Second High-level Session of the Open Consultative Platform

The Second High-level Session of the Open Consultative Platform (OCP-HL-2) was held on 26 and 27 May 2021 as an online event (Two-day online; 1.5-hour per day). The session discussed progress in thematic areas identified as “grand challenges” at the High-Level Round Table (OCP-HL-1).

The Session focused on two of the five themes of common concern for the stakeholders from all sectors identified at OCP-HL-1: A) the future of weather and climate forecasting, and B) the evolving roles and responsibilities – the future of the National Meteorological and Hydrological Services. The discussions support the building of a common vision of the weather and climate community with horizon 2030 and beyond.

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OCP-HL-2 was hosted by the Secretary-General and the President of WMO

Prof. Petteri Taalas

Secretary-General of WMO

Prof. Gerhard Adrian

President of WMO

The moderators: Erica Grow (USA) and Gerald Fleming (Ireland)

Ms. Erica Grow

Broadcast meteorologist

Mr. Gerald Fleming

Broadcast meteorologist

Day One: 26 May 15:00 to 16:30 CEST (13:00 to 14:30 UTC)

Theme: Launch of the first OCP White Paper on Future of Weather and Climate Forecasting (vision 2030+)

Invited Speakers:

Dr. Gilbert Brunet

Chair of the WMO Scientific Advisory Panel (SAP); Chief Scientist, BoM Australia

Dr. Florence Rabier

Director-General of the ECMWF

Dr. Kevin Petty

Director of Science and Forecast Operations and PPP, The Weather Company, IBM

Speakers and Panelists of Day One - 26 May 20211016.8 KB

Speakers Presentations in PDF:

Dr. Gilbert Brunet415.76 KB

Dr. Florence Rabier2.01 MB

Dr. Kevin Petty607.13 KB

WMO Open Consultative Platform White Paper #1 - Future of weather and climate forecasting: Part I - White Paper #1, Part II - Compilation of the PPE WP1 (WMO- No. 1263, 2021); Press release on 1 April 2021.

Day Two: 27 May 15:00 to 16:30 CEST (13:00 to 14:30 UTC)

Theme: Evolving Roles and Responsibilities – Future of National Meteorological and Hydrological Services (vision 2030+)

Invited Speakers:

Ms. Marianne Thyrring

PR of Denmark with WMO

Prof. Mansur Bako Matazu

PR of Nigeria with WMO

Mr. Naoyuki Hasegawa

PR of Japan with WMO

Speakers and Panelists of Day Two - 27 May 20211.02 MB

Speakers Presentations in PDF:

Ms. Marianne Thyrring725.16 KB

Prof. Mansur Bako Matazu1.59 MB

Mr. Naoyuki Hasegawa659.88 KB

A high-level panel with up to fifteen invited participants followed after the presentations to delve further into the highly important themes, aiming at formulating key messages on the way forward.

Information note360.72 KB

Bio of Speakers and Panelists for OCP-HL-2730.33 KB

The outcome of the session will be published as an OCP-HL-2 Summary with Key Messages soon.