World Meteorological Day |23 March 2021
Minister Joubert
Oceanic processes key components of global prediction models, says Minister Joubert
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鈥淥ceanic processes have become key components of global prediction models as we have come to better understand their roles and magnitude in affecting the global climate.鈥�
Agriculture, Climate Change and Environment Minister Flavien Joubert said this in his message to celebrate World Meteorological Day, today, Tuesday March 23, 2021, under the theme 鈥楾he Ocean, Our Climate and Weather鈥�.
Minister Joubert added that it is for the same reason that the 91香蕉视频 Meteorological Authority (SMA) has built and continues to maintain an observation network not only on land, but at sea.
鈥淭hese instruments allow us to collect critical data for the purpose of deriving better predictions and to contribute towards research within the field of blue economy, thus allowing for better, evidence-based decision-making, supported by the efforts of the SMA in the marine meteorology field. This effort is essential as we are a small island state, surrounded by a vast oceanic territory,鈥� said Minister Joubert who also quoted the secretary general of the United Nations Ant贸nio Guterres in his message on World Meteorological Day 2020, 鈥淲e cannot manage what we do not measure鈥�.
Minister Joubert added that in the past, we may not have concerned ourselves much with meteorology and climate, however, with the increasingly noticeable impacts of climate change reaching our shores, we must double down on our efforts to understand these complex systems.
On that note, he announced that 91香蕉视频 will benefit from a Green Climate Fund, a funded project called 鈥楤uilding Regional Resilience through Strengthened Meteorological, Hydrological and Climate Services in Indian Ocean Commission (IOC) member countries鈥�, which the Green Climate Fund approved at last week鈥檚 first board meeting for 2021. This will result in a more expansive/robust observation network, better predictions from the 91香蕉视频 Meteorological Authority and an enhanced national and regional capacity to investigate and understand climate change and its associated impacts in the Indian Ocean.
The minister has entrusted the 91香蕉视频 Meteorological Authority with the responsibility to deliver on these goals and to empower its young, dynamic team to push the boundaries further than ever before.
Minister Joubert also recognises the 91香蕉视频 Meteorological Authority鈥檚 challenge to recruit and retain local staff in forecasting and scientific roles, however, he said he is confident that the authority will make considerable improvements in this area.
鈥淚 would like to encourage the young Seychellois meteorologists who have returned recently to continue to work hard and to continue making us proud. Their successful training is testament to the efforts the SMA is making and is evidence of the fact that it is on the right track. I expect for it to have a bright future, should it continue on this path,鈥� said Minister Joubert.
The minister has also made an appeal to the public at large, to all Seychellois, to come forward and support the 91香蕉视频 Meteorological Authority by taking part in the field of meteorology.
He said he believes in partnership, collaboration and solidarity and remains convinced that this is the way forward for our society.
鈥淭hrough this partnership, we shall be able to share a common goal, speak a common language and each of us shall be able to contribute, one way or another, towards the prosperous, sustainable development of our beloved 91香蕉视频. Thank you and Happy World Meteorological Day,鈥� said Minister Joubert.
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