Research and Observation networks Tabling of a report on Recalling its No budget available Systematic workshops for the conclusions from and high quality climate to address Observation (RSO) roadmap to SBSTA 45,14 the data and information challenges in GCOS. implementation of the SBSTA: (a) Noted the are to be strengthened Global Framework for joint GCOS/WMO by Global Climate No clarity on how to Climate Services Integrated Global Observing System address identified (GFCS). Observing System (GCOS) and partners. gaps in data and workshop for Pacific strengthen small island observational developing States in networks. Nadi, Fiji, from 9 to 12 October 2017 and the development of a Pacific region observing network plan; 15 (b) Further noted that GCOS plans to hold the next regional workshop in Africa in 2018. (c) Parties and relevant organizations were encouraged to take advantage of support available via the operating entities of the Financial Mechanism as well as other relevant organizations and channels, as appropriate, to
Research and Systematic Observation (RSO) Observation networks and high quality climate data and information are to be strengthened by Global Climate Observing System (GCOS) and partners. Tabling of a report on workshops for the roadmap to implementation of the Global Framework for Climate Services (GFCS). No budget available to address challenges in GCOS. No clarity on how to address identified gaps in data and strengthen observational networks. Recalling its conclusions from SBSTA 45,14 the SBSTA: (a) Noted the joint GCOS/WMO Integrated Global Observing System workshop for Pacific small island developing States in Nadi, Fiji, from 9 to 12 October 2017 and the development of a Pacific region observing network plan; 15 (b) Further noted that GCOS plans to hold the next regional workshop in Africa in 2018. (c) Parties and relevant organizations were encouraged to take advantage of support available via the operating entities of the Financial Mechanism as well as other relevant organizations and channels, as appropriate, to
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