Planning Workshop on Impact-Based Forecasting (IBF) and Climate Services

Day 3 Highlights

Day 2 covered review and summary from Day 2, WISER Asia Pacific Overview, discussion around IBF Toolkit Development challenges and many more.

DAY 3: Thursday 23rd January
Agenda ItemTimingModerator/Speaker/Presenter(s)Content
Session Chair: Ms. Ruby Rose Policarpio, RIMES
Day 2 Summary09:00-09:10Ms Helen Caughey, UKMOSummary of day 2 discussions and presentations
WISER Asia Pacific Overview09:10-09:30Mr Henry Thompson WISER AP Project Manager, UKMO- Overall objective for today – where we want to be/what we want to have identified/planned by the end of today

- Introduction to WISER AP including outcomes and objectives, funding mechanisms.
Discussion around IBF toolkit development09:30-10:00Ms Helen Caughey, UKMOInteractive discussion and planning around potential resources which could be developed following the examples shared yesterday. Identification of potential case studies, and/or specific gaps, challenges etc.,
Workplan Development10:00-10:45Met OfficeIdentification of potential activities under WISER Asia Pacific support to IBF in SAHF
Coffee Break10:45-11:00
Workplan Development11:00-12:30Met OfficeInteractive group discussions developing the activities into a workplan to include; resources, responsibilities, mechanisms, timelines.
Lunch12:30-13:30
Session Chair: Dr. K J Ramesh, RIMES
GESI approaches and considerations13:30-14:30Mr Ramiz Khan, Urban Advisor, Red Cross Red Crescent Climate Centre (RCCC) Mr Guigma Kiswendsida, Climate Science Advisor, RCCCInteractive session sharing experience and techniques for reaching and evidencing impact for vulnerable communities inc., GESI and related areas

- RCRC Approaches to reach vulnerable communities

- Learnings and Experiences on reach and impact of climate and weather services

- Role of GESI in Impact Based Forecasting

- GESI Approaches and Considerations Video
Presentation on workplan14:30-15:15Met OfficePresentation on workplan development and refinement of ideas/addressing any gaps/questions
Coffee Break15:15-15:30
Workplan MEL15:15-16:00Met OfficeHow are we going to measure and evaluate activities in workplan
Summary and wrap up16:00-16:30Met Office / RIMES- Summary of key findings

- Next steps considering how to maintain engagement and traction.
SPECIAL DINNER (Starting 19:00 at the Pinnacle 4 (4th Floor-Intercontinental Side)