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This workshop will bring together representatives of the national meteorological and hydrological services and relevant ministries from Kazakhstan, Kyrgyz Republic, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan with regional entities and international partners active in the field of hydrometeorology. The event seeks to develop a roadmap for regional collaboration under the proposed Second Phase of the Central Asia Hydrometeorology Modernization Project (CAHMP II) and agree on the next steps for the preparation of the regional activities under the project.
The workshop will feature discussions on the challenges and prospects of advancing regional hydromet cooperation, including speakers from the World Bank, the World Meteorological Organization, and regional entities such as Executive Committee of the International Fund for Saving the Aral Sea and the Regional Center for Hydrology. Key areas for workshop discussion include the enhancement of hydromet infrastructure, data collection, processing, forecasting, warning dissemination, and service delivery.
CAHMP II builds upon the achievements of its predecessor, which delivered significant enhancements in regional hydromet collaboration and established the Central Asia Flood Early Warning System (CAFEWS). The next phase of the proposed project is dedicated to reinforcing regional and national hydrometeorological systems, concentrating on the provision of services and products that facilitate effective management of weather-related variability, promote green development, support climate change adaptation, and enhance disaster preparedness.
When: February 29 – March 1, 2024
Where: Almaty, Kazakhstan
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Thursday, February 29, 2024 |
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8.30-9.00 |
Registration of participants |
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9.00-9.15 |
Welcome and introduction of participants | H. Brecht, WBG |
15 mins. |
9:15-9:45 |
CAHMP I achievements and progress to date for the preparation of CHAMP II | F. Kaya, WMO H. Brecht, WBG |
30 mins. |
9:45-11:15 |
Challenges and opportunities for enhancing regional hydromet cooperation in Central Asia |
Regional Organizations: - EC-IFAS - Regional Center for Hydrology - RTC Tashkent - RSMC Tashkent - CAFEWS/CARFFGS Astana |
90 mins. |
11.15-11.45 |
COFFEE BREAK |
30 mins. |
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11:45-13:15 |
Opportunities for regional cooperation – Perspectives from NHMSs: - Achievements, gaps, lessons learned - Regional activities to be implemented under CAHMP II |
Representatives of NHMSs: - Kazakhstan - Kyrgyzstan - Tajikistan - Turkmenistan - Uzbekistan |
90 mins. |
13.15-14.45 |
LUNCH |
90 mins. |
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14.45-15:45 |
Breakout sessions: 1. Enhancing hydromet infrastructure and data collection/processing 2. Enhancing hydromet data processing and system for effective hydromet forecasting and warning 3. Strengthening hydromet information, warning dissemination, impact-based forecasting, and service delivery in coordination with NDMAs and other national stakeholders |
60mins. |
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15.45-16.15 |
COFFEE BREAK |
30 mins. |
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16.15-16.45 |
Reporting back and discussion |
30 mins. |
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16:45-17:00 |
Wrap up |
T. Jukusheva, WBG |
15 mins. |
18.00-20.00 |
DINNER at BELVEDERE restaurant, T floor, Intercontinental Almaty |
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Friday, March 1, 2024 |
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9:00-9:10 |
Recap of the first day |
S. Forsch, WBG |
10 mins. |
9:10-10:10 |
Regional cooperation opportunities under CAHMP II | F. Kaya, WMO A. Soares, WBG |
60 mins. |
10:10-11:15 |
Breakout sessions 1. Integrating data, modelling, and forecasting for service provision 2. Tackling challenges with innovative technologies and solutions for hydromet services 3. Building capacity and institutional strengthening for hydromet services in Central Asia |
65 mins. |
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11:15-11:45 |
COFFEE BREAK |
30 mins. |
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11:45-12:15 |
Reporting back and discussion |
30 mins. |
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12.15-12:45 |
Summary of discussions, next steps, wrap up | H. Brecht, WBG |
30 mins. |
12:45-14.15 |
LUNCH |
90 mins. |
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Date: February 29 - March 01, 2024
Location: Almaty, Kazakhstan