Dubai Hosts Global Workshop on Renewable Energy and Climate Services
The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) in Dubai is hosting an international workshop titled ‘Advancing Renewable Energy: A Global Workshop on Weather, Water, and Climate Services.’ This event brings together global experts to discuss the intersection of renewable energy and advanced weather, water, and climate services.
The workshop, co-organized by the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) and supported by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), aims to enhance the capacities of national meteorological and hydrological services (NMHSs) in providing specialized information to the renewable energy sector. The global community has committed to tripling renewable energy capacities and doubling energy efficiency by 2030, as decided during COP28 in the UAE.
Dr. Abdulla Al Mandous, Director-General of NCM and President of WMO, stated, ‘A global mechanism, potentially in the form of a WMO Global Centre, is essential for the provision of comprehensive weather, water, and climate services to the energy sector. We are proud to host this workshop to enable the sharing of cutting-edge insights from leading experts.’
Dr. Johan Stander, Director of the WMO Services Department, added, ‘While the main focus is on climate mitigation and the transition to renewables, there is a strong need to strengthen the resilience of energy systems, including renewable power plants, against more frequent and intense extreme events driven by climate change.’
The workshop will also consider how this mechanism could support countries in achieving the UNFCCC Paris Agreement goals, the COP28 Global Renewables and Energy Efficiency Pledge, and the UN SDG7 goals.
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Dubai -: Dubai is a city in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), known for its modern architecture and luxury shopping.
Renewable Energy -: Renewable energy comes from natural sources that can be replenished, like sunlight, wind, and water.
Climate Services -: Climate services provide information about the climate to help people make decisions, like predicting weather patterns.
National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) -: The NCM is an organization in Dubai that studies weather and climate to provide accurate forecasts.
World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) -: The WMO is an international organization that helps countries share weather and climate information.
International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) -: IRENA is an international agency that promotes the use of renewable energy worldwide.
Meteorological and Hydrological Services -: These services provide weather forecasts and study water cycles to help manage natural resources.
Dr. Abdulla Al Mandous -: Dr. Abdulla Al Mandous is a scientist who works on weather and climate issues in Dubai.
Dr. Johan Stander -: Dr. Johan Stander is a scientist who works with the WMO on weather and climate services.
Energy Security -: Energy security means having a reliable and affordable supply of energy.
Climate Change Mitigation -: Climate change mitigation involves actions to reduce the impact of climate change, like using renewable energy.
