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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.
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.
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.
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).
COVID-19: WMO postpones meetings through to June
12.3.2020|Vreme
In the light?of the?global spread and impact of?COVID-19, and mindful of the importance of taking mitigating measures against the virus, the World Meteorological Organization has decided to postpone a series of events and meetings that were scheduled to take place from March through to June.
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Monthly Weather Summary - February 2020 - Kingdom of Bahrain
11.3.2020|Vreme
February 2020 was warmer than normal in temperatures and below-average precipitation.?The mean temperature of the month was 19.1?C which is 1.2?C above the long-term normal for February.?The mean maximum temperature of the month was 22.6?C which is 1.4?C above the long-term normal. The highest temperature recorded during the month was 29.5?C which occurred on the 8th February at Bahrain International Airport but recorded 33.2?C on the 25th February at Bahrain International Circuit.?
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State of the Climate report released by UN and WMO chiefs
11.3.2020|Vreme
The year 2020 will be pivotal for climate action if the world is to control ever worsening impacts and indicators of climate change before it is too late, according to United Nations Secretary-General Ant?nio Guterres as he launched WMO?s Statement on the State of the Global Climate.
Multi-agency report highlights increasing signs and impacts of climate change in atmosphere, land and oceans
10.3.2020|Vreme
The tell-tale physical signs of climate change such as increasing land and ocean heat, accelerating sea level rise and melting ice are highlighted in a new report compiled by the World Meteorological Organization and an extensive network of partners. It documents impacts of weather and climate events on socio-economic development, human health, migration and displacement, food security and land and marine ecosystems.
59th issue of the TCC News - Japan Meteorological Agency
9.3.2020|Vreme
The Tokyo Climate Center (TCC) of the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) has released the 59th issue of the TCC News on the TCC website.?This issue covers:?- Global surface temperature for 2019 was the second highest since 1891?- Highlights of the Global Climate in 2019?- Summary of Japan's Climatic Characteristics for 2019?- TCC contributions to ASEANCOF-13 and visit to MSS?- TCC Training Seminar on Climate Analysis Information on Extreme Climate Events?- Update of website on RA II Information Sharing for Climate Services?- TCC Activity Report for 2019?
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Europe has warmest winter on record
5.3.2020|Vreme
The past winter was by far the warmest on record for Europe, according to the Copernicus Climate Change Service/ECMWF. It was the second warmest February, both globally and for Europe, in its record.
UN Secretary-General will launch WMO Statement on the State of the Global Climate in 2019
5.3.2020|Vreme
The World Meteorological Organization Statement on the State of the Climate in 2019 will be released on Tuesday 10 March 2020 at a press conference with United Nations Secretary-General Ant?nio Guterres and WMO Secretary-General Petteri Taalas at United Nations headquarters, New York.
WMO expects above average temperatures, but no El Niño
2.3.2020|Vreme
Above average temperatures are expected in many parts of the globe in the next few months, even without the presence of a warming El Ni?o event, according to the World Meteorological Organization.
