World Meteorological Day

The date of the establishment of the World Meteorological Organization in 23 March 1950 has been named World Meteorological Day. This organization announces a slogan for World Meteorology Day every year, and this day is celebrated in all member countries.[1][2][3] World Meteorological Day is celebrated every year on 23 March to commemorate the entry into force in 1950 of the convention that created the World Meteorological Organization. The day also highlights the contribution that National Meteorological and Hydrological Services make to the safety and well-being of society. [4] 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.[5]

World Meteorological Day
Significancesupport for environmental protection
Begins1950
DateMarch 23
Next time23 March 2021 (2021-03-23)
Frequencyannual

Background

World Meteorological Day often features various events such as conferences, symposia and exhibitions for meteorological professionals, community leaders and the general public. Some events aim to attract media attention to raise meteorology's profile. Many prizes for meteorological research are presented or announced on or close to World Meteorological Day. These prizes include:

Many countries issue postage stamps or special postage stamp cancellation marks to celebrate World Meteorological Day. These stamps often reflect the event's theme or mark a country's meteorology achievements.[5][6]

Themes of World Meteorological Day

Recent themes of World Meteorological Day have been:

  • Climate and Water, 23 March 2020
  • The Sun, the Earth and the Weather*, 23 March 2019.[7]
  • Weather-ready, climate-smart, 23 March 2018.
  • Understanding clouds, 23 March 2017.
  • Hotter, drier, wetter - Face the future, 23 March 2016.
  • Climate knowledge for Climate Action, 23 March 2015.
  • Weather and Climate: Engaging youth, 23 March 2014.
  • Watching the weather to protect life and property: Celebrating 50 years of World Weather Watch, 23 March 2013
  • Powering our future with weather, climate and water, 23 March 2012.
  • Climate for you, 23 March 2011.
  • 60 years of service for your safety and well-being (2010).
  • Weather, climate and the air we breathe (2009).
  • Observing our planet for a better future (2008).
  • Polar meteorology: Understanding global impacts (2007).
  • Preventing and mitigating natural disasters (2006).
  • Weather, climate, water and sustainable development (2005).
  • Weather, climate, water in the information age (2004).
  • Our future climate (2003).

A new theme is allocated to each different year for World Meteorological Day. All past themes are listed on a dedicated website at the WMO.[8]


See also


Notes and references
  1. "Who we are". World Meteorological Organization. December 2, 2015. Retrieved January 5, 2018.
  2. "World Meteorological Day". www.newvision.co.ug. Retrieved March 8, 2018.
  3. Hartston, William (March 23, 2017). "Top 10 facts about meteorology". Express.co.uk. Retrieved March 8, 2018.
  4. "World Meteorological Organization (WMO)". World Meteorological Organization. December 2, 2016. Retrieved January 5, 2018.
  5. "World Meteorological Day". World Meteorological Day. December 2, 2017. Retrieved January 5, 2018.
  6. "wmo-2018-calendar-competition". World Meteorological Day. December 2, 2017. Retrieved January 5, 2018.
  7. "Weather-ready, climate-smart". World Meteorological Day. March 6, 2018. Retrieved March 6, 2018.
  8. "Previous World Meteorological Days". World Meteorological Day. March 23, 2020. Retrieved March 23, 2020.
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