ITU and WMO call to protect weather radio spectrum
Two UN agencies urged protection of frequencies used for forecasts, early warnings, climate monitoring and water management, releasing a joint handbook.
Event / data period: 2026-09-28
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The handbook “Use of Radio Spectrum for Meteorology: Weather, Climate, Water and Related Environmental Applications” updates guidance on frequencies that support meteorological systems. Satellite sensors, weather radar, lightning-location systems, air and marine observations, and hydrological monitoring rely on these bands.
The ITU and WMO said harmful radio interference can reduce the accuracy and availability of environmental data. The joint publication brings technical, operational and regulatory guidance together to support spectrum-management decisions.
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Joint handbook released
Number of joint reference handbooks released in the ITU-WMO announcement.
- Joint handbook
- 1 handbook
- 2026-09-28 · Observed
Methodology
The announcement describes one joint handbook.
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Subjects and places
Subject proposals
- Telecommunication serviceSuggested
- Subject suggested from the title or summary: spectrumwww.itu.int ↗
- Science and technologySuggested
- Preserved editorial category/topic; broad candidate onlywww.itu.int ↗