António Guterres says scale up global weather observing systems - Speech Brief
18 March 2026 15:40 UTC · UN Secretary-General · UN SG Press Release · Source · Email X Link

António Guterres says scale up global weather observing systems

Key points

  • Scale up global observing systems
  • Open, equitable data and Early Warnings for All by 2027

TL;DR

  • António Guterres says climate chaos is rewriting the rules of weather with record heat, longer droughts, rising seas and more extreme disasters.
  • He notes the global observing system is under strain, with critical gaps in least developed countries and small island developing States.
  • He emphasizes scaling up the observing backbone, open and equitable data sharing, and Early Warnings for All by 2027.
Original text

Secretary-General Statements and Messages Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message for World Meteorological Day, observed on 23 March: On this World Meteorological Day, we are reminded that foresight saves lives. Climate chaos is rewriting the rules of weather, with record heat, longer droughts, rising seas and ever more frequent and extreme disasters. Accurate, trusted science is our first line of...

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