The WMO Policy on Data SharingThe WMO Policy on Data Sharing

The Case for International Sharing of Scientific Data The Case for International Sharing of Scientific Data

Dr. Jack HayesU.S. Permanent Representative to the WMO

NOAA Assistant Administrator for Weather Services andDirector, National Weather Service

Dr. Jack HayesU.S. Permanent Representative to the WMO

NOAA Assistant Administrator for Weather Services andDirector, National Weather Service

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World Meteorological OrganizationWorld Meteorological Organization

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WMO Resolutions on Data Sharing

WMO Resolutions on Data Sharing

Resolution 25: • …committing to broadening and enhancing, whenever

possible, the free and unrestricted international exchange of hydrological data and products, in consonance with the requirements for WMO’s scientific and technical programmes.

Resolution 40: • WMO commits itself to broadening and enhancing the

free and unrestricted international exchange of meteorological and related data and products.

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U.S. Public Data PolicyU.S. Public Data Policy

“…government information is a valuable national resource, and… the economic benefits to society are maximized when government information is available in a timely and equitable manner to all.”

--From OMB Circular No. A-130

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U.S. Model forData Sharing

U.S. Model forData Sharing

• In the US: General revenue funds Federal information activities, creation of wealth and jobs returns taxes to the Treasury. Feedback loop.

Wealth/jobs=taxesCongress/

OMB

Open information

IRS

Users andother agencies

Originatingagency

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European Model for Data Sharing

European Model for Data Sharing

• In Europe: Treasuries and legislation force agencies to go “off the budget” and find their own ways in funding their agencies. Generally not successful or efficient.

Europe: data users pay for data

Other agencies

Originatingagency Users

EU treasuryand legislation

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WMO Capacity BuildingWMO Capacity Building

• Severe Weather Forecast Demonstration Project

• Disaster Risk Reduction Programme

Graphic: WMO SWFDP Cascading Forecasting Process. Concept from Eugene Poolman, South African Weather Service; Peter Chen, World Meteorological OrganizationGlobal Centers

Disaster Management

CentersNMCs

RSMC Pretoria

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GEOSS Societal & Global BenefitsGEOSS Societal & Global Benefits

Disasters

Health Energy

Climate

Water

Weather

Ecosystems

Agriculture

Biodiversity