World Meteorological Day

United Nations

Secretary-General

Message for World Meteorological organization 60th anniversary, 23 March 2010

For the past six decades, the World Meteorological Organization's scientific work has spanned disciplines and borders and provided a model of international cooperation. The WMO has provided governments around the world with high quality weather data, climate assessments and forecasting tools so their populations can be better protected. Its work has highlighted the need for global solutions to global challenges such as climate change.

On the occasion of this 60th anniversary, I congratulate the WMO for its outstanding service to humanity and pay tribute to its leadership and staff, the Member States that support it, and the thousands of scientists who have contributed to its work. Now, more than ever, the world needs the best scientific information possible to guide the way towards sustainable development.

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