Item 10.1 The Pacific Meteorological Desk Partnership (PMDP) Henry Taiki (PMDP) WMO

Item 10.1 The Pacific Meteorological Desk Partnership (PMDP) Henry Taiki (PMDP) WMO

Content Who/what is the PMDP Partnerships Pacific Meteorological Council and Ministerial Meeting outcomes Activities/Projects

Meteorological Partnerships

Pre-PMC Meeting/ PMC/Roundtable/ PMMM Meetings PMC-4 9 Pre-PMC Meetings (7-12 August) 4 th Pacific Meteorological Council (PMC-4) (14-16 August) Donors and Partners Roundtable 1 st Partners and Donors Roundtable (17 August) 2 nd Pacific Ministerial Meeting on Meteorology (PMMM-2) (18 August) 8 Side Events organised during lunch to highlight achievements in the Region PMMM-2 Side Event - FINPAC

Pre-PMC Meetings (7-12 August) Tsunamis workshop 1. PTWS Regional Working Group on Tsunami Warning & Mitigation in the Southwest Pacific (IOC-UNESCO) 2. CREWS and GCF Proposal and Establishment of Steering Committees (WMO) 3. Media Training with Journalists (SPREP, COSPPac, UNDP) 4. Demonstrating sectoral application of climate science training and guidance materials: turning climate science into services (CSIRO, SPREP, SIMS) 5. WMO RAV-Working Group on Weather Services (WMO, NOAA) 6. Pacific Islands Communications and Infrastructure (PICI) Panel (SPREP) 7. Pacific Island Aviation Weather Services (PIAWS) Panel (SPREP) 8. Pacific Island Education, Training and Research (PIETR) Panel (SPREP) 9. Pacific Island Marine and Oceans Services (PIMOS) Panel (SPREP) Media Training CC Science Training Excursion to Mboromole Breach, Nggela Island (13 August) Expert Panel Meeting

4 th Pacific Meteorological Council (PMC-4) 14-16 August Meeting theme Sustainable Weather, Climate, Oceans and Water Services for a Resilient Pacific. 21 of the 26 SPREP Countries were present for the PMC-4 PMC Outcome: 171 Recommendations and 58 of these require further Support and Action Key issues discussed included but not limited to are the: Pacific Island Meteorological Strategy (PIMS) 2017-2026 Pacific Roadmap for Strengthened Climate Services (PRSC) 2017-2026 Aviation Safety (Aviation Weather Services) Establishment of a Expert Panel on Hydrology PCCC and role in supporting meteorology in the Pacific Endorsement to establish the Pacific Regional Climate Centre (RCC)

PMC-4 Outcomes requested the PMC s PIAWS Panel to develop a regional project proposal to address the regional aviation requirements of member countries identified by the survey and by the PIMS in collaboration with WMO and ICAO requested the PIMOS Panel to develop a project proposal to assist with the development of marine weather and oceans services capacity of the regions' NMHSs, to assist NMHSs meet their obligations under SOLAS and to achieve the goals of PIMS PKO-2 for PMC endorsement. Endorse FMS and USP to continue explore the possibility of establishing the Pacific Regional Training Centre (RTC). FMS and USP will aim towards presenting the proposed RTC plan to the RA V President and Management Group meeting in 2018, and report progress to the PIETR Panel and PMC-5

200 Participants to the PMC Majuro-2011 100 0 PMC-1 PMC-2 PMC-3 PMC-4 Nadi-2013 Honiara-2017 Nuku alofa-2015

Partners and Donors Roundtable 17 August Roundtable organised by SPREP, brought together PMC members, partners and donor agencies. Interactive Activities included Presentation, Panel Discussion, Speed Dating, Project mapping, Mapping Networking and LOTS OF FUN Partners present included WMO, APCC, BoM, DFAT, ICAO, IFRC, GCF, CSIRO, USP, FAO, SPC, JICA, NIWA, NOAA, SPTO, UNESCAP, UNDP, UNOCHA, FMI, Finland, IPCC, JAXA, MFA, WFP, Networking and Fun Speed Dating Speed Dating Panel Discussion

