Brief Info: 22nd March World Meteorological Day (विश्व मौसम विज्ञान दिवस ) : Date & Theme, Slogan, Poster, Quotes, Images, Activities, Messages, Hashtag, Significance, History and Awareness Program. World Meteorological Day Objectives, Importance, Quiz, Campaigns, Speeches, Info-graphics in Hindi, English, Tamil, Telugu.
World Meteorological Day 2021
World Meteorological Day often features various events such as conferences, symposia and exhibitions for meteorological professionals, community leaders and the general public. Some events aim to attract media attention to raise meteorology’s profile.
Many prizes for meteorological research are presented or announced on or close to World Meteorological Day. These prizes include:
- The International Meteorological Organization Prize.
- Professor Dr. Vilho Väisälä Award.
- The Norbert Gerbier-Mumm International Award.
Many countries issue postage stamps or special postage stamp cancellation marks to celebrate World Meteorological Day. These stamps often reflect the event’s theme or mark a country’s meteorology achievements.
| World Meteorological Day : Overview | |
| Name of Day (Event) | World Meteorological Day (WWD) |
| Also Called | World Meteorology Day |
| Name of Organisation | United Nations General Assembly |
| Observed by | UN Members |
| Awareness Programs | Climate Change Campaigns |
| Observed on | March 23 |
| World Meteorological Day (First Time Celebration) | March 23, 1961 |
| Significance | The International Meteorological association is formed to exchange information about weather across national borders. |
| Celebration Location | All Around World |
| Official Website | www.un.org |
World Meteorological Day Dates
| Year | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | March 23 | Monday |
| 2021 | March 23 | Tuesday |
| 2022 | March 23 | Wednesday |
| 2023 | March 23 | Thursday |
| 2024 | March 23 | Saturday |
World Meteorological Day History & Significance
World Meteorological Organization (WMO) was established on March 23, 1950. It is an intergovernmental organization with a membership of 193 Member States and Territories. Every year, March 23, is celebrated as World Meteorological Day (WMD).
World Meteorological Day 2021 theme
Every 23 March, the World Meteorological Organization commemorates the coming into force of the Convention establishing the World Meteorological Organization on 23 March 1950.
WMO Executive Council has selected the following themes for the upcoming celebrations of World Meteorological Day:
2021: “The Ocean, our climate and weather” in conjunction with the launch of the United Nations Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable
The theme of World Meteorological Day this year, for March 23, 2020, is Climate and Water. It will align with the theme of World Meteorological Day 2021 which is on March 22. The main focus will be on climate change and water concerns around the globe. The slogan for WMD 2020 is “Count Every Drop, Every Drop Counts”.
| World Meteorological Day Theme List – Year Wise | |
| Year | Theme |
| World Meteorological Day 2021 Theme | The Ocean, our climate and weather |
| World Meteorological Day 2020 Theme | Water and Climate Change |
| World Meteorological Day 2019 Theme | The Sun, the Earth and the Weather |
| World Meteorological Day 2018 Theme | Weather-ready, climate-smart |
| World Meteorological Day 2017 Theme | Understanding clouds |
| World Meteorological Day 2016 Theme | Hotter, drier, wetter – Face the future |
| World Meteorological Day 2015 Theme | Climate knowledge for Climate Action |
| World Meteorological Day 2014 Theme | Weather and Climate: Engaging youth |
| World Meteorological Day 2013 Theme | Watching the weather to protect life and property |
| World Meteorological Day 2012 Theme | Powering our future with weather, climate and water |
| World Meteorological Day 2011 Theme | Climate for you |
| World Meteorological Day 2010 Theme | 60 years of service for your safety and well-being |
| World Meteorological Day 2009 Theme | Weather, climate and the air we breathe |
| World Meteorological Day 2008 Theme | Observing our planet for a better future |
| World Meteorological Day 2007 Theme | Polar meteorology: Understanding global impacts |
| World Meteorological Day 2006 Theme | Preventing and mitigating natural disasters |
| World Meteorological Day 2005 Theme | Weather, climate, water and sustainable development |
| World Meteorological Day 2004 Theme | Weather, climate, water in the information age |
| World Meteorological Day 2003 Theme | Our future climate |
World Meteorological Day Slogans
“Water is life. Don’t waste it.”
“Save water, and it will save you.”
“A slogan on Water is a slogan on life.
“Nothing will be left here without water.”
“Don’t flush our planet’s most valuable resource.”
“Don’t let the water run when you brush your teeth.”
“Don’t let the water run in the sink, our life’s on the brink.”
“No matter, how much rich you are, you can’t live without water.”
“Water is the Best Natural Remedy. Drink Your Way to Better Health.”
“Make Water Your Primary Drink instead of Soda, Juice. Choose Pure Water Throughout Your Day.”