborative Board

X The JCB was established and final membership was approved. The Draft Joint WMO-IOC Strategy is being submitted to EC-73, as Doc. 5.4, and IOC Assembly.

213. SI 10 (Cg-18) Scientific Advisory Panel

X(keep in force)

The SAP was established, members appointed by EC-71.

214. DSG 11 (Cg-18) WMO reform - next phase

X All elements are in good progress for submission to Cg-Ext. (2021).

215. S/DPS 12 (Cg-18) WMO methodology for cataloguing hazardous weather, climate, water and space weather events

X Implementation Plan Outline endorsed by SERCOM-1 and recommended to EC-73 as Doc. 4.1(1).Full development by SERCOM SC/DRR ET-CHE in progress.

216. S/DPS 13 (Cg-18) WMO Global Multi-hazard Alert System

X SERCOM ET-GMAS established. ET-GMAS ToRs were defined based on this resolution. Implementation plan under development

217. S/DPS 14 (Cg-18) Development of the initial concept for the WMO coordination mechanism to support the humanitarian activities of the United Nations and other organizations

X SERCOM ET-WCM composition being finalized. ET-WCM ToRs were defined based on this resolution.

218. S/DPS 15 (Cg-18) Strengthening multi-hazard early warning services in areas prone to all flooding types and severe weather

X SERCOM ET-MIE composition being finalized. ET-MIE ToRs were defined based on this resolution.




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219. S/DPS 16 (Cg-18) Guide(s) on the support of National Meteorological and Hydrological Services to their national multi-hazard early warning procedures, coordination mechanisms, systems and services

X SERCOM ET-MTG composition being finalized. ET-MTG ToRs were defined based on this resolution.

220. S/CS/ACS 17 (Cg-18) Ensuring integration of drought risk management in WMO activities

X SERCOM ET-DRG finalized. EC-73 Resolution on Draft Concept Note for Global Drought Classification Systems has been submitted. This draft concept note was approved by SERCOM in 2021.

221. S/CS/ACS 18 (Cg-18) WMO contributions to the provision of agricultural meteorology information and services

X SC-AGR Membership and deliverables are being finalized per resolution. SC-AGR has been established and has had its first meeting. All SC-AGR ETs have met for the first time.

222. SI 19 (Cg-18) Enhancing cooperation for monitoring and forecasting sand and dust storms

X WMO is a member of the SDS coalition and performs considerable amount of technical work in this area, including publication of the Airborne Dust Bulletin 4 (2020).

223. S/CS 20 (Cg-18) WMO contributions to the provision of climate information and services in support of policy and decision-making

X Climate Coordination Panel TORs will be considered by EC-73 as Doc. 5.6(2).

224. S/CS 21 (Cg-18) Implementation of the Global Framework for Climate Services

X Climate services have been integrated into SERCOM through the Standing Committee on Climate Services. The GFCS Partners Advisory Committee has identified priorities and drafted terms of reference, which are included in draft decision 5.6(2), submitted to EC-73 through the TCC as Doc. 5.6(2).

225. S/CS/CMP 22 (Cg-18) Manual on High quality Global Data Management Framework for Climate

X The Manual on High Quality Global Data Management Framework for Climate has been published (WMO-No. 1238). The process of the update of the manual started and will continue in collaboration between INFCOM and SERCOM. The support of a reference open-source data management System has been initiated and being funded.













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226. S/CS/CMP 23 (Cg-18) Recognition of long-term observing stations

X Completed.


24 (Cg-18) Vision, strategy and organizational arrangements for hydrology and water resources in WMO

X Recommendation to Congress for the adoption of the Action plan is contained in Draft Recommendation 3.3(1)/1 (EC-73). Will be finalized by Cg-Ext. (2021). ToR of the Hydrological Assembly and definition of operational hydrology to be maintained until future amendment. All other actions completed, in particular HCP has been established, met in December 2019 and November 2020 and has been working remotely since then.


25 (Cg-18) Major hydrological initiatives

X The continuity of the 8 major hydrological initiatives is being ensured by assigning the responsibility of each of them to various Standing Committees of the two TCs, under the coordination of HCP. Work to implement ambition 8 on water quality is under way.

