{"id":284,"date":"2021-04-10T21:47:27","date_gmt":"2021-04-10T19:47:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hydroref.com\/wmo\/hydrology\/?p=284"},"modified":"2021-06-02T19:13:22","modified_gmt":"2021-06-02T17:13:22","slug":"action-area-4-wra","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hydroref.com\/wmo\/hydrology\/action-area-4-wra\/","title":{"rendered":"Action area \u2018WATER RESOURCES ASSESSMENT AND INFORMATION FOR SDG\u2019 &#8211; activities contributing to achievement of ambitions \u2018We have a thorough knowledge of the water resources of our world\u2019 &#038; \u2018Sustainable development is supported by information covering the full hydrological cycle\u2019"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><span class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\"><strong>Open for comments until 25 May 2021<\/strong><\/span> &#8211; <strong>Extended to 31 May 2021<\/strong> &#8211; <a href=\"#commentflood\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#commentflood\">Leave your comment(s) below<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A Logical Framework methodology was used to design a holistically consistent structure of goals, outcomes that leads to achievement of these goals, outputs that together will materialize into desirable outcomes, and finally activities through which outputs will be delivered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A schematic illustration of resulting proposal is provided in the following figure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroref.com\/wmo\/hydrology\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Action-area-wra.png\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroref.com\/wmo\/hydrology\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Action-area-wra-1024x729.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-285\" width=\"768\" height=\"547\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hydroref.com\/wmo\/hydrology\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Action-area-wra-1024x729.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.hydroref.com\/wmo\/hydrology\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Action-area-wra-300x214.png 300w, https:\/\/www.hydroref.com\/wmo\/hydrology\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Action-area-wra-768x547.png 768w, https:\/\/www.hydroref.com\/wmo\/hydrology\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Action-area-wra-1536x1094.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.hydroref.com\/wmo\/hydrology\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Action-area-wra.png 1678w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The Table below provides a list of proposed activities grouped by outputs. More details can be found in the<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroref.com\/wmo\/hydrology\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/HydroConsultation2021-page_2_Area2.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"> <\/a><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroref.com\/wmo\/hydrology\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/HydroConsultation2021-page_4_Area4.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">following table\/document <\/a>where for some of the activities additional features are proposed (such as responsibility, time, linkages, etc.). The Table is intended to become an integral part of the <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroref.com\/wmo\/hydrology\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/HydroConsultation2021-Intro_page_Draft_Plan_of_Action_partII.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Action Plan<\/a> as its annex.