SDS-WAS is a research initiative of the World Meteorological Organization that serves as an international framework linking institutions involved in SDS research, operations and delivery of services. SDS-WAS will address the following objectives based on the SDS-WAS Science and Implementation Plan 2020-2025:Facilitate international coordinated research through the Earth system approach to advance ...

The Airborne and Satellite Investigation of Asian Air Quality (ASIA-AQ) is an international cooperative field study designed to address local air quality challenges. Specifically, ASIA-AQ will contribute to improving the integration of satellite observations with existing air quality ground monitoring and modeling efforts across Asia. Satellite air quality observations are evolving with new capabi...

The aim of the Compendium is to provide information and guidance on how to assess and address the risks posed by sand and dust storms and plan actions to combat sand and dust storms. The Compendium brings together information and guidance from a wide range of sources. It includes approaches and methodology frameworks on data collection, assessment, monitoring and early warning, impact mitigation a...

The Air Quality Management (AQM) Guidance is:Comprehensive, spanning all aspects of AQM, from air quality monitoring to legal framework, policy design and implementation;Multi-lingual, making this information accessible globally;Differentiated by stages of engagement with AQM, so that those just beginning will find information that is most suitable for getting started with AQM planning in Stage 1,...