CASPCOM COMMENCES NINETH SESSION

27.10.2004 [22:03]
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The Coordinating Committee on Hydrometeorology and Pollution Monitoring of the Caspian Sea /CASPCOM/ commenced its ninth session on October 27 in Baku. The event gathered representatives of the World Hydrometeorology Organization and hydrometeorological services of the Caspian littoral states but Turkmenistan. A delegation of Turkey is involved in the session in a guest capacity.

Founded in 1994, The Coordinating Committee acts on “Integrated Program on Hydrometeorology and Monitoring of Environment in the Caspian Sea Region”, which aims to establish a regional system for monitoring and exchange of pertinent information on the state and pollution of the environment, and providing a framework for comprehensive studies on changes in the Caspian Sea water level, as well as on the environmental impact in the region.

Minister of Ecology and Natural Resources of Azerbaijan Huseyngulu Bagirov touched upon the attention paid to developing hydrometeorology in Azerbaijan and pinpointed a presidential decree “Program “Program of Hydrometeorology Development in Azerbaijan Republic”. At present, national bureau make short-term and medium-term air forecasts covering Caspian Sea area. Taking into account intensive oil and gas industry development, increase in cargo transportation, a need for hydrometeorology services in the Caspian Sea region enhances.

Session participants will discuss the issues of international cooperation development in hydrometeorology, oceanographic researches in the Caspian Sea and elect Coordinating Committee chairman for 2004-2006.

CASPCOM COMMENCES NINETH SESSION

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