The Observation Networks provide novel high-resolution observation data for the WASCAL member countries based on innovative measurement techniques and improved facilities for data collection. The observation networks and data products are needed to improve the capacities of the national services in meteorology, hydrology, agriculture and other disciplines, and forms the base for stakeholders for better decision-making through the establishment of multi-stakeholders’ innovation platforms in West Africa.
Setup of local-mesoscale hydro-climatic observatories
A national city-level Sudanian and Sudano-Sahelian ecosystem with a micro stream belonging to Mouhoun river (Black Volta)
Equipped with various data facilities for design, test, delivery of customized climate servicesÂ
A local transboundary (Burkina-Ghana) complex ecosystem driven by West African Monsoon (WAM) with wetlands, inland valleys, small dams and wells/pumps
Well equipped with data facilities for testing and delivering various climate services
A national city-level Sudano-Guinean ecosystem with rivers converging to Pendjari park and surrounding anthropogenic activities by residents.
Equipped with various data facilities for design, test, delivery of customized climate services
Cooperative setup of a regional transboundary CLIMATIC ON
50 Automatic Weather Stations (AWS) donated to 10 member countries
60 Automation Hydrological Sensors (AHS) donated to 11 member countries