Smart meteorology can help better manage weather-related risks

Friday is the 58th World Meteorological Day. It has the theme "Weather-Ready, Climate-Smart", which reflects meteorology's key role in mitigating the negative effects of extreme weather and climate events, and protecting lives and property.

The theme also shows that the World Meteorological Organization and its members are committed to supporting the global agenda on sustainable development, climate change adaptation and disaster risk reduction.

The World Meteorological Office and National Meteorological Services are responsible for not only providing daily weather forecasts but also long-term climate predictions that help society to be weather-ready and climate-smart, which is vital for boosting the resilience of human society.