The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) is providing technical assistance to the World Bank under the Central Asia Hydrometeorological Modernization Project Phase II (CAHMP-II). This initiative aims to enhance regional hydrometeorological services across Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan, ensuring more effective climate and hydrological service delivery.
The project is designed to address gaps in transboundary water management, aligning with key global frameworks such as the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction (2015-2030), and the Early Warning for All (EW4All) Initiative.
A key milestone in this collaboration was a three-day event in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, in November 2024, focusing on strengthening flood early warning systems.
The event gathered representatives from National Hydrometeorological Services (NHMSs) of the five project countries, alongside international partners, including the Finnish Meteorological Institute (FMI), the World Food Programme (WFP), and the SAPPHIRE Central Asia Project, supported by the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC). Participants reviewed ongoing initiatives, tools, and services aimed at improving regional cooperation in hydrometeorology.
The second day of the event featured a workshop where participants reviewed findings from country field assessments (NCAT), prioritized regional and national actions and financing needs, and discussed strategies for strengthening service delivery and user engagement. The final day saw the launch of the World Bank Regional Roadmap for Modernizing Central Asia’s Hydrometeorological Services, marking a significant step forward in strengthening the region’s resilience to climate-related challenges.
The event resulted in several key commitments. WMO Members pledged to enhance regional cooperation, ensure system interoperability, and transition project activities into sustainable operational services. National representatives from all five countries reaffirmed their commitment to modernizing hydrometeorological services under CAHMP-II.
Project partners, including FMI, SDC, and WFP, shared insights on improving the regional roadmap and action plan, drawing from their national and regional experiences. Additionally, country delegations endorsed the draft regional roadmap, emphasizing the need for sustainability, interoperability, capacity-building, and improving the visibility of hydrometeorological agencies.
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