The Structure of the WMO Strategic Plan
The three global societal needs (improved protection of life and property (related to impacts of hazardous weather, climate, water and other environmental events, and increased safety of transport on land, at sea and in the air); poverty alleviation, sustained livelihoods and economic growth (in connection with the Millennium Development Goals), including improved health and social well-being of citizens (related to weather, climate, water and environmental events and influence); and sustainable use of natural resources and improved environmental quality namely, are addressed by five Organization-wide strategic thrusts that lead to eight expected results to achieve the vision of the Organization. The eight expected results are further delineated by key outcomes and their associated key performance indicators to measure the success in achieving the results. Within the five strategic thrusts and eight expected results are the five strategic priority areas(the Global Framework for Climate Services, implementation of the WMO Integrated Global Observing System/WMO Information System (WIGOS/WIS), aeronautical meteorology, capacity development, and disaster risk reduction), which are considered to contribute significantly to the achievement of the eight expected results. Schematic representation of the structure of the WMO Strategic Plan 2012–2015 is presented in the table below.