Transcript WMO View on the Development of GCOS 18th Session GCOS Steering Committee Barbara J.

WMO View on the Development
of GCOS
18th Session GCOS Steering Committee
Barbara J. Ryan
Director, WMO Space Programme
29 September 2010
Geneva
WMO proud sponsor of GCOS
Impressive accomplishments since establishment
• Has brought together an international community for
climate observations
• Implementation Plan and identification of ECVs
• Linkages with other global observing systems
Essential for the future
• Linkages to GFCS
Challenges
Budget – Zero Nominal Growth (ZNG)
Scientific/policy interface disconnect
• Engaging the CEB
• Truly recognizing the power of the global observing
systems
• Recognizing the importance of co-sponsorship –
regardless of who pays for what
Role of Steering Committee – science direction as
compared to management direction
Opportunities
Partners must engage and be more vocal
UNFCCC mechanism must continue to be leveraged
Must continue to reference linkages with other
observing systems