Flexible Funding Pathways
Aligned with the WMO Strategic Plan 2024–2027, which prioritizes closing capacity gaps in weather, climate, and hydrological services, the WMO Secretariat provides a portfolio of flexible, results-oriented funding pathways through which donors can directly support key programmes and initiatives. These funding pathways allow donors to:
- Pool resources for collective action
- Target strategic and technical priorities
- Drive coordinated investments and build sustainable capacity
- Expand the impact of WMO implementation
Each funding pathway is designed for:
Simplified Engagement: Well-defined scope of implementation that specifies focus areas (thematic, programmatic, regional) and contribution parameters, making it easy to plug in at any level.
Targeted Impact: Whether pooling resources for collective action or directing support toward a specific technical theme, every contribution drives measurable progress.
Robust Oversight: All modalities operate under WMO’s governance framework and results-based management system, ensuring transparent reporting, efficient resource use, and full accountability.
These pathways are organised into three core channels, each designed to drive coordinated investments, enable technical cooperation, and build operational and sustainable capacity:
Together, these flexible funding pathways provide astructured yet adaptable framework for donors to engage with WMO at various levels—maximizing impact, strengthening institutional sustainability, and ensuring that contributions directly advance the delivery of reliable weather, water, and climate services.
For more information contact Daniel Kull (dkull
wmo [dot] int (dkull[at]wmo[dot]int))