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View article: Benefits and Challenges of distance Learning approaches for the Training of Climate Services Professionals in sub-Saharan Africa
Benefits and Challenges of distance Learning approaches for the Training of Climate Services Professionals in sub-Saharan Africa Open
<p>Distance learning is assuming a greater value in professional training both because of its lower cost compared to face-to-face learning and for the opportunities it provides in periods when trainee displacement is hindered by soci…
View article: Guidance on Integrated Urban Hydro-meteorological, Climate and Environmental Services: Challenges and the Way Forward
Guidance on Integrated Urban Hydro-meteorological, Climate and Environmental Services: Challenges and the Way Forward Open
This chapter describes a new World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) approach to the provision of science-based services to assist the planning of safe, healthy, resilient and climate-friendly cities. The approach is outlined in full in th…
View article: Pedagogical Models for Compelling Learning Experiences with Technology
Pedagogical Models for Compelling Learning Experiences with Technology Open
Technology offers tremendous opportunities to improve learning experiences and outcomes. However, we should be striving for technology-enhanced learning that not only brings more to learners, but demands more of them as well. Learning expe…
View article: Competencies based innovative learning solutions for co-development of climate services in West Africa
Competencies based innovative learning solutions for co-development of climate services in West Africa Open
In developing countries, and particularly in West Africa, the role of Climate Services (CS) for sustainable development is growing thanks to wide spreading collaboration among European institutions, including National Meteorological and Hy…
View article: The First Forecasters’ Handbook for West Africa
The First Forecasters’ Handbook for West Africa Open
Bridging the gap between rapidly moving scientific research and specific forecasting tools, Meteorology of Tropical West Africa: The Forecasters’ Handbook gives unprecedented access to the latest science for the region’s forecasters, resea…
View article: Learning and teaching about seasonal climate forecasts: a Mediterranean educational experience toward operational climate services
Learning and teaching about seasonal climate forecasts: a Mediterranean educational experience toward operational climate services Open
During the World Climate Conference-3, Capacity Development has been acknowledged as a transversal component underpinning all the other Pillars of the Global Framework for Climate Services. Within the Mediterranean basin, the interest of c…