WIGOS ACTIVITIES IN RA I
(AFRICA)
WIGOS Implementation Plan RA I
Presented by Dr Mamadou Lamine BAH
Former WMO RA-I President
What is WIGOS?
 A framework for integrating WMO observing systems
and WMO contributions to co-sponsored observing
systems,
 … for better planning, operating and delivering
observations to meet user needs, to enable more
efficient and effective service delivery.
 WIGOS includes:
– Global Observing System (GOS)
– WMO Hydrological Observing Systems
– observing components of:
• Global Atmospheric Watch (GAW)
• Global Cryosphere Watch (GCW)
(surface-based and space-based sub-systems)
Note: WIGOS is neither … nor …
WIGOS Timeline
WIGOS Pre-operational Phase
2016-2019
Congress 16
Congress 17
Congress 18
Wigos – WMO Strategic priority
WIGOS
Concept
WIGOS
Framework
WIGOS
Operational
WIGOS Framework
• At its simplest, the WIGOS framework is
about:
• Documenting and implementing standard and
recommended practices and procedures in
making and sharing observations,
• Coordination, collaboration and building
partnerships for efficiency and effectiveness,
• Integration and interoperability in all senses,
• Timely delivery of observations that meet user
needs in a way they can use them,
• Empowering and extending the reach of NMHSs,
reinforcing their leadership and building partnerships
with contributors & users, … … …
WIGOS Key areas
9. Capacity
Development
2. Collaboration with cosponsors and partners
To oversee, guide and coordinate WIGOS
To plan, implement and evolve
WIGOS component systems
10.
Communications
and outreach
To ensure supply of and access to
WIGOS observations
1. Management of
WIGOS Implementation
3. Design,
planning and
optimised
evolution
4. Observing
system
operation &
maintenance
To facilitate and support the operation of WIGOS
8. Data discovery,
delivery & archival
7. Operational
Information
Resource
6. Standardization,
interoperability &
compatibility
5. Quality
Management
1. Management of WIGOS
Implementation in RA I
Activity
Deliverables
Time
Resp
1.1
R
SR
N
Establish the Regional WIGOS
Governance structure, including
sub-regional responsible bodies,
and technical groups for each
subregions
RA-I WIGOS Governance
2012
structure, incl. WGs established MG
with TOR (see ANNEX 1, Figure (L)
1)
1.2
R
SR
N
Provide an effective RA-I focal
points at regional, sub-regional
and national levels, to liaise with
CBS, CIMO and other relevant
TCs, WIGOS-PO on the
implementation of WIGOS and
EGOS-IP in the Region
National and sub-regional Focal 2012
points at all levels are identified PRs
(L)
with special interest for CBS,
CIMO
1 - Management of WIGOS Implementation in
RA I (Cont’d)
1.3 Develop and update the
R Regional WIGOS
SR Implementation Plan for Region
I (R-WIP-I), reflecting subregional priorities
1) Up-to-date RA-WIP-I,
2012including:
2013
a) actions sheets from all
RA1 TTsubregions,
WIGOS
b) actions specified at WIP for
(L)
regional level,
c) actions specified at EGOS-IP
relevant to RA I
1.4 Mobilize needed resources for
R supporting the WIGOS
N implementation in the Region
and all subregions
Appropriate resources are
identified and available from
Secretariat, subregions,
partners, stakeholders and
Members for supporting actions
Annual M&E reports;
Problems are identified and
sorted out timely
1.5 Monitor and evaluate (M&E)
R WIGOS implementation
SR activities
N
20122015
MG
PRs
(H)
20122015
G/WMO
(L)
2. Collaboration with WMO and
sponsored observing systems
2.1
R
SR
N
Identify and engage key partner
organizations (water, marine,
agriculture, environment and
research institutes, private
sector, etc.) in implementation of
WIGOS at regional, sub-regional
and national levels
2.2 Establish working mechanisms
R with clear targets (such as data
SR policies, MoUs, agreements) for
N collaboration in WIGOS
implementation in the Region
MoUs and Agreements
signed with regional, subregional and national
partner organizations
co-
20122015
RA1 Pdt,
PRs
(H)
Established collaboration
2012-15
mechanisms;
RA1 Pdt,
Increased number and
PRs
amount of exchanged
(H)
observations, with the
partners at regional, subregional and national levels,
based on MoUs and
agreements.
