World Hydrological Cycle Observing System (WHYCOS)
Système mondial d'observation du cycle de l'eau
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Contact Details
URL: http://www.whycos.org/
URL: https://hydrohub.wmo.int/en/world-hydrological-cycle-observing-system-whycos
Founded
1993
History
Established when launched; becoming operational in stages. Implemented by B-XB3556 - World Meteorological Organization (WMO), modelled on F-XF9998 - World Weather Watch (WWW).
Aims
Work towards better understanding of the global hydrological cycle and its variability, and an improved knowledge of the status and trends of the world's freshwater resources; establish a global network of national hydrological observatories that provide information of consistent quality, transmitted in real or near real time to national, regional and global databases; strengthen the technical and institutional capacities of hydrological services to collect and disseminate hydro-meteorological data and information through the development of appropriate national water resources information systems, thereby facilitating their use for sustainable socio-economic development; facilitate regional and international cooperation and promote data sharing at the regional and global levels for scientific research in climate change and its impact on water-related issues; promote the use of information technology and space-based observations as a complementary mode of providing information on water-related issues by improving national and regional capacities; enhance cooperation among countries and hydrological services sharing regional water bodies by supporting and improving the availability, accuracy and dissemination of hydrological data and information.
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WHYCOS International Advisory Group (WIAG) ensures worldwide operational linkage among HYCOS components.
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UIA Org ID
XF4622
Last News
2011
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