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DESCRIPTION:Open-source software has become increasingly crucial for the Wo
 rld Meteorological Organization (WMO) and its Members\, particularly those
  in developing countries\, Least Developed Countries (LDCs)\, and Small Is
 land Developing States (SIDS).  The potential of open source can enable cl
 imate action for adaptation\, while also addressing the challenges and opp
 ortunities presented by the current landscape of open-source development w
 ithin the WMO.\n\nOpen-source solutions also play a pivotal role as accele
 rators for the implementation of Early Warnings for All\, a key UN initiat
 ive in which WMO is playing a critical role\, aimed at protecting every pe
 rson on Earth with life-saving early warning systems by 2027. By providing
  accessible\, customizable\, and cost-effective tools\, open-source softwa
 re enables WMO Members to rapidly deploy and adapt early warning systems t
 o their specific needs and contexts. This approach is particularly crucial
  for developing countries\, LDCs and SIDS\, where resource constraints oft
 en hinder the implementation of proprietary solutions.\n\nMoreover\, open-
 source initiatives serve as powerful catalysts in supporting WMO Members' 
 efforts towards digital transformation. As National Meteorological and Hyd
 rological Services (NMHSs) worldwide strive to modernize their operations 
 and services\, open-source tools offer a flexible and scalable foundation 
 for innovation. They enable Members to leverage cutting-edge technologies\
 , collaborate on development\, and share best practices\, thus acceleratin
 g their digital transformation journeys while optimizing resource utilizat
 ion.\n\nFor many years\, WMO has been actively involved in developing and 
 supporting open-source software as a low-barrier\, low-cost solution for i
 ts Members. These efforts\, combined with comprehensive training and mento
 ring activities\, have been met with enthusiasm and success.\n\nThis prese
 ntation will provide an overview of Open Source at WMO\, its significant u
 se\, current status and future plans for increased development and use of 
 Open Source software to help lower the implementation barrier to data exch
 ange of weather/climate/water/environmental data.\n\nJoin us as we explore
  how WMO is transforming global weather\, water\, and climate data sharing
 \, and discover how this initiative\, along with FOSS4G tools\, is fosteri
 ng collaboration\, innovation\, and societal benefits on a global scale\, 
 with a particular focus on supporting Climate Action and Early Warning for
  All.
DTSTAMP:20260510T020141Z
LOCATION:Room Auditorio
SUMMARY:WMO and FOSS4G: a new horizon of open geospatial tools for weather/
 climate/water data - Tom Kralidis
URL:https://talks.staging.osgeo.org/foss4g-2024/talk/99SUVQ/
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