Tag Archives: World Meteorological Organization

Multi-Hazard Early Warning Conference: Saving Lives, Reducing Losses

Posted on May 23, 2017 by UCR-CoP

Climate change, associated extreme weather and demographic shifts means that record numbers of people are exposed to floods, heatwaves and other hazards. Improved early warning systems and more coordinated disaster risk reduction are therefore more important than ever before. To … Continue reading →

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World Meteorological Organization (WMO) confirms 2016 as hottest year on record, about 1.1°C above pre-industrial era

Posted on January 19, 2017 by UCR-CoP

The year 2016 has been confirmed as the hottest year on record, surpassing the exceptionally high temperatures of 2015, according to a consolidated analysis by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO). The globally averaged temperature in 2016 was about 1.1°C higher … Continue reading →

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