PP for NMA
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The document discusses the importance of weather and climate information for disaster risk management in Ethiopia. It outlines that early warning systems (EWS) are critical for risk management and require timely data from sources like the Ministry of Water Resources, National Meteorological Agency, and Ministry of Agriculture. However, gaps exist in Ethiopia's EWS like mismatches between forecast timescales and bulletin frequencies, timeliness issues, quality concerns, and lack of sufficiently skilled personnel. The document concludes that agriculturalists and meteorologists must collaborate closely at all levels to strengthen decision-making support.
PP for NMA
- 1. The Importance of Weather/Climate information for Disaster Risk Management By Almaz Demessie Senior Agro Meteorologist Disaster Risk Management and Food Security Sector 3 – 4 June 2013
- 2. OUTLINE OF THE PRESENTATION •Introduction •Disaster Risk Management •Role of EW in risk management •Sources of data for EWS •Gaps in EWS •Conclusion
- 3. Introduction The previous approach for emergency response The traditional response to a shock in Ethiopia has been for the humanitarian emergency system to provide support for transitory needs. Broadly speaking the process for this is as follows: This response has historically been effective at saving lives which is the prime concern of a humanitarian response. However it has been less effective at saving livelihoods.
- 4. DISASTER RISK MANAGEMENT (THE NEW DIRECTIONS OF DRMFSS) 4 Pre-Disaster Post-Disaster During Disaster Disaster Risk Management Cycle
- 5. Role of EW in risk management Four conditions need to be fulfilled for risk management approach: • Early Warning • Contingency Plans • Contingent Financing • Institutions and Capacity
- 6. ROLE OF EW IN RISK MANAGEMENT… CONTD EWS can be defined as the provision of timely and effective information through identified institutions that allow individuals/communities at risk to take action or to reduce their risk and prepare of effective response.
- 7. SOURCES OF DATA FOR EWS The DRM approach relies heavily on the data generated by sectors such as The Ministry of Water Resources (MoWR); The National Meteorological Agency (NMA); The MoARD other agencies and database infrastructure
- 8. Gaps in EWS Important information could not available as per required level for our system (mismatching problem) E.g. EWRD preparing Fortnight bulletin but there is no weather forecast in 15 days basis, EWRD preparing Monthly bulletin in Amharic in Ethiopian calender using monthly forecast prepared in Julian calendar some time the difference goes up to 10 days.
- 9. Gaps in.. contd Timeliness problem, some time the data posted by the request of the users Data and matterial quality problem Availability of appropriate personnel, can be engage in other urgent mission
- 10. Gaps in .. contd The influence of previous traditional system Insufficient skilled man power Staff turnover
- 11. CONCLUSION The agriculturalists and Meteorologists should work closely in all aspect and at all level for effective and decision support system.
- 12. Thank You