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<style>\n\ttr:nth-child(even) {background-color: #f2f2f2;}\n<\/style>\n<table width=\"100%\" border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"5\" cellspacing=\"0\">\n  <tr>\n    <td width=\"10%\" align=\"left\" valign=\"top\"><p align=\"left\"><strong><em>ID<\/em><\/strong><\/p><\/td>\n    <td width=\"45%\" align=\"left\" valign=\"top\"><p align=\"left\"><strong><em>Activity<\/em><\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/p><\/td>\n    <td width=\"45%\" align=\"left\" valign=\"top\"><p align=\"left\"><strong><em>description<\/em><\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/p><\/td>\n  <\/tr>\n  <tr>\n    <td align=\"left\"  valign=\"top\"><p align=\"left\"><strong><em>G.1<\/em><\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/p><\/td>\n    <td colspan=\"2\" align=\"left\" valign=\"top\"><p align=\"left\"><strong>Current status \/ assessment    of water resources is available at different spatial and temporal scales, including river and surface resources, snowpack, soil moisture, groundwater, lakes, and reservoirs<\/strong><strong> <\/strong><\/p><\/td>\n  <\/tr>\n  <tr>\n    <td align=\"left\" valign=\"top\"  nowrap><p align=\"left\"><em>G.1.1<\/em><\/p><\/td>\n    <td align=\"left\"  valign=\"top\"><p align=\"left\"><em>Implementation of HydroSOS at global scale<\/em>&nbsp;<em>,<\/em><\/p><\/td>\n    <td align=\"left\"  valign=\"top\"><p align=\"left\"><em>HydroSOS is implemented    according to its implementation plan &#8211; water resources assessment activities at national scale provide inputs to the HydroSOS.<\/em><\/p><\/td>\n  <\/tr>\n  <tr>\n    <td align=\"left\" valign=\"top\"  nowrap><p align=\"left\"><strong><em>G.2<\/em><\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/p><\/td>\n    <td colspan=\"2\" align=\"left\" valign=\"top\"><p align=\"left\"><strong><em>WMO    community informs high-level policy discussions at global scale with (e.g. a    global assessment or hot spot report) <\/em><\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/p><\/td>\n  <\/tr>\n  <tr>\n    <td align=\"left\" valign=\"top\"  nowrap><p align=\"left\"><em>G.2.1<\/em><\/p><\/td>\n    <td align=\"left\"  valign=\"top\"><p align=\"left\"><em>Developing format and    specification for general advisory (specification of the aim, users, content,    template, frequency of production, responsibilities) developed<\/em><\/p><\/td>\n    <td align=\"left\"  valign=\"top\"><p align=\"left\"><em>Concept note on general    advisory will be developed as an initial step for operalization <\/em><\/p><\/td>\n  <\/tr>\n  <tr>\n    <td align=\"left\" valign=\"top\"  nowrap><p align=\"left\"><em>G.2.2<\/em><\/p><\/td>\n    <td align=\"left\"  valign=\"top\"><p align=\"left\"><em>Support network\/structure    for production of advisory is established (preferably building on regional    and global centers of GDPFS) based on 2.1<\/em><\/p><\/td>\n    <td align=\"left\"  valign=\"top\"><p align=\"left\"><em>Based on a concept note, a    framework and process for production of advisory<\/em><\/p><\/td>\n  <\/tr>\n  <tr>\n    <td align=\"left\" valign=\"top\"  nowrap><p align=\"left\"><em>G.2.3<\/em><\/p><\/td>\n    <td align=\"left\"  valign=\"top\"><p align=\"left\"><em>Launch of the product and    support of its use and sharing<\/em><\/p><\/td>\n    <td align=\"left\"  valign=\"top\"><p align=\"left\"><em>&nbsp;<\/em><\/p><\/td>\n  <\/tr>\n  <tr>\n    <td align=\"left\" valign=\"top\"  nowrap><p align=\"left\"><strong><em>G.3<\/em><\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/p><\/td>\n    <td colspan=\"2\" align=\"left\" valign=\"top\"><p align=\"left\"><strong><em>Data,    products and model results, at adequate spatial and temporal resolutions, are    available for actionable planning and operations at the local scale (High    resolution data and modelled information are available for actionable    planning and operations at the local scale)<\/em><\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/p><\/td>\n  <\/tr>\n  <tr>\n    <td align=\"left\" valign=\"top\"  nowrap><p align=\"left\"><em>G.3.1<\/em><\/p><\/td>\n    <td align=\"left\"  valign=\"top\"><p align=\"left\"><em>Global products for local    use &#8211; RHSC of GDPS provides to Members WRA products, including training of    use, tools for interpretation.<\/em><\/p><\/td>\n    <td align=\"left\"  valign=\"top\"><p align=\"left\"><em>Develop a system of GDPFS    centers that produce data and information specialized to support water    resources assessment of Members, based on their requirements. Members are    provided with training materials and tools if needed to interpret GDPFS    products for national and local applications for WRM.