Douglas Parker

Abstract Mesoscale convective systems are a class of storm linked to extensive flooding and other destructive hazards in many regions globally. In West Africa, soil moisture impacts provide a valuable source of predictability for mature storm hazards, but little is known about mature storm sensitivity to soil moisture in other climatic regions.

Sustainability of African weather and climate information can only be ensured by investing in improved scientific understanding, observational data, and model capability. These requirements must be underpinned by capacity development, knowledge management; and partnerships of co-production, communication and coordination. Africa is one of the continents most affected by climate change and variability but has a low capacity to adapt1.

Photo: Lansdowne is the home of a number of professional sports. Photo: Liz McKeen Urban planning in Ottawa By Douglas Parker Ottawa City Council and their mandarins have a habit of shooting themselves in the foot when it comes to urban planning in Ottawa. New Civic Hospital campus The first shot in the foot was the expropriation of land to construct a new hospital on the Central Experimental Farm, a national heritage site. This was a Harper/Poilievre/Baird decision.