World Meteorological Organization

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  • CategorySpecialized Agencies

  • HQ locationGeneva

  • Date established1950

  • ResolutionGA Resolution 531(VI)

  • Joined CEB20 December 1951

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The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) is the successor to the International Meteorological Organization, which was established in 1873. It formally came into existence in 1950 and became a UN specialised agency in 1951.

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