World Meteorological Organization

The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) is an international organization with a membership of 188 Member States and Territories. It was originally known as the International Meteorological Organization (IMO), which was founded in 1873. 

In 1950, the United Nations created the WMO for meteorology (weather and climate), operational hydrology and related geophysical sciences. Its headquarters are in Geneva, Switzerland. The current president is Alexander Bedritsky and the current Secretary-General is Michel Jarraudwho were both elected by the 14th World Meteorological Congress in 2003.

World Meteorological Day
World Meteorological Day is celebrated every year on March 23 which was founded by the organization itself.

Other websites
World Meteorological Organization 
Founding charter 
NOAA: Retired Hurricane Names 
WMO country codes

Category:United Nations
Category:Organizations based in Geneva
Category:1873 establishments