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World Meteorological Day 2023: Date, Theme, History & Purpose of Celebrating This Day

World Meteorological Day is celebrated on March 23 every year. The day is celebrated as the establishment of the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), and it concentrates on the behavior of Earth’s atmosphere.

Updated on: 23 March, 2023 9:54 AM IST By: Ayushi Raina
World Meteorological Day is celebrated on March 23 every year

World Meteorological Day is celebrated on March 23 every year.  The day commemorates the establishment of the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), and it focuses on the behavior of the Earth's atmosphere.

The day also raises awareness of people's role in safeguarding the Earth's atmosphere. The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) was founded in 1950.  The WMO keeps in mind four aspects including weather, climate, water, and environment.

World Meteorological Fay 2023: Theme

The theme of "The Future of Weather, Climate, and Water Across Generations" will be the subject of World Meteorological Day in 2023. World Meteorological Day, observed annually on March 23, honors the date on which the Convention creating the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) entered into force.

World Meteorological Fay 2023: History

As mentioned above, World Meteorological Day commemorates the establishment of the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) on March 23, 1950. Today, it’s been 72 years of the organization, and it has made immense progress and helped the world to be a better place. WMO headquarters is situated in Geneva, Switzerland.

The International Meteorological Organization (IMO) laid the groundwork for the organization, which was inspected by the Vienna International Meteorological Congress in 1873. WMO was ultimately put into action in 1950 with the approval of the WMO convention. WMO became a United Nations (UN) specialized agency nearly a year after its establishment.

World Meteorological Fay 2023: Significance

World Meteorological Day is a significant day since it focuses on the worldwide recognition of many issues affecting the globe. The day is celebrated by raising awareness about a variety of environmental issues that affect people all around the world.

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