2 nd Pacific Ministerial Meeting on Meteorology (PMMM-2) 18 August Attendance at the Second Pacific Meteorological Ministers Meeting included the: DPMs of Samoa and Tonga; Ministers from Fiji, Nauru, Solomon Islands, Tokelau, Niue, and Vanuatu ; Australian Ambassador of the Environment, New Zealand High Commissioner and high level representatives from American Samoa, Cook Islands, FSM, Kiribati, RMI, New Caledonia, Palau, Papua New Guinea and Tuvalu World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) Director General Professor Petteri Taalas Secretary-General was also in attendance as well as other key partners. Adopted the Honiara Ministerial Statement for sustainable weather, climate, oceans and water for a resilient Pacific

Honiara Ministerial Statement on TCC ACKNOWLEDGEthe support of the Government of Fiji through Fiji Meteorological Service to perform its functions as the WMO designated Regional Specialized Meteorological Centre for Tropical Cyclones (RSMC Nadi-TCC); as the ICAO designated Tropical Cyclone Advisory Center(TCAC) designated to prepare tropical cyclone advisory information and Meteorological Watch Office (MWO) to maintain continuous watch on meteorological conditions affecting flight operations within the Nadi Flight Information Region (FIR). NOTEthat meteorological services are provided by Fiji on behalf of to Cook Islands, Kiribati, Nauru, Niue, Samoa, Tokelau, Tonga and Tuvalu with no formal arrangements with these countries; ACKNOWLEDGEthe continuous support from development partners and donors for critical programmes, projects and other initiatives which have supported WMO, SPREP, SPC, USP and other regional organisations, in the various roles that they play in the region;

PMMM-2: Honiara Ministerial Statement (2017) RECOGNISE THAT: i. impactsof climate variability and change represent a major challenge to small islands. The priority issues of particular concern to the region include: sea level rise, salt water intrusion, drought, flooding, coastal inundation, ocean state (tides, swells, waves, acidification), and impacts on health (e.g. malaria and dengue), water resources, agriculture and fisheries (invasive species, etc); ii. demandfor sustainable weather, climate, ocean and water services to reduce these impacts are growing in the region; iii. targeted capacity building for NMHSs in PICTs and partner organisations, for improved provision of sustainable weather, climate, ocean and water services tailored for the needs of communities and development sectors, are crucial for sustainable development; iv. the Pacific Islands Meteorological Strategy 2017-2026 (PIMS) provides guidance on NMHS priorities in supporting sustainable and resilient development through the provision of sustainable weather, climate, ocean and water services; RECOGNISE the need to further improve the capacities and services of PICTs NMHSsto address weather, climate, ocean, water and related environmental impacts and hazards and to improve the safety and security of our region; RECOGNISE the need for PICTs NMHSs to promulgate maritime safety information and develop ocean services to strengthen sustainable economic growth, public safety and security and comply with national obligations under the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) Convention; WE CALL on the WMO together with all the donors and Pacific partners to lead in facilitating and negotiating finances for resources to expedite the implementation of the PIMS 20172026 and the PRSCS 2017-2026, acknowledging the key supporting roles of the PMC REQUEST SPREP, University of the South Pacific (USP), the Pacific Community (SPC) and other regional organizations, WMO and development partners to expedite the implementation of the PIMS and the PRSCS in the Pacific region;

Media and Social Media Coverage More than 70 news stories developed with 45 on the SPREP website Facebook (02-28 Aug) 17 posts in total received a total reach of 26,202 people, with 2,326 interactions from those people (commented, shared, or liked our content). PMC Press Conference Twitter (02-28 Aug) 55 tweets -reached of 61,800+ people (impressions) which is up 854.5% from our Twitter s normal impressions As a result, the month of August saw the largest increase in followers per month

PMC & Meteorological Ministers Meeting 14-18 August in Honiara Acknowledge the wonderful hosting arrangement provided by the Government of the Solomon Islands Acknowledge the funding support from Government of Solomon Islands, WMO, Government of Australia through COSPPac and PACCSAP, Government of Finland, NOAA, UH, UNDP, Government of Korea. Excellent team work by Solomon Islands, SPREP including the PacMet team, CCD, IRCA, Comms, Finance, HR and IT. More information on the meetings are available from https://www.pacificmet.net/pmc Team Solomon Next PMC in Samoa in 2019 Next PMC and PMMM in 2020 Team SPREP/WMO

