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In support of Rio+20 outcome paragraph 248 - Establish an inclusive and transparent intergovernmental process on sustainable development goals that is open to all stakeholders, with a view to developing global sustainable development goals to be agreed by the General Assembly by constituting an open working group by the opening of the GA 67th session comprising of 30 representatives nominated by Member States from the 5 regional groups.

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In support of Rio+20 outcome paragraph 248 - Establish an inclusive and transparent intergovernmental process on sustainable development goals that is open to all stakeholders, with a view to developing global sustainable development goals to be agreed by the General Assembly by constituting an open working group by the opening of the GA 67th session comprising of 30 representatives nominated by Member States from the 5 regional groups.

The products and services delivered by National Meteorological and Hydrological Services and other institutions belonging to the WMO community save lives and promote human well-being. Thanks to timely alerts, predictions and other weather and climate information, people are more prepared for, and less vulnerable to, hydrometeorological hazards than ever before. They are also better able to maximize productivity and plan their daily activities. Less widely recognized is the critical role that the providers of such services play in assisting countries to pursue sustainable development. Weather, climate and water can all affect sustainable development. The services provided by National Meteorological and Hydrological Services can enable decision-makers to minimize risks and exploit opportunities in agriculture, public health, water resources, energy production and other important sectors.

National Meteorological and Hydrological Services will benefit from aligning their activities with the SDGs as the 2030 Agenda will drive national policies and investment, the funding of projects by donors and UN system programmes and activities. By highlighting how their products and services contribute to sustainable development, service providers can raise their national profile and attract greater political and nancial support. Therefore, the WMO community will not only contribute to the global drive towards sustainable development, it will also benefit from greater support for strengthening its services.

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In support of Rio+20 outcome paragraph 248 - Establish an inclusive and transparent intergovernmental process on sustainable development goals that is open to all stakeholders, with a view to developing global sustainable development goals to be agreed by the General Assembly by constituting an open working group by the opening of the GA 67th session comprising of 30 representatives nominated by Member States from the 5 regional groups.