“The Ocean, Our Climate and Weather” is the theme of World Meteorological Day 2021 – March 23.
In a message on World Meteorological Day, the Secretary-General of the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), Petteri Taalas, highlights the importance of the oceans to the overall global climate system, its changes, and the occurrence of extreme weather conditions. This is also why the UN has proclaimed 2021-2030 a Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development.
“According to global climate monitoring, last year was one of three warmest years on record despite the cooling effect of La Niña in the Pacific, while the decade from 2011 to 2020 is the warmest recorded decade ever. As a consequence, numerous changes have been registered, including rapid rise of sea level, prolonged and intense droughts, increased hurricane activity, as well as more frequent and stronger off tropical cyclones,” says the National Hydrometeorological Service which is joining the celebration of the World Meteorological Day.
WMO originated from the International Meteorological Organization (IMO), which was founded in 1873. Its core mission is to support countries in providing meteorological and hydrological services to protect human lives and property from natural disasters related to weather, climate and waters, to preserve the environment and contribute to sustainable development.
Since 1961, World Meteorological Day has been celebrated every year on March 23 and commemorates the coming into force on March 23, 1950 of the Convention establishing the World Meteorological Organization. It showcases the essential contribution of National Meteorological and Hydrological Services to the safety and wellbeing of society and is celebrated with activities around the world.
The National Hydrometeorological Service was established in 1947. It implements in its operation the recommendations of the WMO to provide functional monitoring of the weather and climate, early assessment of unfavorable weather phenomena and weather forecasts, as well as efficient application of climate research in all sectors.