PIMS 2017-2026 endorsed at the PMC-4 PIMS identifies five priority areas for action: Improved weather services, in particular aviation, marine and public weather services, and establishment of ocean weather services to support the safety and efficiency of sectors. Disaster risk reduction, including implementing the Framework for Resilient Development in the Pacific 2017 2030 and contributing to the Sendai Framework for Disaster Reduction 2015 2030 to protect life and property of Pacific people as well as NMHSs contribution to climate change internationally, regionally and nationally. Improved climate and hydrological services, including implementing the Pacific Roadmap for Strengthened Climate Services (PRSCS) and strengthened collaboration between hydrological and meteorological services. Integrated observing and communication systems to support processing and preparation of weather, climate, water and ocean information and services including warnings. Coordinated support for NMHSs, PMC and the Pacific Meteorological Desk Partnership (PMDP) to ensure NMHSs have resources to undertake their legislated requirements and service their stakeholders.

PMC Expert Panels: Mechanisms to support PMC Activities Pacific Island Aviation Weather Services Panel Chaired by Tonga Climate Services Pacific Island Marine and Ocean services Panel co-chaired by Fiji and Niue Pacific Islands Panel of Education, Training and Research Chaired by Cook Islands Hydrology PMC Communic ations and Infrastruct ure Pacific Islands Communications and Infrastructure Panel Chaired by Samoa Education Training and Research PIMS Aviation Services Pacific Island Climate Services (PICS) Chaired by New Zealand and PNG Marine and Ocean Services Pacific Island Hydrology (PIH) Panel Chaired by Solomon Islands

PMDP Support Activities The PMDP continue to provide support to secure projects and funding to implement the PIMS. SPREP is a Regional Implementing Entity (RIE) for the Green Climate Fund (GCF)

PMDP coordinate with Partners and Support regional (PMC) and national Activities

PMDP Secretariat at SPREP COSPPac (4) CCR (3) WMO (1) ROK-PI CLIPS (1) FINPAC (1) PMDP Secretariat for the PMC/NMHSs MCA (v)) PIGCOS (v) PIGOOS (1) MCO (1)

Completed Projects Climate Prediction Services (Korea) Climate Services for SIDS (WMO/Canada) COSPPac Phase 1 (Australia) FINPAC (Finland) PACSAP Knowledge Management Project (CSIRO) Current Projects Pacific Fund (UKMO, NZMet Service) PMDP (WMO) COSPPac Phase 2 (Australia) Ocean acidification (New Zealand) Vanuatu Climate Information Services (GCF)

Proposals for GCF Projects in the Pacific Name of Project Vanuatu Climate Information Servicesfor a Resilient Pacific Project (Vanuatu) Strengthening Early Warning System in the Pacific SIDS (Solomon Is, Vanuatu, PNG, Fiji, Timor Leste) Strengthened Weather and Climate Services for Resilient Development for Pacific Islands (14 PICs) Enhancing Climate Information and Knowledge Services for resilience in the islands of the Pacific Ocean LeadEntity Engagement & Development Period Project Amount (million) Implementatio n Period Status SPREP 2015-2017 USD20.5 4 years Completed Implementation WMO SPREP Aug 2016-Jul 2018 Nov2017-Jul 2018 USD50.0 4-5 years?? Proposal Development USD12.2 3 years Concept Development completed UNEP 2018-2019 USD50.0 4-5 years?? Concept completed and need NDA support for Proposal development

Opportunities and Challenges Consideration of Gender/Disability/ Vulnerable Groups into TCC initiatives WE ARE COMMITTED to promote gender in developing and implementing weather and climate programmes, projects and activities Nuku alofa Ministerial Declaration Involvement of the Media in Tropical Cyclone Linkages of TCC activities to the PMC Expert Panels

TANK YUTUMAS