Unlocking NGO potential for effective weather, water and climate services

This report explores how NGOs can strengthen weather, water, and climate services (WWCS) to enhance disaster risk reduction and climate adaptation, offering practical recommendations, case studies, and tools to bridge gaps between scientific data and vulnerable communities for resilient development.

This publication, was developed with financial contribution from the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC), is part of the Swiss Non-Governmental Organizations (NGO) Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) Platform’s learning journey to enhance the understanding and improve the practice of NGOs working in WWCS. It aims to give basic answers to frequently asked questions while also reflecting on challenges and opportunities that NGOs may encounter. Five case studies from member organisations of the Swiss NGO DRR Platform underline the lessons learned and have guided the recommendations provided. The goal is to offer project managers and practitioners an additional perspective, and to support them in the design and implementation of future WWCS projects.