229. S/DPS 26 (Cg-18) Provision of impact-based forecast and warning services in an innovative and integrated way

X SERCOM ET-GSD composition being finalized. ET-GSD ToRs were based on this resolution: Contribution to guidance on the use of GIS-based formats, Artificial Intelligence, Big Data, and the inclusion of data from innovative sources, in collaboration with INFCOM, SG-HEA, SG-ENE and SG-URB included in the TORs of ET-GSD.

230. S/AVI 27 (Cg-18) Report of the sixteenth session of the Commission for Aeronautical Meteorology

X Final report published in all official languages (WMO-No. 1222).

231. S/AVI 28 (Cg-18) Long-term plan for aeronautical meteorology

X Long-term plan published in 2019 as AeM SERIES No. 5.

232. S/MAR 29 (Cg-18) Strengthening marine and coastal services

X The CIFI Guide is currently being drafted and support continues to the active CIF initiatives. Delays due to COVID.

233. S/MAR 30 (Cg-18) Exploring costing options for marine services in the future

X This is being addressed through the work of new SERCOM SC-MMO. Delays due to COVID.







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234. S/MAR 31 (Cg-18) Amendments to the Technical Regulations (WMO-No. 49) Volume 1, Part IV-Meteorological services for marine activities

X Technical Regulations (WMO-No. 49) Volume I (2019 edition) published.

235. SI 32 (Cg-18) Advancing integrated urban services

X Fundamental resolution that defined the ToRs of the urban study group established under SERCOM.

236. S/CS/ACS + SI 33 (Cg-18) Advancing integrated health services

X Fundamental resolution on integrated health services in WMO.

237. I/WIGOS 34 (Cg-18) Global Basic Observing Network

X Submitted to EC-73 for recommendation to Cg-Ext. (2021), as Draft Recommendation 4.2(2)/1 (EC-73) - Update of Regulatory Material Related to Establishment of the Global Basic Observing Network (GBON). Keep in force.

238. I/ONM 35 (Cg-18) WMO Integrated Global Observing System station identifiers

X The following related documents are submitted to EC-73: Draft Resolution 4.2(1)/1 (EC-73) - Plan for the WIGOS Initial Operational Phase (2020–2023); Draft Resolution 4.2(3)/2 (EC-73) - Amendments to the Manual on the WMO Integrated Global Observing System (WMO-No. 1160), section 2.4.1.Keep in force.

239. I/ONM 36 (Cg-18) Amendments to the Technical Regulations (WMO-No. 49), Part 1-WMO Integrated Global ObservingSystem, to the Manual on the WMO Integrated Global Observing System (WMO-No. 1160) and the WIGOSMetadata Standard (WMO-No. 1192)

X Submitted to EC-73 for approval (see above).New editions of WMO-No. 49, Part I and 1160 published.Keep in force.





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240. I/ONM 37 (Cg-18) The WMO Integrated Global Observing System transition to operational status commencing in 2020

X The Plan for the WIGOS Initial Operational Phase (2020–2023) is being submitted to EC-73 for approval as Doc. 4.2(1).

241. I/ONM 38 (Cg-18) Vision for the WMO Integrated Global Observing System in 2040

X The Vision published in all WMO languages as WMO-No. 1243.

242. I/ONM 39 (Cg-18) Establishment of collaboration between the International Air Transport Association and WMO on the development and operation of the Aircraft Meteorological Data Relay Programme

X WMO and IATA have signed a new Working Arrangement on AMDAR development under WICAP; The establishment of regional AMDAR programs is in progress in accordance with the Implementation Plan; WICAP Governing Board has been formed.EC and INFCOM now have responsibility for the implementation; Implementation has been delayed due to COVID crisis and WMO reorganization but is in progress.

243. I/ONM 40 (Cg-18) Members’ contribution to the actions specified in the Implementation Plan for the Evolution of Global Observing Systems in the context of the future WMO Integrated Global Observing System implementation plan

X INFCOM is developing high-level guidance document on Members' response to WIGOS Vision 2040 during 2020-2023 to be submitted via INFCOM-2. In the meantime, this one should remain in force.

