(3) Its concern that climate variability and change are likely to result in higher frequency and greater intensity high-impact weather and climate extremes; (4) The need for intensified and coordinated activities for the operation and maintenance of the Programme in meeting needs for improved weather services and in support of other WMO Programmes and high-priority areas to meet the objectives of the WMO Strategic Plan and maximize the benefits available to all Members; Confirms: (1) That the WWW Programme has the highest priority as the backbone WMO Programme on all other Programmes of the Organization depend and provides the basis for the operations of National Meteorological and Hydrological Services; (2) That the Programme continues to provide an effective mechanism for the application of science and technology in operations; (3) That the Programme contributes to the WMO Strategy for Service Delivery; (4) That the Programme should be used only for peaceful purposes, due account being taken of the national sovereignty and security of Member States and Territories, in accordance with the provisions of the Charter of the United Nations and the spirit and tradition of the Convention of the World Meteorological Organization; Considering: (1) The absolute importance of weather, climate and hydrological observations for determining the current state of the atmosphere, for weather forecasting, including severe weather forecasting and warning services, for monitoring climate variability and climate change, for climate prediction and as a fundamental underpinning of the Global Framework for Climate Services, (2) That advanced technology for improving the technical systems of the WWW Programme calls for special efforts in the provision of technical guidance, specialized training and capacity-building, Decides that the WWW Programme shall be aligned with the WMO Strategic Plan 2019-2023 and high priorities of WMO; Stresses the role to be played by regional associations in coordinating WWW Programme implementation, identifying deficiencies, specifying requirements, and planning system support projects, on a regional scale; Invites the regional associations to promote the coordinated implementation of the WWW Programme and to keep under continuous review related regional requirements; Requests the Executive Council: (1) To ensure that the further development of the WWW Programme is carried out in accordance with the WMO Strategic Plan; (2) To adjust the Programme as necessary, particularly in the light of the recommendations made by the Commission for Basic Systems, the Commission for Instruments and Methods of Observation, the regional associations and requirements expressed by other technical commissions;
(3) Its concern that climate variability and change are likely to result in higher frequency and greater intensity high-impact weather and climate extremes; (4) The need for intensified and coordinated activities for the operation and maintenance of the Programme in meeting needs for improved weather services and in support of other WMO Programmes and high-priority areas to meet the objectives of the WMO Strategic Plan and maximize the benefits available to all Members; Confirms: (1) That the WWW Programme has the highest priority as the backbone WMO Programme on all other Programmes of the Organization depend and provides the basis for the operations of National Meteorological and Hydrological Services; (2) That the Programme continues to provide an effective mechanism for the application of science and technology in operations; (3) That the Programme contributes to the WMO Strategy for Service Delivery; (4) That the Programme should be used only for peaceful purposes, due account being taken of the national sovereignty and security of Member States and Territories, in accordance with the provisions of the Charter of the United Nations and the spirit and tradition of the Convention of the World Meteorological Organization; Considering: (1) The absolute importance of weather, climate and hydrological observations for determining the current state of the atmosphere, for weather forecasting, including severe weather forecasting and warning services, for monitoring climate variability and climate change, for climate prediction and as a fundamental underpinning of the Global Framework for Climate Services, (2) That advanced technology for improving the technical systems of the WWW Programme calls for special efforts in the provision of technical guidance, specialized training and capacity-building, Decides that the WWW Programme shall be aligned with the WMO Strategic Plan 2019-2023 and high priorities of WMO; Stresses the role to be played by regional associations in coordinating WWW Programme implementation, identifying deficiencies, specifying requirements, and planning system support projects, on a regional scale; Invites the regional associations to promote the coordinated implementation of the WWW Programme and to keep under continuous review related regional requirements; Requests the Executive Council: (1) To ensure that the further development of the WWW Programme is carried out in accordance with the WMO Strategic Plan; (2) To adjust the Programme as necessary, particularly in the light of the recommendations made by the Commission for Basic Systems, the Commission for Instruments and Methods of Observation, the regional associations and requirements expressed by other technical commissions;
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