A WMO OCP Workshop on the GBON and the SOFF was held in Austria

Announcement
24 أيلول/ سبتمبر 2024

WMO Open Consultative Platform (OCP) Workshop on the Global Basic Observing Network (GBON) and the Systematic Observations Financing Facility (SOFF) was held in Austria, co-organized by by GeoSphere Austria, the HydroMeteorological and Environmental Industry Association (HMEI), the SOFF Secretariat, and the WMO Secretariat. 

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The Workshop provided insights on: 

  1. The intention and progress of WMO’s Global Basic Observing Network (GBON), discussing key issues arising from recent planning and implementation.
  2. The latest plans and implementation status of the Systematic Observations Financing Facility (SOFF), highlighting the possibility of further engagement by the private sector.
  3. The experience of SOFF implementation in Rwanda, including key challenges related to private sector engagement.
  4. Opportunities for private sector engagement and collaborative efforts to close the observation gaps in regions with the greatest needs. 

A Press Release and the materials for the Workshop are available at the link below, as well as on the event page:

Press Release

Event Site

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