3. Design, planning and optimized evolution of WIGOS
and its regional, sub-regional and national observing
components
3.1 Design and plan observing systems in the
Region taking into account:
R
a) The technical guidance as represented in the
EGOS-IP and relevant observing systems IP;
b) Recommendations by XV-RA-I session
c) Observational Requirements expressed in
GFCS-IP;
d) Up-to-date users requirements for data,
including international river basin authorities
Optimized
regional
integrated
observing
system design
plan taking into
account partners
requirements
20122015
3.2 Develop a design of new RBN, in close
collaboration with CBS
R
Design of a new
RBN
2012-15
3.3 Based on the design of a new RBN, design and
SR plan observing systems in sub-regions taking
into account their priorities and requirements
Optimized subregional
observing
systems design
plans
2013-15
TTWIGOS
(H)
TT-WIGOS
(H)
Sub-reg
Reps in
TTWIGOS
(M)
4. Integrated Observing System Operation
and Maintenance
4.1
R
4.2
R
SR
Collect and compile examples of
best practices and technical
documentation
Availability of
technical documents
and best practices
Establish a regional/sub-regional
Repository available
repository of guidance and technical to Members
documentation
2012-13
TT-WIGOS
+ WMO Sec
(L)
2012-15
TT-WIGOS
+ WMO Sec
(M)
5. Integrated Quality Management
5.1
R
Examine current quality management
practices being used in the Region,
including calibration of instruments for
surface-based observations
Availability of
2012-13
status report on the TT-WIGOS
+ WMO
current quality of
Sec
management
(L)
practices
5.2
R
Establish mechanisms and systems to
improve, monitor and document the
quality of observations from the WIGOS
Regional observing components at all
stages of data processing
Established
2012-15
TT-WIGOS
mechanisms for
improved quality of +Members
observations at all + WMO
Sec
levels
(H)
5.3
R
Ensure, where possible, traceability of
Traceable
observations to the international
observations
standards (such as International System
of Units (SI)), focusing initially on
surface pressure, temperature,
precipitation and humidity
2012-15
TT-WIGOS
+ RICs
+ WMO
Sec
(H)
5. Integrated Quality Management (Cont’d)
5.4 Progressively achieve compliance of
all RICs with international standards
R
Compliance of
RICs
2012-15
5.5 Achieve the functionality of RICs and
RRCs in all five sub-regions
R
RICs and RRCs
fulfil their
mandates
2012-15
5.6 Enhance support by RICs to Members
and encourage Members to work with
R
RICs and RRCs
Established
mechanisms for
collaboration
between RICs,
RRCs and
Members
2012-15
5.7 Achieve, through collaborative effort
of Kenya, Morocco and South Africa
R
full functionality of the RMIC
Resp
Members
(RICs)
(H)
Resp
Members
(H)
RICs
Members
(M)
2012-15
Operational RMIC
S. Africa
Morocco
Kenya
(M)
5. Integrated Quality Management (Cont’d)
5.8 Ensure that surface-based sites that
R are needed for calibration/validation
of satellite data are specified
List of surface-based
sites for
calibration/validation
of satellite data
2012-15
TTWIGOS
(M)
6. Standardization, System Interoperability
and Data Compatibility
6.1
R
Implement the siting classification
throughout the Region
Siting classification 2012-15
Members
implemented
(H)
6.2
R
SR
6.3
R
SR
6.4
N
Establish mechanisms for monitoring of with WMO
2012-15
TTcompliance with WMO standards at
standard;
WIGOS
regional and sub-regional level
More WMO
WMO Sec
standards are
Members
implemented at the (H)
national level
Encourage Members to generate and
Metadata generated 2012-15
TTprovide metadata (to WIR-OSCAR)
WIGOS
WMO Sec
Members
(H)
Achieve migration to TDCF in the
Region
Migration
completed
2012-14
Members
(H)
7. The WIGOS Operational Information
Resource
7.1 Develop and maintain a regional
R metadata database and a web portal
to contribute to the WIR-OSCAR
Operational
regional/sub regional
WIR
2012-15
7.2 Encourage Members to provide and
Up-to-date
R share up-to-date communication and information available
outreach information through the WIR
2012-15
TT-WIGOS
WMO Sec
(H)
Members
WMO Sec
(M)
8. Data discovery, delivery and archival
8.1
R
N
8.2
N
Encourage Members to be designated as Members
WIS DCPCs or GISCs;
designated as
DCPCs / GISCs;
Ensure Members to establish WIS NCs
NCs established
Encourage Members to share data and
Enhanced
metadata via WIS, including from
availability of data
institutions other than NHMSs
and products
2012-15
Members
WMO Sec
(H)
2012-15
Members
WMO Sec
(H)
9. Capacity development
9.1
R
SR
Identify the needs for new Regional
Centres of Excellence (RICs, RRCs,
RMICs, RTCs)
At least one RIC in each
Sub-region approved by
RA I
2012-15
9.2
R
SR
Define TORs of these Centres for
strengthening the regional capacity on
WIGOS
Operational RICs
2012-15
TT-WIGOS
PRS
WMO Sec
(M)
TT-WIGOS
PRS
WMO Sec
(M)
9. Capacity development (cont’d)
9.3
R
N
Prove assistance to Members to
establish/enhance institutional
mandates and policies that enable
effective implementation, operation and
management of observing systems by
Members
9.4
R
N
Prove assistance to Members to fill the
existing gaps in the design, operation
and maintenance of WIGOS observing
systems, including both the
infrastructure and human capacities
development
Established/enhanced
institutional mandates
and policies for effective
implementation, operation
and management of
observing systems by
Members
Gaps in the WIGOS
observing systems of
Member countries are
identified and filled
2012-15
WMO Sec
RA1 MG
PRs
(M)
2012-15
RA1 MG
TT-WIGOS
WMO Sec
Members
TCs
(M)
10. Communication and outreach
10.1
R
SR
N
Utilise communication
strategies developed by ICGWIGOS and material provided
by WIGOS-PO to raise
awareness and commitment
to WIGOS in the Region
Effective communication
and outreach for WIGOS
across the Region by
presentations and side
events at regional high level
events.
