Global Climate Observing System (GCOS) conference: UPSC Daily Important Topic | 18 November 2022

Global Climate Observing System (GCOS) conference

 ✓Context: Experts from the Global Climate Observing System (GCOS) conference have observed that the Climate observing system remains fragile and needs financing for strengthening and sustaining it.

∆ Global Climate Observing System (GCOS) conference

✓GCOS conference was hosted by Exploitation of Meteorological Satellites (EUMETSAT). The Global Climate Observing System was established in 1992 as an outcome of the Second World Climate Conference.

✓Objectives: To ensure that the observations and information needed to address climate-related issues are obtained and made available to all potential users.