Amid ‘spy balloon’ controversy, WMO highlights key role of weather balloons in climate monitoring

Weather balloons play an important part of a vast, intricate global observation system, providing vital information for climate monitoring and forecasters, the UN World Meteorological Organization (WMO) said on Friday. https://news.un.org/feed/view/en/story/2023/02/1133652
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Climate change, population increase fuel looming water crisis: WMO

05 Oct 2021

Improved water management, monitoring and forecasting are needed in the face of a looming global water crisis, the UN World Meteorological Organization (WMO) and partners said in a report published on Tuesday. 

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Mozambique makes great strides towards Early Warnings for All

Mozambique makes great strides towards Early Warnings for All

22 Aug 2024

Mozambique is playing a leading role in a UN-led global initiative to ensure that all people on the planet are protected against weather-related hazards through early warning systems, the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) said on Thursday. 

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WMO calls for more investment in integrated weather and climate services

03 Apr 2023

The global transition to renewable energy will require greater investment in integrated weather and climate services, the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) said on Monday.