9th international weather & climate forum: International symposium - 'Hydro-meteorological information: a tool for social & economic development?'
Abstract
Weather forecasts and hydrological information are a part of daily life in industrial countries but are largely absent from developing countries.
Recent studies underline that hydro-meteorological information can yield economic and social benefits, as well as gains in terms of security and quality of life. This is true for industrialized countries, as well as for developing and emerging countries.
Investing in this sector seems thus to be a good way of accelerating the economic development and growth, and of alleviating poverty.
This symposium will unite the experts and operational managers to discuss the financial and technical needs to produce quality information (observations and forecast), and the assessment of the social and economic benefits of these services, in various economic sectors such as:
- Health
- Risk management
- Insurance
- Industry
- Energy
- Agriculture
The symposium will also discuss the solutions and options to develop sustainable hydro-meteorological services.