March 23, 2012
was
World Meteorological Day
Today is World Meteorological Day! It’s celebrated every year to honor the formation of the World Meteorological Organization. Each year, a new theme is announced. This year’s theme is “Observing Today, Protecting Tomorrow.”
Past themes have included “Our future climate” in 2003 and “Weather, climate and the air we breathe” in 2009.
This global observance is celebrated in several different ways. There are various conferences and exhibitions for meteorological professionals, community leaders and the general public. Prizes for research are presented on or close to World Meteorological Day, such as the International Meteorological Organization Prize.
Learn more by visiting the World Meteorological Organization website!
- March 23, 2012 is also National Puppy Day | National Chip and Dip Day
- March is National Peanut Month | International Ideas Month | National Craft Month
- This week is American Chocolate Week | National Spring Fever Week
