Strengthening hydromet and multi-hazard early warning services in Uzbekistan: a road map
The purpose of this road map is to assess the current capabilities of the Hydrometeorological Service of Uzbekistan (Uzhydromet) to produce and deliver products and services based on the needs of their user community. The analysis identifies gaps and challenges in producing and delivering fit-for-purpose weather, climate, and hydrological information and services. The road map aims to provide the Government of the Republic of Uzbekistan with a technical strategic framework to improve hydromet monitoring and early warning services and systems, and the resulting socioeconomic benefits.
Three scenarios to enhance the capabilities of Uzhydromet have been presented. The level of complexity and required resources is different in each scenario.
- Short-term Modernization for High Priority and Immediate Needs (2 years) This scenario includes some high priority activities highlighted by Uzhydromet deemed the most urgent to achieve critical minimal capabilities for improved weather, climate, and hydrological services and is focused on strengthening the organization’s capacity to access and use available tools and technologies as well as acquiring a modest amount of essential new equipment.
- Intermediate Modernization (5 years) Investment to achieve improvement in the capabilities to provide meteorological and hydrological services to the public, and tailored services to meet the needs of the Strengthening Hydromet and Multi-hazard Early Warning Services in Uzbekistan. A ROAD MAP 83 CONTENTS most important user communities such as disaster risk management, water resources management and, agriculture.
- Long-term Modernization (10 years) Investment to enable developing and acquiring advanced capabilities for providing fit-forpurpose data, forecasts and warning services for the safety of the public and support to development of the country’s economy.