Systematic Observations Financing Facility (SOFF)

SOFF is a specialized United Nations climate fund, established by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). By providing long-term investment and technical assistance to address gaps in weather and climate observations in resource-scarce countries, SOFF plays a key role in improving early warning capabilities. Better observations lead to better forecasts, which in turn lead to better decisions and disaster preparedness for communities most affected by climate risks. SOFF promotes a peer-to-peer technical assistance approach, supporting countries in delivering weather and climate observations in a sustainable way. This data is used by initiatives like WHCA to inform climate action and strengthen community resilience.