WMO Technical Advisory Services to Côte d'Ivoire VIGICLIMM Project
Текущая ситуация
The VIGICLIMM Project is a major initiative led by the Government of Côte d'Ivoire, financed through a EUR 28 million loan from the Agence Française de Développement (AFD). It aims to modernize meteorological infrastructure, enhance climate monitoring, and improve early warning systems to mitigate extreme weather impacts.
The project focuses on upgrading meteorological observation networks, implementing advanced forecasting and data management systems, strengthening technical capacity within SODEXAM, and developing an integrated early warning system for disaster risk reduction. These improvements will ensure reliable weather and climate services to support critical sectors such as agriculture, aviation, and disaster response.
WMO provides Technical Advisory Services to ensure compliance with global standards and best practices. WMO’s role includes technical oversight, capacity building, development of multi-hazard early warning systems, governance support, and project management guidance to ensure efficient implementation and long-term sustainability.
By leveraging WMO’s expertise, VIGICLIMM is building a resilient meteorological system that enhances climate adaptation, disaster risk reduction, and socio-economic development. The collaboration between SODEXAM, AFD, and WMO highlights the importance of international partnerships in advancing climate resilience.
Объем
The VIGICLIMM Project is designed to modernize Côte d'Ivoire’s meteorological services to enhance climate resilience, disaster preparedness, and socio-economic development. Its objectives align closely with the WMO Technical Advisory Services, ensuring that all advancements comply with international meteorological standards and best practices.
VIGICLIMM Project Objectives:
- Strengthen meteorological observation and forecasting infrastructure through upgraded systems and modernized stations.
- Improve national early warning capabilities to mitigate risks from extreme weather and climate hazards.
- Enhance institutional and technical capacity within SODEXAM to sustain long-term meteorological improvements.
- Develop tailored meteorological services to support agriculture, aviation, and disaster management.
- Ensure sustainable meteorological governance by integrating international best practices into national policies.
WMO Technical Advisory Services Objectives:
- Provide technical oversight and quality assurance for infrastructure upgrades, ensuring compliance with WMO standards.
- Support the development of a robust early warning system aligned with global frameworks for disaster risk reduction.
- Facilitate training programs to enhance expertise in forecasting, data management, and system operations.
- Assist in the development of Côte d'Ivoire’s National Meteorological Strategic Plan (2024-2027) to strengthen strategic planning and governance.
- Ensure effective project implementation through financial oversight, milestone verification, and sustainability planning.
Цели
The VIGICLIMM Project and WMO’s Technical Advisory Services work in synergy to strengthen Côte d'Ivoire’s meteorological capacity, enhance early warning systems, and ensure the sustainable development of climate services. The project outputs are structured into key focus areas:
1. Infrastructure Development and System Integration (VIGICLIMM Project)
- Installation of meteorological observation systems, including 27 synoptic stations, AWOS for aviation meteorology, and a modern weather radar.
- Deployment of advanced climate data management and forecasting systems to improve climate prediction accuracy.
- Integration of a real-time meteorological data platform to support national and regional decision-making.
2. Capacity Building and Training (WMO Technical Advisory Services & VIGICLIMM Project)
- Development and implementation of technical training programs for meteorologists, technicians, and data analysts.
- Training of national staff in radar operations, forecasting techniques, and climate data management.
- Establishment of a sustainable knowledge transfer program to ensure long-term expertise in meteorological operations.
3. Early Warning and Climate Services (VIGICLIMM Project & WMO Technical Advisory Services)
- Development of multi-hazard early warning systems for disaster risk reduction and public safety.
- Integration of early warning solutions into national emergency response frameworks.
- Customization of climate services to support agriculture, aviation, and urban flood risk management.
4. Governance and Strategic Support (WMO Technical Advisory Services)
- Advisory support for the development of Côte d'Ivoire’s National Meteorological Strategic Plan (2024-2027).
- Guidance on regulatory frameworks and policy enhancement to strengthen institutional sustainability.
- Financial and project oversight, ensuring transparent fund management and timely project execution.
5. Technical Oversight and Compliance (WMO Technical Advisory Services)
- Ensuring compliance of meteorological radars, synoptic stations, and forecasting tools with WMO standards.
- Providing expert guidance for Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) of meteorological equipment.
- Supporting the implementation of multi-hazard early warning systems aligned with international best practices.
6. Policy and Institutional Sustainability (WMO Technical Advisory Services)
- Contributing to the development and implementation of the National Meteorological Strategic Plan (2024-2027).
- Providing advisory input for the drafting of the Côte d'Ivoire Meteorological Code.
