WORLD METEOROLOGICAL ORGANIZATION
EXECUTIVE COUNCIL
PANEL OF EXPERTS ON POLAR AND HIGH MOUNTAIN
OBSERVATIONS, RESEARCH AND SERVICES
Sixth session
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Date: 14.8.2015
AGENDA ITEM: 1.3
Reykjavik, Iceland, 8 – 11 September 2015
PROVISIONAL AGENDA and TENTATIVE WORK PLAN
The emphasis for this meeting is to follow-up decisions of the Seventeenth World
Meteorological Congress (Cg-17) and the Sixty-seventh session of the Executive Council
(EC-67) to further the WMO Polar and High Mountain Activities.
All documents will be available at:
https://www.wmo.int/pages/prog/www/polar/sessions.html
VENUE:
Hotel Natura in Reykjavík
http://www.icelandairhotels.com/en/hotels/natura
DAY 1: TUESDAY, 8 SEPTEMBER
09:00 – 09:45
1.
Organization of the Session (Co-Chairs)
1.1 Welcome
1.2 Introductions of members
1.3 Adoption of the Agenda
1.4 Working arrangements
09:45 – 10:30
2.
EC-PORS: Objectives and Strategic Framework (Co-Chairs)
2.1 WMO Polar & High Mountain Activities (P&HMA) in the WMO Strategic Plan
Priority areas for future. The Panel will be informed of the implication of Cg-17
decisions on the budget, strategic and operational plans on EC-PORS activities.
2.2 New Terms of Reference
10:30 – 11:15 Group Photo & Health Break
11:15 – 12:00
3.
Review of EC-PORS Activities since EC-PORS-5
Major achievements of the Task Teams.
3.1 Observations Framework (Snorrason) (15’)
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3.1.1 Antarctic activities (Stander, Colwell) (30’)
Status of development; Follow-up of Cg-17 and EC-67 decisions.
12:00 – 13:00 Lunch
13:00 – 15:00
3.
Review of EC-PORS Activities since EC-PORS-5 (Cont’d)
3.1.2 Global Cryosphere Watch (Key) (1h)
A status report on GCW development, implementation, and working
structure.
3.1.3 High Mountain Activities (Xiao) (30’)
Identification of appropriate components of high mountain regions’
hydro-meteorological and cryospheric observing systems and services.
3.1.4 Polar Space Initiatives; (Drinkwater) (30’)
Polar Space Initiatives in support of WMO P&HMA.
15:00 – 15:30 Health Break
15:30 – 17:45
3.
Review of EC-PORS Activities since EC-PORS-5 (Cont’d)
3.2 Research (Jung, Sparrow) (1h)
A status report on GIPPS development, steps proposed for GIPPS components
(the Polar Prediction Project by WWRP and the Polar Climate Predictability
Initiative by WCRP), including a plan for the Year of Polar Prediction (YOPP).
3.3 Services (Devaris, Tangen) (1h)
Status report on the Services White Paper and Polar Regional Climate Centres
and Outlook Forums.
3.4 International Polar Partnership Initiative (IPPI) (Co-Chairs; Grimes) (15’)
Status of IPPI Concept Paper and next steps by the IPPI Steering Group.
17:45 – 18:00 Wrap-up Day 1 and Setting the Stage for Day 2 (Co-chairs)
18:00 Icebreaker
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DAY 2: WEDNESDAY, 9 SEPTEMBER
09:00 – 09:45
Presentation; (TBD)
(Presentations by local government agencies, relevant research institutes and
organizations, etc.)
09:45 – 12:00 (A Health Break will occur at an appropriate time)
4.
Perspectives of Partners;
4.1 Consideration of reports and suggested actions submitted by Partners. (Angle)
4.2 Presentations by PORS members with partner affiliations; (15’ each)
AMAP
IASC
IACS
IICWG
IPA
SCAR
ATCM
4.3 General discussion, exchange of views; (Co-chairs)
12:00 – 12:30
5.
Contribution of the Panel to the Global Framework for Climate Services
(GFCS); (Co-chairs)
12:30 – 13:30 Lunch
13:30 – 17:45
6.
Break-Out Sessions (including Health Break at an appropriate time)
To develop work plans for consideration by the Panel:
(i) Observations (Árni Snorrason)
(ii) Research (Øystein Hov)
(iii) Services (Aimee Devaris, Helge Tangen)
17:45 – 18:00 Wrap – Up and preparations for Day 3 (Co-chairs)
--------------------DAY 3: THURSDAY, 10 SEPTEMBER
09:00 – 09:45
Presentation; (TBD)
(Presentations by local government agencies, relevant research institutes and
organizations, etc.)
09:45 – 10:30
6.
Reports and Recommendations from the Break-Out Sessions
Session chairs will present recommendations and work plans
10:30 – 11:00 Health Break
11:00 – 12:00
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6.
Open Discussion on Recommendations and Work Plans from the BreakOut Sessions (EC-PORS Co-Chairs)
12:00 – 13:30 Lunch
13:30 – 15:00
7.
Future Work Programme
7.1 Continuing engagement of Partner organizations
7.2 Summary of Proposed tasks, actions and responsibilities, resulting from breakout sessions
7.3 Future Meetings of EC-PORS and its bodies
15:00 – 15:30 Health Break
15:30 – 17:00 Visit to Icelandic Meteorological Office
17:00 – 17:30 Wrap – Up and preparations for Day 4 (Co-chairs)
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DAY 4: FRIDAY, 11 SEPTEMBER
09:00 – 09:45
Presentation; (TBD)
(Presentations by local government agencies, relevant research institutes and
organizations, etc.)
09:45 – 11:45
8.
Structure and Modalities of EC-PORS (Co-chairs)
8.1 Structure of EC-PORS, Team leads and Co-chairs,
8.2 Panel membership
8.3 Outreach activities by Panel members
8.4 EC-PORS Trust Fund, funding of Panel sub-groups and activities,
8.5 Working mechanisms with WMO Constituent bodies and programmes,
8.6 Report to EC-68 (2016), including possible Resolution(s).
11:45 - 12:00 Closures and Farewell
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