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"With the advent of the Third Millennium, humanity may be witnessing a turning point in the history of planet Earth. Under the unprecedented pressures of accelerated industrial development, demographic growth, over-exploitation of natural resources, and intensive energy consumption, the 20th Century has probably set the course for a dramatic evolution of the world climate. Equipped with the knowledge and skills accumulated since 1873 by its predecessor, the International Meteorological Organization, the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), now celebrating its 50th Anniversary, was the first to analyse and warn against the process of global climate change, and its unprecedented consequences for life on Earth. With its unique network of national Meteorological and Hydrological Services, WMO plays a catalytic role in promoting international and interdisciplinary cooperation for the monitoring and prediction of weather and climate, the assessment of freshwater resources, the mitigation of natural disasters, and for the formulation of long-term response strategies for sustainable development. The challenge of implementing such strategies at the start of the 21st Century is even greater. WMO will continue to be a leader in bringing the world community together to make our planet safer for future generations." G.O.P. Obasi Secretary-General
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