244. I/ONM 41 (Cg-18) Use of the Observing Systems Capability Analysis and Review Tool surface component (OSCAR/Surface) for the collection and recording of the WMO Integrated Global Observing System metadata

X The following related document is submitted to EC-73: Draft Resolution 4.2(6)/1 (EC-73) - Guide to the WMO Integrated Global Observing System (WMO-No. 1165); Furthermore, learning material on OSCAR/Surface has been further developed and made available through the WIGOS Learning Portal in Moodle, as well as regular webinars have been delivered; The tool is also being further developed to facilitate users’ interaction with new releases launched twice per year, including new features.Keep in force.

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245. I/SSU 42 (Cg-18) Radio frequencies for meteorological and related environmental activities

Completed. WMO position papers now routinely presented at WRC, and Handbook maintained. WMO frequency matters coordinated by the Expert Team on Radio Frequency CoordinationSuppress

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246. I/ONM 43 (Cg-18) Report of the seventeenth session of the Commission for Instruments and Methods of Observation

X Report published as WMO-No. 1227. Some actions are completed others still being dealt with by INFCOM.

247. I/ESP 44 (Cg-18) Joint World Meteorological Organization-Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission of UNESCO Strategy for Marine Meteorological and Oceanographic Data Management (2018-2021)

X SG-OOIS is charged to identify functional connections of the ocean observations and data related activities including Data strategy. Work is progressing within SG-OOIS.

248. I/ESP 45 (Cg-18) Ensuring adequate marine meteorological and oceanographic observations and data coverage for the safety of navigation and the protection of life and property in coastal and offshore areas

X Work is underway through OCG networks to collect oceanographic variables, the observation of which is critical for the safety of navigation and the protection of life and property in coastal and offshore areas. Relaying the Resolution to the United Nations General Assembly for its consideration by the Secretary-General is yet to be completed.






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249. I/ESP 46 (Cg-18) Future collaboration between WMO and the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission on facilitating oceanographic observations in coastal regions in support of Earth system prediction and climate services

X WMO is working with GOOS to move this forward. WMO contribution to the proposed projects on coastal observations under UN decade of ocean science also will lead this activity forward. This decision remains valid. Work is progressing.

250. I/ESP 47 (Cg-18) Ocean observations in support of Earth system prediction and WMO support to the Global Ocean Observing System Strategy 2030 (including Tropical Pacific Observing System 2020)

X WMO support to GOOS 2030 is organized primarily through OCG contribution. WMO-IOC joint activities through ETOOFS supports the Earth system prediction.This decision remains valid. Work is progressing.

251. I/ESM 48 (Cg-18) Key directions of the Polar and High-mountain Agenda for the next WMO financial period (2020–2023)

X Included in terms of reference of INFCOM SG-CRYO and EC-PHORS.

252. I/ONM 49 (Cg-18) Antarctic Observing Network

X AntON integrated in RBON. Follow up action still needed on establishment of Regional WIGOS Centre for Antarctica.

253. I/ESM 50 (Cg-18) Pre-operational phase of the Global Cryosphere Watch

X Included in terms of reference of INFCOM SG-CRYO and EC-PHORS.

254. I/SSU 51 (Cg-18) Implementation of the architecture for climate monitoring from space

X WMO is working with the CGMS/CEOS Joint Working Group Climate to collect cases demonstrating the use of Climate Data Records for the GCOS Essential Climate Variables.

255. I/SSU 52 (Cg-18) Strategy for the Virtual Laboratory for Education and Training in Satellite Meteorology 2020–2024

X VLAB Strategy is being implemented by VLab Members (http://www.wmo-sat.info/vlab/).

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256. I/SSU 53 (Cg-18) Four-year plan for WMO activities related to space weather 2020–2023

X IPT-SWeISS held its 3rd meeting on 25-27 November 2019. It is presently transitioning to new Expert Team on Space Weather under INFCOM.

