Weather and climate resilience : effective preparedness through national meteorological and hydrological services / / David P. Rogers and Vladimir V. Tsirkunov
| Weather and climate resilience : effective preparedness through national meteorological and hydrological services / / David P. Rogers and Vladimir V. Tsirkunov |
| Autore | Rogers David P |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Washington, District of Columbia : , : The World Bank, , [2013] |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (163 p.) |
| Disciplina | 363.34/92172 |
| Altri autori (Persone) | TsirkunovVladimir V |
| Collana | Directions in development. Environment and sustainable development |
| Soggetto topico | Climatic changes |
| Soggetto genere / forma | Electronic books. |
| ISBN | 1-4648-0027-8 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910463043003321 |
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| Washington, District of Columbia : , : The World Bank, , [2013] | ||
| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Weather and climate resilience : effective preparedness through national meteorological and hydrological services / / David P. Rogers, Vladimir Tsirkunov
| Weather and climate resilience : effective preparedness through national meteorological and hydrological services / / David P. Rogers, Vladimir Tsirkunov |
| Autore | Rogers David P |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Washington, D.C. : , : The World Bank, , 2013 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (pages cm) |
| Disciplina | 363.34/92172 |
| Altri autori (Persone) | TsirkunovVladimir V |
| Collana | Directions in development. Environment and sustainable development |
| Soggetto topico | Climatic changes |
| ISBN | 1-4648-0027-8 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910787508203321 |
Rogers David P
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| Washington, D.C. : , : The World Bank, , 2013 | ||
| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Weather and climate resilience : effective preparedness through national meteorological and hydrological services / / David P. Rogers, Vladimir Tsirkunov
| Weather and climate resilience : effective preparedness through national meteorological and hydrological services / / David P. Rogers, Vladimir Tsirkunov |
| Autore | Rogers David P |
| Edizione | [1st ed.] |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Washington, D.C. : , : The World Bank, , 2013 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (pages cm) |
| Disciplina | 363.34/92172 |
| Altri autori (Persone) | TsirkunovVladimir V |
| Collana | Directions in development. Environment and sustainable development |
| Soggetto topico | Climatic changes |
| ISBN |
9781464800276
1464800278 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto |
Front Cover -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Contents -- Foreword -- Acknowledgments -- About the Authors -- Abbreviations -- Chapter 1 Overview -- In This Chapter -- Introduction -- Why Are NMHSs Important? -- What Are the Obstacles to Better NMHSs? -- Key Principles for Modernizing NMHSs -- Notes -- References -- Chapter 2 Coping with Weather, Climate, and Water Hazards -- In This Chapter -- Introduction -- A Snapshot of the Impact of Natural Disasters -- Warning Systems -- Forecasting Systems -- Arresting the Decline of NMHSs -- What the World Bank Can Do -- Notes -- References -- Chapter 3 National Meteorological and Hydrological Services -- In This Chapter -- Introduction -- The Global Weather, Climate, and Water Enterprise -- The Special Role of NMHSs -- A Snapshot of Hydrological Services -- Latest in Forecasting Operations -- Limiting Factors in Forecasting -- Best Practices in Service Delivery -- A New Focus on Training -- Creating New Partnerships -- Top Priorities for Improving NMHSs -- Notes -- References -- Chapter 4 Best Practices in Warning Systems -- In This Chapter -- Introduction -- Effective Warning Systems -- Core Elements of a Warning System -- How Multihazard Warning Systems Work -- Lessons from Shanghai's Multihazard System -- Notes -- References -- Chapter 5 Financing, Operating Models, and Regulatory Frameworks -- In This Chapter -- Introduction -- Organization of NMHSs -- Funding -- A Need for Appropriate Operating Models -- Demand Side: The Users -- Supply Side: The Providers -- How Economic Characteristics Fit In -- Operating Models for NMHSs Services -- Public-Private Partnerships -- Legal and Regulatory Frameworks -- Notes -- References -- Chapter 6 Guidance on Modernizing NMHSs -- In This Chapter -- Introduction -- Modernizing Advanced Meteorological and Hydrological Services.
Modernizing NMHSs in Developing Countries -- World Bank Experience in NMHSs Modernization -- Recommendations for Designing and Implementing Modernization Projects -- A Changing Role for NMHSs -- Notes -- References -- Boxes -- Figures -- Photos -- Tables -- Back Cover. |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910973265203321 |
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| Washington, D.C. : , : The World Bank, , 2013 | ||
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