World Meteorology Day
The World Day of Meteorology , International Day of Meteorology and Weltwettertag place annually around the world on March 23 and is meant to the 1950 Convention entered into force of the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), which is based in Geneva , has remembered. At that time, a peaceful cooperation between the most diverse nations began, which was without example. Germany has been represented in this organization since 1954 by the German Weather Service (DWD), Austria joined in 1957. It was recognized that more reliable weather forecasts could be made from current global weather reports . Even wars or other ideologies could not prevent the exchange of data. Even crisis areas cooperated regardless of “general political weather conditions”.
The Geneva institution chooses special topics for Meteorology Day every year, such as weather forecasting techniques . In 2012, for example, the topic was “Providing our future with weather , climate and water”. This was intended to highlight the importance of reliable weather and climate information for many economic areas. In particular, the negative effects of extreme weather conditions on human life and economies could be reduced with better predictions.
World Meteorology Day motto
- 2019: The Sun, The Earth and the Weather
- 2018: Weather-ready, climate-smart
- 2017: Understanding clouds
- 2016: Hotter, drier, wetter - Face the future
- 2015: Climate knowledge for Climate Action
- 2014: Weather and Climate: Engaging youth
- 2013: Watching the weather to protect life and property: Celebrating 50 years of World Weather Watch
- 2012: Powering our future with weather, climate and water (supplying our future with weather, climate and water)
- 2011: Climate for you
- 2010: 60 years of service for your safety and well-being
- 2009: Weather, climate and the air we breathe
- 2008: Observing our planet for a better future
- 2007: Polar meteorology: Understanding global impacts
- 2006: Preventing and mitigating natural disasters
- 2005: Weather, climate, water and sustainable development
- 2004: Weather, climate, water in the information age
- 2003: Our future climate
The mottos of all past World Meteorological Days can be viewed on the WMO website.