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Description: The Systematic Observations Financing Facility (SOFF) aims to bridge the climate and weather data gap in countries with the most severe shortfalls in observations. SOFF provides financial and technical support for generating and sharing basic weather and climate observations, contributing to global resilience. SOFF was created to support the implementation of the Global Basic Observing Network (GBON) commitments, together with the UN Secretary General’s Early Warning for All Initiative launched in 2022.
SOFF Action Report 2023 SCROLL DOWN ABOUT THE SYSTEMATIC OBSERVATIONS FINANCING FACILITY The Systematic Observations Financing Facility (SOFF) is a financing mechanism that supports countries to close the basic weather and climate observations data gap. SOFF works with countries with the most severe shortfalls in observations, prioritising the Least Developed Countries and Small Island Developing States. By providing long-term financial and technical assistance, SOFF contributes towards a global public good
In order to save lives and livelihoods as well as protect property across the whole globe, we must improve the availability of weather and climate observations from the most data sparse areas. These are vital for weather forecasts, early warning systems and climate information services. The lack of such observations limits countries' capacity to adapt to climate change and build resilience. Numerous global agreements recognize that successful action on climate mitigation, adaptation, resilience and poverty
SOFF is a United Nations Multi-Partner Trust Fund (UNMPTF) created by World Meteorological Organization (WMO), United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and United Nations Environmental Programme (UNEP) in 2021.
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