World Meteorological Organization

Let us come together with one vision and one goal: to protect people, livelihoods and the future. Early warnings work. They must work for everyone.

Prof. Celeste Saulo, WMO Secretary-General

Publication

WMO Air Quality and Climate Bulletin No. 4 - September 2024

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In focus

WMO and COPE Disaster Champions

Publication

State of the Climate in Africa 2023

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Publication

State of the Climate in the South-West Pacific 2023

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Latest news

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11 September 2024

WMO Update predicts 60% chance of La Niña

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05 September 2024

Vicious circle of climate change, wildfires and air pollution has major impacts

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04 September 2024

Towards a weather-ready and climate resilient ASEAN

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02 September 2024

Africa faces disproportionate burden from climate change and adaptation costs

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27 August 2024

Climate change transforms Pacific Islands

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26 August 2024

Early warnings and sea level rise are focus of Pacific Islands Forum

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22 August 2024

Mozambique takes strides towards Early Warnings for All

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15 August 2024

Hurricanes are inevitable, but disasters are not: OpEd

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13 August 2024

July sets new temperature records

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Early Warnings for All

Early Warnings for All is a groundbreaking initiative to ensure that everyone on Earth is protected from hazardous weather, water, or climate events through life-saving early warning systems by the end of 2027.

Global Early Warnings for All Initiative

WMO 2025 Calendar Competition

This year's theme aligns with the theme of World Meteorological Day 2025: “Closing the early warning gap together” focusing on the Early Warnings for All initiative. The deadline to enter is 1 September 2024.