<\/em><\/p><\/td>\n  <\/tr>\n  <tr>\n    <td align=\"left\" valign=\"top\"  nowrap><p align=\"left\"><strong><em>G.4<\/em><\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/p><\/td>\n    <td colspan=\"2\" align=\"left\" valign=\"top\"><p align=\"left\"><strong><em>Increased    national capacities to collect water-related data and transform them to    useful\/relevant products through capacity building<br>\n      (The staff of NMHSs understands the societal impacts of water and water    resources management plans and decisions, the importance of water resources    assessments for various stakeholders, and is well informed on the    technologies available for them to best carry out their tasks and are expert    in those that best suit their key applications )<\/em><\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/p><\/td>\n  <\/tr>\n  <tr>\n    <td align=\"left\" valign=\"top\"  nowrap><p align=\"left\"><em>G.4.1<\/em><\/p><\/td>\n    <td align=\"left\"  valign=\"top\"><p align=\"left\"><em>Development and    implementation of WRA\u00a0 community of    practice (which provides up-to-date information, promotion and enables knowledge    transfer in the field of water resources assessment)<\/em><\/p><\/td>\n    <td align=\"left\"  valign=\"top\"><p align=\"left\"><em>Community of practice for    water resources assessment supports NMHSs including support to apply    available tools and products (such as DWAT), Community of practice is vital    sharing of knowledge and tools across Members.<\/em><\/p><\/td>\n  <\/tr>\n  <tr>\n    <td align=\"left\" valign=\"top\"  nowrap><p align=\"left\"><em>G.4.2<\/em><\/p><\/td>\n    <td align=\"left\"  valign=\"top\"><p align=\"left\"><em>In frame of G.4.1 a decision    tree\/check list (comparison engine) is developed to enable selection of    proper methodologies and tools for WRA by Members<\/em><\/p><\/td>\n    <td align=\"left\"  valign=\"top\"><p align=\"left\"><em>&nbsp;<\/em><\/p><\/td>\n  <\/tr>\n  <tr>\n    <td align=\"left\" valign=\"top\"  nowrap><p align=\"left\"><em>G.4.3<\/em><\/p><\/td>\n    <td align=\"left\"  valign=\"top\"><p align=\"left\"><em>Training curriculum for WRA    developed as a part of capacity development strategy of the WMO<\/em><\/p><\/td>\n    <td align=\"left\"  valign=\"top\"><p align=\"left\"><em>Needs (topical, and on form)    of Members are properly identified to propose curricula of courses and    training materials in support of capacity building in the domain of WRA<\/em><\/p><\/td>\n  <\/tr>\n  <tr>\n    <td align=\"left\" valign=\"top\"  nowrap><p align=\"left\"><em>G.4.4<\/em><\/p><\/td>\n    <td align=\"left\"  valign=\"top\"><p align=\"left\"><em>E-learning training    course(s) for water resources assessment, <\/em><\/p><\/td>\n    <td align=\"left\"  valign=\"top\"><p align=\"left\"><em>Based on curricula, courses    and training materials are developed <\/em><\/p><\/td>\n  <\/tr>\n  <tr>\n    <td align=\"left\" valign=\"top\"  nowrap><p align=\"left\"><em>G.4.5<\/em><\/p><\/td>\n    <td align=\"left\"  valign=\"top\"><p align=\"left\"><em>Twinning projects targeted    at WRA skills<\/em><\/p><\/td>\n    <td align=\"left\"  valign=\"top\"><p align=\"left\"><em>Twinning projects between    Members target WRA and WRM<\/em><\/p><\/td>\n  <\/tr>\n  <tr>\n    <td align=\"left\" valign=\"top\"  nowrap><p align=\"left\"><em>G.4.6<\/em><\/p><\/td>\n    <td align=\"left\"  valign=\"top\"><p align=\"left\"><em>Compendium of societal,    economic and ecologic relations\/dependency on water\/hydrological cycle will    be developed based on review of existing studies, synergising and collating    information.<\/em><\/p><\/td>\n    <td align=\"left\"  valign=\"top\"><p align=\"left\"><em>&nbsp;<\/em><\/p><\/td>\n  <\/tr>\n  <tr>\n    <td align=\"left\" valign=\"top\"  nowrap><p align=\"left\"><em>G.4.7<\/em><\/p><\/td>\n    <td align=\"left\"  valign=\"top\"><p align=\"left\"><em>WRA &#8216;manual&#8217; published<\/em><\/p><\/td>\n    <td align=\"left\"  valign=\"top\"><p align=\"left\"><em>Finalization of WRA manual    and its publication<\/em><\/p><\/td>\n  <\/tr>\n  <tr>\n    <td width=\"605\" colspan=\"3\" align=\"left\" valign=\"top\"><p align=\"left\"><strong><em>&nbsp;<\/em><\/strong><\/p><\/td>\n  <\/tr>\n  <tr>\n    <td align=\"left\"  valign=\"top\"><p align=\"left\"><strong><em>H.1<\/em><\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/p><\/td>\n    <td colspan=\"2\" align=\"left\" valign=\"top\"><p align=\"left\"><strong>Improved data policies, financing schemes, and enhanced political    