ToRs for DRR UIP

The User Interface Platform for the DRR Sector

Terms of Reference
Aim

Brokering knowledge and harmonization of methodologies and products, sharing information/exchanges, raise awareness, capacity building, planification, preparedness and response plan, resources mobilization.

Institutions

AUC, IGAD, ECCAS, GNDR, WHO, WMO, RBO, ANBO, PAFO, IRAD, CRECC, CUY, CUD, UYI, GrHo, GWP, FEICOM; CILSN, FAO, PROPAC, OCHA, IFRC, ECOWAS, UNDRR, SADC, IOC, IOM, EPR, WFP, ASECNA, ONACC, MINRESI

Risks

▪ Floods
▪ Drought
▪ Heat waves
▪ Spells
▪ Strong winds and storms
▪ Disruptions of start and end of season

Climate services:

▪ Downscaled high-resolution forecast and scenarios
▪ Advisories for specific sectors
▪ Skillful forecast (forecast verification and uncertainties)
▪ Simplified products, products in comprehensive languages
▪ Advanced tailored products and real time services dissemination.

Activities

▪ Risk assessments
▪ Raise awareness on hazards
▪ Risks and mitigation measures
▪ Establishment of MHEWS
▪ Update of emergency preparedness and responses measures
▪ Meteorological assistance for post disaster needs assessments
▪ Meteorological assistance for early response and rehabilitation
▪ Train DRR experts on interpretation and use of climate services.