World Meteorological Organization (WMO)

The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) is the United Nations' authoritative voice on weather, climate, and water. It facilitates international cooperation in these areas, providing frameworks for weather observations, climate monitoring, and related research. The WMO is newsworthy due to recent warnings about the Earth's climate being more out of balance than ever before. A record "energy imbalance," driven by greenhouse gas emissions, is causing the ocean to heat to unprecedented levels. This imbalance suggests the planet is retaining significantly more heat than it releases. Furthermore, the WMO has highlighted the looming El Niño event, which is expected to exacerbate extreme weather conditions globally. These developments underscore the WMO's crucial role in monitoring and communicating the escalating impacts of climate change, informing policy decisions and adaptation strategies worldwide.