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. 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. 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.
Observance
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.
Prizes
Many prizes for meteorological research are
presented or announced on or close to World Meteorological Day. These prizes
include:
v The International Meteorological Organization
Prize.
v Professor Dr. Vilho Vaisala Award
v The Norbert Gerbier-Mumm International Award
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.
Themes of World Meteorological Day
- Climate and Water
- The Sun, the Earth and the Weather
- Weather-ready, climate-smart
- Understanding clouds
- Hotter, drier, wetter - Face the future
- Climate knowledge for Climate Action
- Weather and Climate: Engaging youth
- Watching the weather to protect life and property
- Powering our future with weather, climate and water
- Climate for you
- 60 years of service for your safety and well-being
- Weather, climate and the air we breathe
- Observing our planet for a better future
- Polar meteorology: Understanding global impacts
- Preventing and mitigating natural disasters
- Weather, climate, water and sustainable development
- Weather, climate, water in the information age
- Our future climate
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