Weather extremes such as floods
are very likely to increase in the
coming decades.
Ces prochaines décennies, on assistera
fort probablement à une intensification
des phénomènes météorologiques
extrêmes, telles les crues.
Planning today for
tomorrow’s climate
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The Degradation of Nature -
Orlando Oriel Soriano Sanjur, 12 years, Panama |
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La dégradation de la Nature -
Orlando Oriel Soriano Sanjur, 12 ans, Panama |
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The beautiful drawings in this calendar, excerpted
from the World Meteorological Organization (WMO)
publication Skies and Oceans, serve as a window
into how our future leaders view their climate system.
The pictures illustrate both the joys and anguishes
of our climate, particularly as climate risks increase
the world over.
Increased weather extremes — such as droughts,
floods and storms — scarcer food and water
resources, and increased disease occurrence are
only a few examples of the growing climateinduced
risks worldwide. Communities, especially
the most vulnerable, must adapt now for their
security and growth.
Climate information is the foundation for any adaptation
strategy. The National Meteorological and Hydrological
Services of WMO’s 188 Members observe and monitor
the climate, and enhance our knowledge about future
climate conditions. Investing in such climate information
has a high return, giving communities the tools they
need to both manage climate risks and explore new
opportunities for growth.
The World Climate Conference-3 (WCC-3) in Geneva
Switzerland from 31 August to 4 September 2009 will
be an important avenue for sharing advances in climate
predictions and services, as well as for improving the
use of climate information in global decision-making.
WCC-3 promises to spur global cooperation on
adaptation strategies that need to complement global
climate change mitigation. Another event this year that
will highlight the far-reaching effects of climate is World
Meteorological Day on 23 March, which has the theme
“Weather, climate and the air we breathe” and focuses
specifically on air quality and its effects on human and
ecosystem health.
When considering our climate outlook, it is important to
remember who will be most impacted: our children and
grandchildren. WMO and its members are committed to
improving their future.
WMO is the United Nations’ authoritative voice on
weather, climate and water.
M.Jarraud
Secretary-General
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