World Meteorological Day 2024
2024-03-22 (IPMA)
On March 23rd, World Meteorological Day is celebrated, a date that marks, worldwide, the importance of meteorological, climatic and hydrological services for safeguarding lives and property.
The WMO defined the theme of the year as “On the frontline of climate action”, a theme based on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 13 (Climate Action) when it refers to “taking urgent measures to combat climate change and its impacts.”
IPMA, as the national meteorology authority for general and maritime purposes and climate, once again joins the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) in this celebration, which takes place all over the world.
"The importance of weather and climate forecasts is undeniable for preventing or mitigating the harmful effects of climate change, in sectors as diverse as food production, population security or climate-sensitive diseases. Early warning systems help to reduce poverty by giving people the opportunity to prepare for and limit the impact of extreme weather conditions", as stated in the WMO statement.
The Institute dedicates a week of celebrations to this important event. Among them, several initiatives are planned that involve the community and various actors, particularly from the educational environment.
In this context, the Opening Session of Meteorology Week took place on March 20th, which runs between March 20th and 27th, in which several government figures were present, the Institute's Board of Directors, representatives of the General Directorate of Education (for signing of the collaboration protocol), as well as a room full of IPMA workers, including the meteorology and climate team. Various initiatives were presented at the Session, including:
- Signing of a protocol with the Directorate-General for Education, namely the "Estudo em Casa Apoia" project so that, together with IPMA, virtual content of a scientific and educational nature can be made available to students on the topics of meteorology and climate;
- Photography Competition "Let's Photograph Meteorological and Climate Phenomena", aimed at students between 14 and 18 years old (more information soon);
- Exhibition “April Weather, 50 Years Later - Testimonies of Meteorology”, which will be on display to the public at the IPMA headquarters soon;
- Online workshop by the Portuguese Association of Meteorology and Geophysics (APMG), with the support of IPMA, dedicated to this World Day. You can find out more information here: http://www.apmg.pt;
- Several visits to IPMA by schools and visits to schools by meteorologists from the Institute.
You can consult the complete Meteorology Week program attached. We therefore invite all enthusiasts and those interested in meteorology and climate to follow us this week on our social networks and website.
Imagens associadas
Image of the Day/2024, from the World Meteorological Organization (WMO)
Schedule
Exhibition
Photography Contest
APMG online workshop
Opening Session: President of IPMA, José Guerreiro
Opening Session: Secretary of State for Fisheries, Teresa Coelho
Opening Session: Signing of the protocol between IPMA and the "Estudo em Casa Apoia" project of the Directorate-General for Education
Opening Session: Secretary of State for the Sea, José Maria Costa
Opening Session: Audience
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