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Climate change threatens hydropower in Tanzania – but innovative solutions are emerging. Discover how the FOCUS-AFRICA project is empowering energy providers with cutting-edge tools and insights. Enhancing Tanzania’s Hydropower Production Through Advanced Climate Services Hydropower is the largest source of renewable energy in Tanzania, utilising nine river basins. Our changing global climate and the potential […]

Next Generation Challenges in Energy-Climate Modelling Workshop 2024 Online, Free to attend, 26th and 27th September 2024, 1200-1600 UTC (6-10am Denver, 1-5pm London, 2-6pm Berlin, 10pm-2am Sydney) Register here: https://forms.office.com/e/vhhWRgxEtq About the workshop: Energy systems around the world are undergoing rapid and far-reaching change.  With increasing renewable generation, exposure of infrastructure assets and evolving energy demand, the need for […]

Click here to the Online Version  A recent article published in Energies covers the WMO Global Energy Resilience Atlas and its role in assessing climate risks for the hydropower sector. This study delves into the implications of climate change on renewable energy sources, particularly hydropower, also emphasizes the critical role of climate models in predicting […]

WTO session for World Environment Day on Supporting the Transition to Clean Energy Wednesday, 5 June 2024, 08:00 – 10:00 UTC (10:00 – 12:00 CEST) For more information, visit the session webpage   Background   To mark World Environment Day, the World Trade Organization (WTO) will be hosting an event on June 5 at which […]

WMO Energy and Meteorology Portal  Launch Webinar Tuesday, 9 April 2024, 13:00 – 14:00 UTC. Click here to watch the recording Background In alignment with the World Meteorological Organization’s (WMO) strategic plan to better serve societal needs through the delivery of authoritative, accessible, user-oriented and fit-for-purpose information and services, an online platform has been created […]

Weather and Climate Services for Net-Zero Energy Transition: case studies in Costa Rica and Chile Thursday, 4 April 2024, Online, 14:00-15:30 UTC English-Spanish interpretation is available Click here to watch the recording! The WMO energy mini-projects initiative provides the required technical support to WMO Members by developing and implementing advanced weather, water, and climate services […]