8 weather stations of China certified in WMO's 75-year station category of centennial weather stations
On August 19, it is learned from the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) , 8 weather stations such as the Nenjiang National Baseline Meteorological Station in Heilongjiang, Fuzhou National Baseline Climate Station in Fujian declared by the China Meteorological Administration (CMA), have been certified in the first group of WMO's 75-year station category of centennial weather stations.
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Long-term meteorological observation data are common cultural and scientific heritage of all mankind, which is significant for disaster prevention and mitigation, response to climate change, and meteorological scientific research, etc. In May, 2017, the first list of 60 WMO's Centennial Weather Stations was announced at the 69th Session of the WMO Executive Council. In 2023, the 19th World Meteorological Congress adopted a new mechanism for the recognition of WMO's 75-year weather stations, which was proposed by CMA.