arrangements to collect hydrologic data and derived products<\/strong><\/p><\/td>\n  <\/tr>\n  <tr>\n    <td align=\"left\" valign=\"top\"  nowrap><p align=\"left\"><em>H.1.1<\/em><\/p><\/td>\n    <td align=\"left\"  valign=\"top\"><p align=\"left\"><em>Implementation of resolution    42 at members level (assessment of compliance to provision of essential and    desirable data) to enhance the quality of local\/national\/regional\/global    observation networks and delivery systems&nbsp;<\/em><\/p><\/td>\n    <td align=\"left\"  valign=\"top\"><p align=\"left\"><em>See crosscutting activities<\/em><\/p><\/td>\n  <\/tr>\n  <tr>\n    <td align=\"left\" valign=\"top\"  nowrap><p align=\"left\"><em>H.1.2<\/em><\/p><\/td>\n    <td align=\"left\"  valign=\"top\"><p align=\"left\"><em>Recognition mechanism of    centennial station in hydrology<\/em><\/p><\/td>\n    <td align=\"left\"  valign=\"top\"><p align=\"left\"><em>&nbsp;<\/em><\/p><\/td>\n  <\/tr>\n  <tr>\n    <td align=\"left\" valign=\"top\"  nowrap><p align=\"left\"><em>&nbsp;<\/em><\/p><\/td>\n    <td align=\"left\"  valign=\"top\"><p align=\"left\">for additional see action area on NHSs for cross-cutting data activities <\/p><\/td>\n    <td align=\"left\"  valign=\"top\"><p align=\"left\"><em>&nbsp;<\/em><\/p><\/td>\n  <\/tr>\n  <tr>\n    <td align=\"left\" valign=\"top\"  nowrap><p align=\"left\"><strong><em>H.2<\/em><\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/p><\/td>\n    <td colspan=\"2\" align=\"left\" valign=\"top\"><p align=\"left\"><strong>Intensified national, basin, transboundary and international cooperation    and activities to meet SDG<\/strong><\/p><\/td>\n  <\/tr>\n  <tr>\n    <td align=\"left\" valign=\"top\"  nowrap><p align=\"left\"><em>H.2.1<\/em><\/p><\/td>\n    <td align=\"left\"  valign=\"top\"><p align=\"left\"><em>Supporting building of    national, basin and transboundary partnerships for WATER SDGs<\/em><\/p><\/td>\n    <td align=\"left\"  valign=\"top\"><p align=\"left\"><em>Compilation of success    stories and good examples (EU, basin organizations, etc.), basic advice on    modes of operation for partnerships of various organizations<\/em><\/p><\/td>\n  <\/tr>\n  <tr>\n    <td align=\"left\" valign=\"top\"  nowrap><p align=\"left\"><em>H.2.2<\/em><\/p><\/td>\n    <td align=\"left\"  valign=\"top\"><p align=\"left\"><em>Partnership with FAO    (AquaStat) and UNESCO established to develop a plan for    data\/information\/products definition to be produced from Members to be    collected in <\/em>&nbsp;<em>global databases    supporting the SDG<\/em><\/p><\/td>\n    <td align=\"left\"  valign=\"top\"><p align=\"left\"><em>&nbsp;<\/em><\/p><\/td>\n  <\/tr>\n  <tr>\n    <td align=\"left\" valign=\"top\"  nowrap><p align=\"left\"><em>H.2.3<\/em><\/p><\/td>\n    <td align=\"left\"  valign=\"top\"><p align=\"left\"><em>Define set of parameters to    monitor and support sustainable development on a long-term scale in    cooperation with relevant organisations<\/em><\/p><\/td>\n    <td align=\"left\"  valign=\"top\"><p align=\"left\"><em>&nbsp;<\/em><\/p><\/td>\n  <\/tr>\n  <tr>\n    <td align=\"left\" valign=\"top\"  nowrap><p align=\"left\"><strong><em>H.3<\/em><\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/p><\/td>\n    <td colspan=\"2\" align=\"left\" valign=\"top\"><p align=\"left\"><strong><em>Basic tools to assist members are created, including an archive of    relevant information, tools for transforming data to information, and    maintenance of essential &quot;treasury\/heritage&quot; variable to support SD<\/em><\/strong><\/p><\/td>\n  <\/tr>\n  <tr>\n    <td align=\"left\" valign=\"top\"  nowrap><p align=\"left\"><em>H.3.1<\/em><\/p><\/td>\n    <td align=\"left\"  valign=\"top\"><p align=\"left\"><em>Concept note for WMO    hydrology cloud developed (for storage of essential data of Members (based on    review of Data centers role))<\/em><\/p><\/td>\n    <td  rowspan=\"2\" align=\"left\" valign=\"top\"><p align=\"left\"><em>Feasibility study of    Hydrology cloud to support SDG and Members \u2013 will, need, requirements from    Members, viable technical and organisational solutions\u00a0 to be describe<\/em><\/p><\/td>\n  <\/tr>\n  <tr>\n    <td align=\"left\" valign=\"top\"  nowrap><p align=\"left\"><em>H.3.2<\/em><\/p><\/td>\n    <td align=\"left\"  valign=\"top\"><p