8th March, 2016
World Meteorological Organization
It is an intergovernmental organization with a membership of 191 Member States and Territories. Established in 1950.
Originated from:
International Meteorological Organization (IMO), which was founded in 1873.
UN's role:
It is the UN system's authoritative voice on the state and behavior of the Earth's atmosphere, its interaction with the oceans, the climate it produces and the resulting distribution of water resources.
World Meteorological Day is observed on 23rd March every year. Theme for the year is "Hotter, drier, wetter. Face the Future"
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