The United Nations’ (UN) World Meteorological Day is annually
held on or around March 23 to
remember the World
Meteorological Organization’s establishment on that date in
1950. Many different activities and events are organized for this occasion. The
day also highlights the huge contribution that National Meteorological and
Hydrological Services make to the safety and well-being of society.
The
International Meteorological Organization was established at the first
International Meteorological Congress in Vienna, Austria, in 1873. The
organization aimed to establish meteorological station networks. These networks
were linked by telegraph and improved weather forecasts. This contributed to
shipping services’ safety and efficiency.
The
International Meteorological Organization became the World Meteorological
Organization on March 23, 1950. It became the UN’s specialized agency for
meteorology, operational hydrology and related geophysical sciences in 1951.
The day
commemorates the World Meteorological Organisation’s convention, and in
previous years events have included presentations on the weather and climate,
preventing natural disasters and sustainable development – all very important
issues.
The
World Meteorological Organization plays a crucial role in contributing to
people’s safety and welfare. Its work is important in providing food security,
water resources and transport. World Meteorological Day has been observed on
March 23 each year since 1961.
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