257. I/SSU 54 (Cg-18) Implementation plan of the regional operational subproject for space-based monitoring of weather and climate extremes in East Asia and the Western Pacific

X Implementation ongoing, see https://public.wmo.int/en/programmes/wmo-space-programme/swcem

258. I/ES 55 (Cg-18) Emerging data issues

X The WMO Data Conference took place in from 16 to 19 November 2020 as a virtual event. Review of data policies and practices ongoing for submission to EC-73 and Cg-Ext. (2021).

259. I/ES 56 (Cg-18) Data policies and practices

X The WMO Data Conference took place in from 16 to 19 November 2020 as a virtual event. Review of data policies and practices ongoing for submission to EC-73 and Cg-Ext. (2021).

260. I/WIS 57 (Cg-18) WMO Information System: Amendments to the Technical Regulations and WIS 2.0 implementation approach

X WIS 2.0 Implementation approach recommended by INFCOM-1 for approval by EC-73 as Doc. 4.2(18).

261. I/ESP 58 (Cg-18) Future Integrated Seamless Global Data-processing and Forecasting System collaborative framework

X SC ESMP/JET-ESI ToRs were defined based on this resolution.

262. I/ESP 59 (Cg-18) Amendments to the Manual on the Global Data-processing and Forecasting System (WMO-No. 485)

X Amended Manual is published as WMO-No. 485 (2019 edition).

263. SI 60 (Cg-18) Future WMO research and support activities

X The Research Board is finalizing concept notes on key areas to be used for designing and implementing integrated activities across sponsored and co-sponsored programmes.





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264. SI 61 (Cg-18) Integrated and coordinated WMO research to serve society

X Ongoing integrated activities, such as urban guidance, and new activities about COVID-19 and Exascale and AI.

265. SI 62 (Cg-18) A seamless research structure for WMO

X Ongoing initiatives to make use of S2S products for RCCs and for pre-operational use. Planning of the Open Science Conference on the Earth System should start soon.

266. SI + W 63 (Cg-18) Seamless regional research for water

X A concept note about hydrology in Earth System science development was initiated by the Research Board in collaboration with the HCP.

267. SI 64 (Cg-18) Creating an environment for innovation and its optimal resourcing

X The RB concept note on Innovation in Regions should define priorities for 2021-2023.

268. O 65 (Cg-18) WMO and the ocean

X WMO has provided input to the UN Ocean Decade preparatory process throughout 2020 and will continue contributions - noting that the Decade officially commenced in January 2021. Part of this contribution has included the JCB drafting the WMO-IOC Strategy.

A WMO Ocean Plan will be reported in 2022 - delayed due to COVID.

270. O 66 (Cg-18) United Nations Ocean Conference 2020

X Ongoing (note that the UN Ocean Conference 2020 was postponed due to COVID).

271. SI + S/CS 67 (Cg-18) WMO scientific and technological support to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change and climate policy

X The ad-hoc Task Force established through the Resolution has drafted recommendations concerning the implementation of CMIP and CORDEX delivery to IPCC, which are being incorporated into recommendations to the Executive Council addressing the related organizational and financial aspects.

272. MS 68 (Cg-18) Voluntary Cooperation Programme

X Annex to the resolution (Rules of WMO VCP) was notified to donor Members through the VCP Informal Planning Meeting channel.









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273. MS 69 (Cg-18) Guidelines on the Role and Operations of WMO Regional and Representative Offices

X Volume II of Guidelines on Operations of WMO regional and Representative Offices is currently under development (to be finalized by end of 2020). It covers the internal management of the Regional and Representative Offices and is intended to serve as a manual for all WMO staff members serving in the field and at WMO headquarters. It provides guidance on all aspects of operations – setting up an office, protocol, monitoring and reporting, financial management, procurement, HR matters, among others.

274. MS + I 70 (Cg-18) Country Profile Database

X Country Profile Database Regional Coordinator was appointed in June 2020.

275. MS/ETR 71 (Cg-18) The Education and Training Programme and delivery mechanism

X Actions ongoing though offer of education and training opportunities as well as collaboration with education and training partners.

