World Meteorological Organisation (WMO)
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News Context
World Mateorological organisation
About: Establishes the framework for international collaboration to enhance meteorological, climatological, hydrological, and related environmental services, aiming to improve the well-being of all.
Genesis: Founded in 1950 as a specialized agency of the United Nations.
Member: Comprises 193 Member States, including India.
Initiative: The Indian Navy organized the Meghayan-25 Symposium to celebrate the formation of the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) and WMO Day 2025.
Global Atmosphere Watch (GAW) Programme: Oversees global atmospheric monitoring networks.
Reports
● Greenhouse Gas Bulletin: Record CO2 Levels: Atmospheric CO2 reached 423.9 ppm in 2024, an increase of 3.5 ppm from 2023, marking the largest annual rise since records began in 1957.
● Warmest Year on Record: 2024, with global temperatures 1.55°C above pre-industrial levels.
● Radiative forcing: Long-lived greenhouse gases increased by 54%.
● Radiative forcing allows for approximate comparison of climatic effects of various changes to the planet.
○ Large radiative forcing indicates a proportionate change in global mean temperature.
Other Reports:
● State of the Global Climate
● State of the Climate in Asia 2024
● State of Global Water Resources 2024
● Air Quality and Climate Bulletin
● Global Annual to Decadal Climate Update (2025-2029)
● WMO Airborne Dust Bulletin
● WMO Ozone and UV Bulletin
● Global Status of Multi-Hazard Early Warning Systems