13:00−13:15
Introduction to Session 3;
Report from Preparatory Workshop on Theme 3 and relevant Stakeholder Consultations
Dr. Erik Andersson, European Commission and
Daouda Konaté, President, WMO RA-I
13:15−13:30
The value of regional observations to global NWP and the value of global NWP to regions
Dr. Stephen English, ECMWF
13:30-13:45
GBON and SOFF: Addressing Gaps in Global Data Coverage
Prof. Gerhard Adrian, PR Germany and WMO president
13:45−14:00
Public-Private Partnerships and Data Exchange: Experience from the Trans-African Hydro-Meteorological Observatory (TAHMO)
Nick van de Giesen, TAHMO
14:00-14:15
Changing Landscape of Weather and Climate Data: Perspectives of NMHSs in RA-1
Dr. Agnes Kijazi, Director General of Tanzania Meteorological Agency
14:15–14:30
The Satellite Data Landscape: Outcomes of Stakeholder Consultation on Satellite Data and WMO Data Policy
Dr. Anthony Rea, Director Infrastructure WMO
14:30–15:00
Panel discussion, Q&A with virtual audience
Moderated by Session Chair
15:00-15:15
Summary of key statements
Session Chair