NCM Hosts International Workshop On Advancing Renewable Energy

The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) is hosting an international workshop titled "Advancing Renewable Energy: A Global Workshop on Weather, Water, and Climate Services."

This event will bring together global experts to discuss important topics related to energy and meteorology. The workshop will focus on the link between renewable energy and advanced weather, water, and climate services.

Co-organized with the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) and supported by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), the workshop aims to create a global strategy to enhance national meteorological and hydrological services (NMHSs) in providing specialized information to the renewable energy sector.

Since the energy sector is the primary driver of climate change, responsible for over 70% of global greenhouse gas emissions, the global community has committed to tripling renewable energy capacities and doubling energy efficiency by 2030, according to WAM.

Dr. Abdulla Al Mandous, Director-General of NCM and President of the WMO, said, "A global mechanism, potentially in the form of a WMO Global Centre, is essential for the provision of comprehensive weather, water, and climate services to the energy sector."

"We are proud to host this workshop to enable the sharing of cutting-edge insights from leading experts working across the broad spectrum of meteorological and energy topics," Al Mandous added.

He noted that this event will help to bring the "best minds to explore this vital global initiative, the UAE is leading global efforts to develop weather and water expertise to secure sustainable energy for the benefit of future generations."

Reliable and resilient energy systems need accurate and timely weather and water data to protect them from extreme weather and climate change impacts. Early warning systems designed for the energy sector are crucial for improving energy security.

The WMO, with strong support from the NCM, is committed to exploring the creation of a global center or initiative that would provide weather, water, and climate services specifically to the energy sector.

Johan Stander, Director of the WMO Services Department, said while the "main focus is on climate mitigation and the transition to renewables, there is a strong need to strengthen the resilience of energy systems, including renewable power plants, against more frequent and intense extreme events driven by climate change."