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Publish Date: 28 March 2019
The physical signs and socio-economic impacts of climate change are accelerating as record greenhouse gas concentrations drive global temperatures towards increasingly dangerous levels, according to a new report from the World Meteorological Organization. The WMO Statement on the State of the Global Climate in 2018, its 25 th anniversary edition, highlights record sea level rise, as well as exceptionally high land and ocean temperatures over the past four years. This warming trend has lasted since the start of this century and is expected to continue.
Publish Date: 29 March 2019
WMO’s latest report on global temperatures, extreme weather and climate change indicators and socio-economic impacts is “yet another strong wake-up call” on the need for more ambitious climate action, according to United Nations Secretary General António Guterres.
Publish Date: 29 March 2019
On March 21, China put two high-resolution Earth observation satellites, Gaofen-5 and Gaofen-6, into operation after testing. They will set to assist in a wide range of public services including environmental protection, air-pollution mitigation, agricultural surveys and disaster relief, etc. In the field of meteorological forecast, their hyperspectral resolution data will be used in observations of trace gases, greenhouse gases, aerosol optical thickness, total ozone, glacier snow, drought and high temperature, and play a key role in response to special weather and surface disaster processes...
Publish Date: 29 March 2019
Recently, tropical cyclone Idai has inflicted grave impacts on African countries like Mozambique, Zimbabwe and Malawi.China Meteorological Administration (CMA) keeps tabs on the development status of Idai and provides meteorological service products via the website of World Meteorological Centre (Beijing). Read more >>
Publish Date: 22 March 2019
The Sun, the Earth and the Weather is the theme of this year’s World Meteorological Day. It highlights the role of the Sun in delivering the energy that powers all life on Earth, and drives the weather, ocean currents and the hydrological cycle.
Publish Date: 27 March 2019
The Minister for MEIDECC Honourable Poasi Tei opened the first Users Climate Outlook Forum for Tonga at the National Reserve Bank’s conference room this morning. The meeting aims to link climate information generated by Tonga Meteorological Service with stakeholders and users of climate information to improve the application of climate information particularly the seasonal climate outlooks. Read more >>
Publish Date: 22 March 2019
WMO promotes inclusive and innovative hydrological solutions WMO joins the international community in celebrating World Water Day 2019, under the theme “leaving no one behind.” According to the recently released United Nations World Water Development Report, Leaving No One Behind , over 2 billion people live in countries experiencing high water stress—a problem that will be magnified as the demand for water rises and the effects of climate change intensify.
Publish Date: 20 March 2019
Florence and Michael won’t have another chance to wreak havoc in the Atlantic Basin. The names of these two storms, which caused extensive fatalities and damage from Florida north to Virginia last year, have been retired by the World Meteorological Organization’s Region IV Hurricane Committee.
Publish Date: 15 March 2019
Tropical Cyclone Idai made landfall on 14 March at 23.30 GMT, close to Beira City in Mozambique. Heavy rainfall, strong winds (above 150 km/h) and storm surge estimated at 2.5m height affected the region. Initial reports indicate there may be hundreds of deaths, and hundreds of thousands of people impacted in Mozambique, Malawi and Zimbabwe.
Publish Date: 14 March 2019
Recent developments in the climate change arena, including the Paris Agreement in 2015 and the publication of the IPCC Special Report on Global Warming of 1.5 °C, have noted the potential need for negative emission technologies to remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere in order to limit temperature increase.
