The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) held a Virtual Workshop on Gender Mainstreaming Across Hydrometeorological Services, marking a significant step toward integrating gender-responsive approaches across weather, climate, water, marine, and environmental information systems.
The workshop drew remarkable global interest, with over 430 participants registered and more than 250 attendees per session, underscoring the growing understanding that inclusive services are essential for effective climate and weather resilience.
A Two-Session Global Exchange
Held across 18 November and 25 November 2025, the workshop brought together National Meteorological and Hydrological Services (NMHSs), experts, researchers, and sectoral partners.
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The agenda spanned diverse themes — from health and agriculture to aviation, energy, marine meteorology, hydrology, and disaster risk reduction — featuring keynote addresses, case studies, and interactive dialogues.
Strong Participation and Shared Best Practices
Ahead of the workshop, WMO invited members and partners to submit case studies highlighting gender integration in service delivery. More than 30 case studies from around the world were received.
These will be compiled into a dedicated 2026 publication, to be presented at SERCOM-4, providing a practical reference for institutions advancing gender-responsive hydrometeorological services.
Why Gender Mainstreaming Matters
Across the global hydrometeorological community, gender-responsive service design is increasingly seen as key to ensuring equitable access and stronger community resilience.
Integrating gender considerations into early warning systems, climate services, and operational workflows can significantly improve uptake, preparedness, and societal outcomes.
The workshop aimed at:
Build awareness and understanding of gender-inclusive service delivery
Share tools, methodologies, and real-world experiences
Foster cross-sector and cross-regional collaboration
Identify challenges, opportunities, and future pathways
Document evidence and success stories to guide future capacity-building
Looking Ahead
Across its two sessions, participants engaged on topics including gender-sensitive climate information tools, inclusive early warning systems, community outreach models, and enhancing women’s leadership across the hydrometeorological value chain.
The insights gathered will help reinforce global efforts to ensure that hydrometeorological services serve everyone, leaving no community behind.
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