276. MS/ETR 72 (Cg-18) The WMO Global Campus Initiative

X Actions ongoing, as Global Campus initiative is formally put in place with some Regional Training Centres and training partners playing pivotal role. Regional meetings on Global Campus held in RA III and RA I. WMOLearn Events Calendar of Global Campus activities has been launched. The “Global Campus Innovations” (ETR-27) was published in 2020.

277. MS/ETR 73 (Cg-18) Strengthening the capacity of Members in service delivery

X Actions ongoing through collaborations with other WMO Departments and by enhancing of training capacity through annual courses. The “Compendium of WMO Competency Frameworks” (WMO-No. 1205) was published in 2019 and being reviewed in 2021.

278. MS/DP 74 (Cg-18) Closing the capacity gap: Scaling up effective partnerships for investments in sustainable and cost-efficient infrastructure and service delivery

X Detailed progress is reported in EC-72-INF. 4.4(2).

279. CSG + GS/LC 75 (Cg-18) Amendments to the General Regulations of the World Meteorological Organization

X Amended General Regulations have been published in Basic Documents No. 1 (2019 edition), WMO-No. 15. Rules of procedure for Research Board and other bodies have been prepared for EC-72 approval; RoP for JCB is under active preparation.



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280. DSG 76 (Cg-18) Enhanced framework for the WMO Technical Regulations

X Delayed due to pandemic (stretched process of the establishment of TC subsidiary bodies). Implementation is planned in late 2021 - early 2022 as part of a workshop on Technical Regulations/standard-making involving chairs/vide-chairs of TC Standing Committees.

281. GS/FIN 77 (Cg-18) Revisions of the Financial Regulations of the World Meteorological Organization

X Amended Financial Regulations have been published in Basic Documents No. 1 (2019 edition), WMO-No. 15.

282. GS/HR 78 (Cg-18) Amendments to the Staff Regulations

X Amended Staff Regulations have been published in Basic Documents No. 1 (2019 edition), WMO-No. 15.

283. PPE 79 (Cg-18) Open consultative platform “Partnership and Innovation for the Next Generation of Weather and Climate Intelligence”

X The platform has been established.

284. PPE 80 (Cg-18) Geneva Declaration – 2019: Building Community for Weather, Climate and Water Actions

X(Keep in force)

The Geneva Declaration – 2019 was published and circulated to all Governments and to pertinent international and regional organizations.

285. GS/LCC/LSP 81 (Cg-18) WMO mandatory publications and distribution policy for the eighteenth financial period

X Publications proceed according to the Publications Production Plan, despite some delays due to COVID-19 and lack of outsourcing funds during 2020. Will be completed at the end of the financial period.

286. GS/HR 82 (Cg-18) Gender Action Plan

X Remains in force. Implementation by constituent bodies and Members is being monitored and report will be provided at the end of financial period.

287. SG/IOO 83 (Cg-18) Joint Inspection Unit recommendations

X Implementation of recommendations is monitored and reported to the Audit Committee and EC.

288. GS/FIN 84 (Cg-18) Assessment of proportional contributions of Members for the eighteenth financial period (2020–2023)

X Resolution 84 remains in force and will be utilized for apportioning assessed contributions in 2021 to 2022 and revised scales will be prepared for EC in advance of 2023 assessments


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X Resolution 85 remains in force and will be considered for any new Members and for allocating interest earned by the WCF, if any.

290. GS/HR 86 (Cg-18) Secretary-General’s contract

X (Keep in force)

Remains in force until Cg-19.

291. CSG 87 (Cg-18) Review of previous Congress resolutions

X(Keep in force)

Resolutions updated in WMO-No. 508 (2020 edition).

292. CSG 88 (Cg-18) Appointment of the Secretary-General and elections of the President and Vice-Presidents of the Organization, members of the Executive Council and presidents and vice-presidents of technical commissions

X Remains in force until next appointments and elections.

293. DSG 89 (Cg-18) Extraordinary session of Congress in 2021

X Preparations for the Extraordinary session of Congress in 2021 will be addressed by EC-72/Doc. 3)

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