Constant vigil and incessant attention is necessary for the conservation of nature. An over-sight or dereliction in duty can result in a serious setback for humanity. Therefore, we need people dedicated to continually keeping an eye on the climate and the environment.
The World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) was originally known as the International Meteorological Organisation (IMO), which was founded in 1873. WMO is an intergovernmental organisation that provides a framework for international co-operation in keeping an eye on the changing weather patterns, climatic conditions and the environment in general across the globe. The organization has a membership of 191 member states and territories. WMO is the specialised agency of the United Nations for meteorology (weather and climate), operational hydrology and related geophysical sciences.
Its current Secretary-General is Petteri Taalas. The President of the World Meteorological Congress, WMO’s supreme body, is David Grimes. The head-quarters of the organisation is in Geneva, Switzerland.
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