- Strengthening sustainability through strategic financial models and institutional framework guidance.
Состав
- Enhanced forecasting accuracy and improved climate data accessibility.
- Increased national resilience to extreme weather events through advanced early warnings.
- Greater efficiency in meteorological operations through modernized infrastructure.
- Strengthened national meteorological governance to support long-term sustainability.
- Improved collaboration with regional and global meteorological networks
Фон
1. Institutional Strengthening and Policy Frameworks
Development of the National Meteorological Code
- Provided expert guidance for the revision and adoption of Côte d’Ivoire’s National Meteorological Code, ensuring compliance with WMO regulatory frameworks and best practices.
- Strengthened the legal framework for meteorological governance, defining clear mandates and operational guidelines for national meteorological institutions.
National Strategic Plan (NSP) for Meteorological Services
- Developed the National Strategic Plan (NSP) for 2024–2027, outlining modernization priorities for SODEXAM.
- Conducted stakeholder engagement workshops to align meteorological objectives with national development strategies.
- Strengthened early warning systems, forecasting capabilities, and climate resilience strategies, ensuring alignment with WMO’s WIGOS and EW4ALL initiatives.
Socio-Economic Evaluation and Business Plan Development
- Conducted a detailed socio-economic assessment to quantify the value of meteorological services across sectors such as agriculture, aviation, and disaster risk reduction.
- Provided a cost-benefit analysis to justify investments in meteorological modernization.
- Developed a sustainability-focused business model for SODEXAM, incorporating:
- Revenue diversification strategies, including value-added meteorological services for industry sectors.
- Cost-recovery mechanisms to optimize financial sustainability.
- Public-private partnership models to enhance funding opportunities and service delivery efficiency.
2. Workforce Planning and Capacity Development (Ongoing Initiative)
Strategic Workforce Planning (GPEC) Implementation
- The Strategic Workforce Planning (GPEC) consultant’s work has recently commenced, focusing on:
- Assessing workforce capabilities at SODEXAM to align with evolving meteorological services.
- Identifying skill gaps and formulating a competency-based recruitment and training strategy.
- Developing a workforce adaptation strategy, including recommendations for mobility, recruitment, and reorganization.
- Facilitating capacity-building workshops, ensuring HR strategies support future meteorological developments.
Training and Skill Enhancement
- Conducted technical training for meteorologists and technicians, covering:
- Linux and Python programming to improve meteorological data processing capabilities.
3. Technical Support for Meteorological Systems Deployment (Ongoing Initiative)
Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) (Ongoing)
- The consultant for meteorological system acceptance testing has provided critical expertise in:
- FAT validation processes for meteorological systems, ensuring alignment with international standards.
- Review of technical specifications and performance benchmarks for weather observation, forecasting, and data processing systems.
- Supervision of test protocols, ensuring seamless integration of meteorological information systems with existing infrastructure.
4. Radar System Deployment and Integration
Phase 1 – Initial Radar Advisory (Completed)
- Completed technical evaluation, site selection, and procurement advisory for a radar, enhancing national weather surveillance.
- Provided recommendations on radar specifications and technology choices, including frequency selection and polarimetric capabilities.
- Conducted environmental and interference studies to optimize radar placement and minimize operational constraints.
Phase 2 – Implementation of the C-Band Radar (Ongoing with a New Consultant)
Following the decision of the VIGICLIMM Steering Committee to proceed with the implementation of the C-band radar, a new Senior Radar Systems Consultant was recruited to support the installation, testing, and operationalization of the radar. The consultant’s responsibilities include:
- Overseeing the technical specifications to ensure compliance with international meteorological standards.
- Providing support for Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) to verify radar performance.
- Coordinating with the radar vendor to ensure proper installation and integration with SODEXAM’s existing meteorological infrastructure.
- Training SODEXAM personnel on radar operations, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
- Validating contractual deliverables to ensure all commitments are met before project closure.
5. Regional and International Collaboration
- Collaborated with Morocco’s General Directorate of Meteorology (DGM) to deploy experts for FAT and SAT of 27 Automatic Weather Stations (AWS) and 4 Automated Weather Observing Systems (AWOS).
- Supported the execution of FAT for 27 AWS and 4 AWOS, as well as the first SAT for 10 synoptic stations, ensuring compliance with international meteorological standards.
- Область:
- Region I: Africa
- Climate Resilience and Adaptation
- Disaster Risk Reduction
- Global Framework for Climate Services
- WMO Integrated Global Observing System
- Aviation meteorological services
- Capacity Development
- Governance
- Forecasting
- Observations
- Data Management
- Early Warnings
- Service Delivery
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