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International Cloud Atlas translated into official UN languages
9.4.2020|Vreme
The International Cloud Atlas?- the global reference for identifying clouds ? has been translated into Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian and Spanish.
International community marks World Health Day
7.4.2020|Vreme
On World Health Day, WMO joins the global community in paying tribute to the work of all health professionals who are at the forefront of the COVID-19 response.?WMO and National Meteorological and Hydrological Services support the work of WHO and national health authorities, which are the source of official information and advice on containing the Coronavirus pandemic at a time of global uncertainty.
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Switzerland announces funding for WMO humanitarian support mechanism
6.4.2020|Vreme
New Swiss government funding will enable the World Meteorological Organization to provide United Nations agencies and humanitarian actors with new services for optimising emergency response, especially in the event of tropical cyclones or flooding in developing countries.
WMOâs Hurricane Committee defers consideration of storm name retirement
3.4.2020|Vreme
The annual week-long meeting of the World Meteorological Organization?s Hurricane Committee, which reviews the previous season and prepares for the forthcoming one, was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
COP26 is postponed because of Coronavirus pandemic
2.4.2020|Vreme
The COP26 UN climate change conference set to take place in Glasgow in November has been postponed and will be rescheduled for 2021.??
WMO is concerned about impact of COVID-19 on observing system
1.4.2020|Vreme
The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) is concerned about the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the quantity and quality of weather observations and forecasts, as well as atmospheric and climate monitoring.
WMO Bulletin goes green
27.3.2020|Voda
WMO has just issued its twice-yearly Bulletin, with a focus on Climate and Water in accordance with the theme of World Meteorological Day and World Water Day. The Bulletin introduces WMO?s 70th anniversary, although official commemorative activities have been scaled back because of the Coronavirus pandemic.
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China Meteorological Administration celebrated World Meteorological Day 2020 with online outreach activities
26.3.2020|Vreme
The China Meteorological Administration (CMA) conducted?online outreach activities this year to celebrate World Meteorological Day 2020.?It includes a message from WMO Secretary-General Petteri Taalas and CMA Administrator Ms. LIU Yaming.
You can find many other interesting outreach materials, including the online video of CMA's new meteorological exhibition hall and other colorful on-line commemorative activities.
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CMA conducted the online outreach activities this year to celebrate WMD 2020 - China Meteorological Agency
25.3.2020|Vreme
CMA conducted the online outreach activities this year to celebrate World Meteorological Day 2020.?It includes a message from WMO Secretary-General Petteri Taalas and CMA Administrator Ms. LIU Yaming.
You can find many other interesting outreach materials, including the online video of CMA's new meteorological exhibition hall and other colorful on-line commemorative activities.
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Major earthquake hits Croatiaâs meteorological service
24.3.2020|Vreme
The headquarters of Croatia?s Meteorological and Hydrological Service (DMHZ) were severely damaged by a major earthquake which hit the capital Zagbreb on 22 March.
World Meteorological Day focus on Climate Change and Water
23.3.2020|Voda
One of the biggest impacts of climate change is on water, which in turn affects sustainable development and security. But in contrast to internationally coordinated information about rising temperatures, data on water resources is patchy and incomplete.
World Water Day highlights climate change and âsafe hands
23.3.2020|Voda
Water and climate are inextricably linked. We feel the effects of climate change mostly through water: more floods, more droughts, and more pollution. At the same time, we can tackle climate change through water, according to a joint message issued by Gilbert F. Houngbo, Chair of UN-Water and President of the International Fund for Agricultural Development, and WMO Secretary-General Petteri Taalas for World Water Day and World Meteorological Day.
World Meteorological Day focuses on Climate and Water
23.3.2020|Voda
One of the biggest impacts of climate change is on water, which in turn affects sustainable development and security. But in contrast to internationally coordinated information about rising temperatures, data on water resources is patchy and incomplete.
WMO chief: Accelerate action on Sustainable Development Goal on Water
22.3.2020|Voda
Climate and water both lie at the heart of the Sustainable Development Goals ? the package of 17 crosscutting themes adopted by the international community in 2015. With just 10 years remaining until the 2030 target for achieving the goals, WMO is stepping up its efforts on the water targets.
WMO will step up action on Sustainable Development Goal targets for water
22.3.2020|Voda
Climate and water both lie at the heart of the Sustainable Development Goals ? the package of 17 crosscutting themes adopted by the international community in 2015. With just 10 years remaining until the 2030 target for achieving the goals, WMO is stepping up its efforts on the water targets.
World Water Day focuses on climate change and âsafe hands
22.3.2020|Voda
Water and climate are inextricably linked. We feel the effects of climate change mostly through water: more floods, more droughts, and more pollution. At the same time, we can tackle climate change through water, according to a joint message issued by Gilbert F. Houngbo, Chair of UN-Water and President of the International Fund for Agricultural Development, and WMO Secretary-General Petteri Taalas for World Water Day and World Meteorological Day.
Economic slowdown as a result of COVID is no substitute for Climate Action
20.3.2020|Vreme
Efforts to control the Coronavirus pandemic have reduced economic activity and led to localized improvements in air quality. But it is too early to assess the implications for concentrations of greenhouse gases which are responsible for long-term climate change. Carbon dioxide levels at key observing stations have so far this year been higher than last year.
Economic slowdown as a result of COVID is no substitute for Climate Action
20.3.2020|Vreme
Efforts to control the Coronavirus pandemic have reduced economic activity and led to localized improvements in air quality. But it is too early to assess the implications for concentrations of greenhouse gases which are responsible for long-term climate change. Carbon dioxide levels at key observing stations have so far this year been higher than last year.
Flash Flood Guidance System saves lives
20.3.2020|Voda
Flash floods cause more than 5,000 deaths worldwide annually, exceeding any other flood-related event. ?They have enough power to change the course of rivers, bury houses in mud, and sweep away or destroy whatever is on their path.
New web tool monitors quality of observations
19.3.2020|Vreme
?WMO and the European Centre for Medium Range Weather Forecasts (ECMWF) launched a new web-based interface on 17 March 2020 to help monitor the availability and quality of global meteorological observations within the ?WMO Integrated Global Observing System (WIGOS).