align=\"left\"><em>Eventual implementation if    agreed by Cg<\/em><\/p><\/td>\n  <\/tr>\n  <tr>\n    <td align=\"left\" valign=\"top\"  nowrap><p align=\"left\"><em>H.3.3<\/em><\/p><\/td>\n    <td align=\"left\"  valign=\"top\"><p align=\"left\"><em>Sharing of data from    recognized centennial\/reference (GBON-hydrology and Data centers) stations in    hydrology<\/em><\/p><\/td>\n    <td align=\"left\"  valign=\"top\"><p align=\"left\"><em>Need to be updated based on    concept of data resolution implementation for hydrology \u2013 see also    crosscutting activities<\/em><\/p><\/td>\n  <\/tr>\n  <tr>\n    <td align=\"left\" valign=\"top\"  nowrap><p align=\"left\"><em>H.3.4<\/em><\/p><\/td>\n    <td align=\"left\"  valign=\"top\"><p align=\"left\"><em>SW (cloud solution?) for    computation of parameter defined under7.3<\/em><\/p><\/td>\n    <td align=\"left\"  valign=\"top\"><p align=\"left\"><em>Supporting Members with automatic    computation of selected parameters based on data they measured<\/em><\/p><\/td>\n  <\/tr>\n  <tr>\n    <td align=\"left\" valign=\"top\"  nowrap><p align=\"left\"><em>H.3.5<\/em><\/p><\/td>\n    <td align=\"left\"  valign=\"top\"><p align=\"left\"><em>Presentation of datasets for    evaluation &#8211; web presentation of datasets for SDG<\/em><\/p><\/td>\n    <td align=\"left\"  valign=\"top\"><p align=\"left\"><em>&nbsp;<\/em><\/p><\/td>\n  <\/tr>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n<p>Please comment on the list of activities by answering to the following questions using the \u201cLeave a reply\u201d form at the bottom of this page:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol type=\"1\"><li>Are any substantial activities missing from your point of view (please keep in mind that, given their nature, they may be also listed under cross-cutting issues)?<\/li><li>Are all listed activities <strong>feasible and meaningful<\/strong>?<\/li><li>Do you want to propose some changes to definition, description or other features of individual activities? Please refer to ID of the activity.<\/li><li>Any other comments are welcome as well.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition please indicate, using the survey form here below, your preferences concerning the priorities by assigning \u2018High priority\u2019 to those activities you consider critical for the Action Plan for Hydrology and which you\u2019d like to promote. At the same time, please assign \u2018no priority\u2019 to activities that should be downgraded or dropped from the Action Plan:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" frameborder=\"0\" id=\"iframeX6D3A1V8A8F1F9Y6J\" src=\"https:\/\/www.click4survey.com\/s4\/42753\/eeaa021d\" height=\"700\" width=\"100%\"><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<p>This post is open for comments<strong> until 25 May 2021 &#8211; <strong>Extended to 31 May 2021<\/strong>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thank you for your inputs!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[12],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hydroref.com\/wmo\/hydrology\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/284"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hydroref.com\/wmo\/hydrology\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hydroref.com\/wmo\/hydrology\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hydroref.com\/wmo\/hydrology\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hydroref.com\/wmo\/hydrology\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=284"}],"version-history":[{"count":10,"href":"https:\/\/www.hydroref.com\/wmo\/hydrology\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/284\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":443,"href":"https:\/\/www.hydroref.com\/wmo\/hydrology\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/284\/revisions\/443"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hydroref.com\/wmo\/hydrology\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=284"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hydroref.com\/wmo\/hydrology\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=284"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hydroref.com\/wmo\/hydrology\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=284"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}