New resources in DLESE

This report highlights the importance of developing and sharing information on natural hazards, ensuring that the disaster-management community, decision-makers and the public understand the risks posed by these hazards and recognize the onset of hazardous weather and its impact on safety and survival procedures... Full description.

This report looks at the progress in telecommunications and information technologies and how they are applied for human benefit in the areas of weather forecasting, climate projections, natural disaster preparedness and mitigation, water management, the environment, human health and energy. Full description.

This document provides facts about windstorms called derechos and shows examples of major derecho events that have occurred in North America. Full description.

This brochure highlights the importance of the polar regions in the entire Earth system, particularly in climate. It describes some of the major environmental changes that have taken place in the Arctic and Antarctic in recent years and considers possible changes over the next century. Full description.

Weather, climate and the air we breathe will interest those seeking an introduction to the increasingly prominent relationship between the composition of our atmosphere, weather and climate. Full description.

In this brochure, WMO provides updated information on how climate science and services can enhance adaptation to climate variability and change, especially for developing countries. Full description.

On the occasion of the Seventh session of the Conference of Parties, The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has prepared this brochure which explains the role of different climatic factors in land degradation and WMO's contribution in addressing this important subject. Full description.

The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) created a booklet that aims to explain some of the scientific facts and findings concerning climate questions in a language and style that are easily understandable and attractive to young people. The booklet also suggests some actions that can be undertaken by young people and their families to attenuate the negative impacts of climate change... Full description.

NBC Learn, the education arm of NBC News, makes the global resources of NBC News and the historic film and video archive available to teachers, students, schools and universities. This website consists of NBC News Archives on Demand for both K-12 and Higher Ed, What?s Your iCue? a video trivia challenge that blends learning and gaming and original produced educational video content for the classroom and beyond... Full description.