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For #WorldMetDay - Revisiting one of the most unusual shelf clouds I've seen in recent years. #okwx Storm chasing in eastern OK can be challenging, but I happened upon a location to watch this severe thunderstorm in June, 2016 with a great view of a very intriguing structure. #oklahoma #thunderstorm #shelfcloud #cumulonimbus #cloud #sky #skylovers #weather #weathergeek #nature #naturelovers #stormchasing #instagram #instagood

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Happy World Meteorological Day! We appreciate all the meteorologists and atmospheric sciences students in the crowd studying the weather, climate, and on FreezeCrowd.com today! You make a difference!☁️⛅️❄️

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Statement of the WMO Secretary-general on World Meteorological Day; March 23rd.

Happy World Meteorological Day. As you know this is my first celebration of World Meteorological Day as Secretary-General of the World Meteorological Organization. Previously, I also celebrated this day at the Argentinean Meteorological Service, because it is a unique opportunity to increase awareness of who we are, what we do, and why we do it. National Meteorological and Hydrological Services - WMO Members – are key players in our fight against climate change. Indeed, the WMO community provides tools and knowledge on both climate change mitigation and adaptation. It is therefore fitting that the theme of this year’s World Meteorological Day is “On the Frontline of Climate Action.” Climate Action means different things to different people. But all agree that it is indispensable. And it is urgent. And it is a call for everybody. We must all pull in the same direction. Our meteorological and hydrological communities gather, disseminate, and analyze weather, water, and environmental data. These are the basis for understanding what is happening with climate now and how it has been changing. We cannot manage what we do not measure, and this is where WMO is ideally placed. We have a proud history of more than 150 years of sharing data and best practices. That is our strength. We are building on that strength to provide information to support mitigation.

For this reason, we launched the WMO’s Global Greenhouse Gas Watch. We need more measurements to support decision making and climate action.But mitigation is not enough. Adaptation is a MUST. For many, this is a matter of life and death. As a matter of priority, hydro-meteorological services around the world are engaged in improving their early warning systems, which are the linchpin of adaptation and disaster risk reduction. However, as of today, many countries are not able to provide these early warnings to protect their people. This is why, as part of the global community, we embarked on the 'Early Warnings for All' initiative. Every person on Earth needs to have access to timely, authoritative, and life-saving weather and climate risk information by the end of 2027. Climate and weather affect nearly every single activity. For instance, renewable energy systems, including wind, solar and hydropower; agricultural production; fisheries; transportation; health. Weather and climate information fuels economic growth.

We need to do more to turn climate science into services. And we need to make these climate services more accessible and to use them more efficiently.

On World Meteorological Day, National Meteorological and Hydrological Services take center stage. They are pivotal for risk reduction, development, adaptation, mitigation and sustainability. We must ensure that their expertise feeds into high-level policy on climate action. As WMO Secretary-General, I am committed to working together with each NHMS to make sure that this value cycle is impactful at national, regional and global levels. This is about fostering inclusivity and sustainable pathways. In the face of unprecedented environmental challenges, we are not mere observers. Rather, we are called to be game changers. Our role as scientists and advocates for the planet has never been more crucial. The lives of future generations are in our hands. Our efforts today will ensure a safer, healthier world for future generations —a world where children thrive in harmony with nature.

Together we stand at the Frontline of Climate Action; As we leverage our collective expertise for the greater good and shape a resilient tomorrow. I thank you and Happy World Meteorological Day.

World Meteorological Organization (WMO) secretary-general.

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Spotlight on climate action.

World Meteorological Day celebration and launch of a climate action campaign by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) and the UN Devel

The World Meteorological Day celebration will shine a spotlight on climate action. The ceremony embraces all the key players involved in tackling the climate crisis: the UN family, national meteorological and hydrological services, youth and civil society, policy makers and the private sector.

This year, the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) is partnering with the UN Development Programme (UNDP) to launch a climate action campaign to raise awareness globally and mobilize society to act. This campaign will be launched on 21 March on television and social channels and live on stage at the WMO. It is supported by national meteorological and hydrological services, weather presenters and media outlets around the world.

Programme of the ceremony: 15:00 CET / 10:00 AM EDT – Introduction & Launch of the UNDP Climate Action Campaign.

Speakers:

Celeste Saulo, WMO Secretary-General

Agi Veres, Director, Geneva office, United Nations Development Programme

15:15 CET / 10:15 AM EDT – How the Weather Has Changed – Through a TV Forecaster's Eyes

Speakers:

Philippe Jeanneret, Swiss television weather presenter

15:20 CET / 10:20 AM EDT – Mobilizing & Empowering Present and Future Generations

Speakers:

Boaz Paldi, UNDP Chief Creative Office

15:30 CET / 10:30 AM EDT – High-Level Panel Discussion: How To Keep the 1.5° Goal of the Paris Agreement Alive?

The WMO State of Global Climate report reminds everyone of the urgency to tackle the climate crisis. Everywhere in the world, people are already suffering from the negative impact of climate change. Rising temperatures, extreme weather, ocean heat and acidification, ice and glacier retreat affects human health, economies and ecosystems. Science shows that negative impacts are increasing and some changes risk being irreversible.

Climate action is essential to sustainable development, including good health, access to water and sanitation and freedom from poverty and hunger. There is no avenue for human development without prioritizing climate action.

The Paris Agreement on climate change laid the ground to design robust climate action through the nationally determined contributions (NDCs) and the ratcheting mechanism that obliges governments to review and enhance their goals every five years.

Everyone agrees on the need to abide by the lower 1.5° target of the Paris ambitions. Can we still reach it and under which conditions? How is it that despite scientific evidences and a wealth of climate data, public policies are not going faster and wider? What is expected from the different actors – including the public, corporate and financial sector? How do young people have a say in increasing climate ambition and contribute to moving the needle?

Speakers:

Marie-Claire Graf, Future Leaders Network (Moderator)

Prof. Celeste Saulo, Secretary-General, WMO

Agi Veres, Director, Geneva office, United Nations Development Programme

Matthew Wilson, Permanent Representative and Ambassador, Barbados

Rosa Sangiorgio, Head of ESG, Pictet Wealth Management

15:55 CET / 10:55 AM EDT – Saving Lives, At the Forefront of Climate Action, Perspectives from WMO and Meteorological Services

16:05 CET / 11:05 AM EDT – Q&A With the Audience in the Room

16:20 CET / 11:20 AM EDT – Concluding Remarks