World Meteorological Day seeks to commemorate the Convention of 1950 which established the World Meteorological Organization. The World Meteorological Organization is an inter-governmental organization with 193 member states and territories. It is a specialized agency of the UN which focuses on meteorology, hydrology, and geophysical sciences.
World Meteorological Day emphasizes the importance of national meteorological and hydrological services. It recognizes their efforts to ensure the safety and wellbeing of societies across the world. This day is observed annually on March 23rd.
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