In 2023 World Meteorological Day takes place during WMO’s 150th anniversary. Here is all you need to know.
World Meteorological Day 2023
By India Today Information Desk: World Meteorological Day takes place on March 23 every year. In 2023 the day takes place during WMO’s 150th anniversary. During the day, past achievements, current progress, and future opportunities are celebrated - including telegraphs and shipping forecasts from the late 19th century, supercomputers, and space exploration.
The day highlights the essential contribution of the National Meteorological and Hydrological Services to society, as well as a variety of activities around the globe. Over the past 50 years, a weather, climate, or water-related disaster has occurred on average every day – taking the lives of 115 people and causing millions in losses daily.
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During World Meteorological Day, numerous conferences, symposia, and exhibitions are held for meteorological professionals and the general public. Some of these events aim to attract media attention to raise meteorology awareness among people.
WORLD METEOROLOGICAL DAY 2023: THEME
The theme for World Meteorological Day 2023 is “The future of weather, climate, and water across generations.” The themes chosen for World Meteorological Day reflect topical weather, climate, or water-related issues.
Our weather and climate and the water cycle know no national or political boundaries. International cooperation is essential. In this spirit, the world's meteorological community has been working since 1873 and will continue to provide science-based services to society in the future.
WORLD METEOROLOGICAL DAY: HISTORY
The World Meteorological Organization commemorates the coming into force of the Convention establishing the World Meteorological Organization on 23 March 1950.
The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) is an intergovernmental framework with a union of 193 Member States and Territories. WMO is a UN agency specialized in and dedicated to meteorology (weather and climate) and related sciences, established by the WMO Convention.
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2023-03-23 05:29:19Z
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