2012-15
10.2
R
SR
N
Develop communication and
outreach material of RA I with
a special focus on policymakers
Communication and
outreach material of RA I is
available through
appropriate means (WIR,
RANET, forums, etc.)
2013
RA1-Vice
Pdt
RA1 MG
WMO Sec
(L)
WMO Sec
WMO Reg
Offices
Members
(L)
10. Communication and outreach (cont’d)
10.3 Communicate WIGOS benefits
using all possibilities, such as
R
SR COFs, AMCOMET
N
Workshops & side events at 2012-15
regional, sub-regional and
national levels for promoting RA1
Members
WIGOS
10.4
R
SR
N
PRs have clear
2013
understanding of WIGOS
and are aware of their roles RA1 MG
in implementation of WIGOS WMO Sec
Convene WIGOS
implementation awareness
meetings for PRs at subregional level
w/
support
WMO Sec
(L)
(L)
RA-I WIGOS GOVERNANCE AND WORKING STRUCTURE
Road Map
Pre-Operational phase (2012-2015)
•
•
•
•
Information gathering (inventories)
Setting up of institutional frameworks
Human Capacity development at all levels
Preparation of National WIGOS/ WIS
Templates
• Training of national WIGOS/ WIS coordinators/
focal points
• Design of web portals for trouble shooting and
updates
Road Map
Operational Evolution Phase: 2016-2020
• WIGOS being operational at national level during
above period
• Setting up of National Data Centres (collection,
formatting, quality control and archiving)
• Establishment of National Theme Committees
(agriculture, water, transport, energy, health,
communication, etc) as per national priorities and
challenges
• Design of expert systems for early warning and
service delivery
• Support systems fully capacitated (e.g.
maintenance, training, awareness)
Risks and Assumptions
• All Task Force Members will be diligent enough to
provide necessary sub-regional inputs
• Sub-regional priorities may be too complex and
varied to use umbrella approach (e.g., political
considerations)
• Necessary budgetary requirements will be
available (resource mobilisation strategy is vital)
• Task Force on WIS is active
Guiding call
• For WIGOS to succeed in Africa (RA I) ,
commitment begins with me, commitment
begins with you and your government,
commitment begins with all of us!
• WMO and RA I will continue play their part.
Let our nations deliver!
• Collaboration with WMO Members within the Region is
critical important: Proverb:
– If you want go fast, go alone;
– if you want go far, go together !!
Decisions by Cg-17
Regional Associations are requested to:
• Assign high priority to the implementation and
further development of WIGOS in their Regions
• Update their R-WIP accordingly;
• Strengthen their role in managing and
supervising the implementation and further
development of WIGOS;
• Coordinate WIGOS implementation with the
implementation of WIS and other WMO key
priorities in their operating plans and work
programmes;
Decisions by Cg-17
• Collaborate on the development of the
concept, and establishment of the Regional
WIGOS Centres;
• Provide regional support to Members in
accordance with the Regional WIGOS
Implementation Plan and in a response to
their requests (subject to availability of
resources or funds);
Decisions by Cg-17
• Continue to promote capacity development,
communications and outreach activities to
assist Members in the implementation of
WIGOS;
XVI-RA I guidance
It is desirable to:
• strengthen and enhance partnership (4 “C”)
through Region-wide organizations or subregional groupings overseeing the observing
systems.
• advance regional technical infrastructure
to meet the regional WIGOS requirements
translated into R-WIP
4 “C” stands for
– Collaboration
– Cooperation
– Coordination
– Communication
at regional, sub-regional levels for the mutual
benefit for all Members …
“I win, you win, we all win …”
Regional Basic Networks
• Issue: reduced availability of RBSN data, especially
upper-air data with a negative impact on the
quality of medium-range forecast products over all
Regions, not just over Region I itself;
• RA should:
– assist Members in the implementation and
operation of RBSN/RBCN stations;
– implement a Regional Basic Observing
Network when a concept is approved;
Plan for WIGOS Pre-operational
Phase (PWPP)
 Objective of the WIGOS Pre-operational Phase
1. To build on and strengthen the WIGOS framework to
deliver a fully operational WIGOS in 2020;
2. To place increased emphasis on regional and national
activities.
 Five priority areas
1.National WIGOS implementation
2.WIGOS Regulatory and Guidance Material
3.WIGOS Information Resource
4.WIGOS Data Quality Monitoring System
5.Regional WIGOS Centres
Conclusions
 WIGOS to be implemented by Cg-18, but achieving full operation
and compliance will be ongoing process;
 WIGOS, with its strong and evolving foundation, will:
 Enable WMO to assist and guide Members, in context of all
WMO priorities (DRR, GFCS, etc.)
 Enable RAs to support and evolve observing and service
capacities with their Region
 Empower Members
 to design, evolve and sustain integrated observing systems
that meet national needs; and
 To reinforce their national mandate and leadership, under
WIGOS, WIS and WMO banners