World Meteorological Day takes place every year on 23 March and " ... showcases the essential contribution of National Meteorological and Hydrological Services to the safety and wellbeing of society and is celebrated with activities around the world. The themes chosen for World Meteorological Day reflect topical weather, climate, water and environment-related issues".

The World Meteorological Day also commemorates the coming into force on 23 March 1950 of the Convention establishing the World Meteorological Organization.

This theme highlights the critical role of continuous, accurate monitoring of weather, climate, and water resources to build a safer and more resilient future for society.

• Focus: It emphasizes the importance of data, surveillance, and foresight in mitigating climate-related risks.
• Context: It underscores the need for proactive measures to address increasing climate volatility and environmental changes, protecting future generations.
• WMO Context: The theme is set by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), which also holds a 2026 Calendar Competition around this theme.

The day emphasizes the critical importance of early warning systems in disaster prevention and mitigation. It highlights how these systems can help people anticipate and prepare for various natural hazards like storms, floods, and heat waves before they strike, ultimately saving millions of lives.

• GDRC: GDRC: Disaster Risk Mitigation and Management
• GDRC: Integrated Water Resources Management

• Official WMO pages of the World Meteriological Day
• World Meteorological Organization (WMO)
• World Ocean Day
• 10 October:0 International day for Disaster Reduction