The 64th World Meteorological Day (WMD) is on March 23, 2024, with the theme "At the Frontline of Climate Action". CMA, as a key WMO Member has organized and carried out a series of kaleidoscopic activities on this milestone day, with meteorological departments on CMA campus and around the country launching a wide range of activities as well. 

The China Meteorological Administration (CMA) has kicked off World Meteorological Day activities in Beijing, with activities in full swing across the country.

On March 23, CMA and Chinese Meteorological Society kicked off activities for WMD 2024 in Beijing. Photoed by ZHUANG Baiyu

On March 23, CMA campus was opened to the public, setting up 8 indoor and outdoor science popularization exhibition areas, bringing together various interesting science popularization products and activities, which have attracted a large number of public participation. On the spot, "weather plus" has enabled a dazzling array of innovative achievements in aviation, navigation, finance and other industries, and smart meteorological equipment such as disaster prevention and reduction emergency meteorological observation systems and meteorological observation Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAVs) have attracted wide attention.

A staff from CMA Meteorological Observation Centre showed the UAV equipment to the public. Photoed by ZHAO Ning

The public could catch a glimpse of the development of FENGYUN meteorological satellites through virtual reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR) equipment. In the DIY activity area, the public assembled models such as sundials by hand. 

A child participated in the VR/AR experience area of the National Satellite Meteorological Centre. Photoed by Li Qian

Besides, CMA and WMO jointly launched the "World Meteorological Day Theme in My Mind" Collection Activity on this pivotal day for the general public, scientific researchers, meteorological enthusiasts, students to submit their version of a WMD theme. This activity is aimed to enhance public awareness of weather and climate, advocate more people to engage in climate change mitigation and adaptation, improve public understanding of meteorological work, and better disseminate China's wisdom and experience in disaster prevention and mitigation, as well as response to climate change.

World Meteorological Day Theme in My Mind" Collection Activity launched

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), in partnership with the World Meteorological Organization launched Weather Kids campaign, calls for urgent climate action for the next generations. The Chinese version of "the 2050 forecast" campaign was jointly organized by CMA and UNDP. Children were able to predict the weather in their eyes for the next 30 years.

This memorable day has aroused the attention and interest of the entire society. Over 10 departments, institutions and organizations in China have joined hands with the official Weibo of CMA and published special poster for WMD, urging the public to take climate action and safeguard our home.

Meteorological departments in many regions in China have carried out activities on campus to popularize meteorological knowledge and aroused the interests of students to learn about climate knowledge and proactively take climate action. Tianjin Meteorological Service and Tianjin 14th Middle School jointly conducted "Exploration of meteorological mysteries, and integrating science and education to educate people" activity on campus, and incorporated it into educational and teaching system about learning lecture. Hainan Provincial Meteorological Disaster Prevention Technology Center together with a few departments and institutions went to Zhangxian Branch of Lingshui Gangpo Primary School to send a package of "meteorological science popularization" to students, opening up the "last kilometer" of meteorological science popularization.

During the activity in Tianjin Photoed by YANG Ying

Shaanxi Meteorological Broadcasting Room innovated the use of big data combined with cutting-edge imaging technology to launch the "Weatherman" slow live broadcast, selecting the province's meteorological characteristics observation sites, cloud-mountain-fog sea scenic spots and climate towns, so that the public could immerse in natural landscape like the loess peak forest, Gaoxia flat lake and others without leaving home.

During the slow live broadcast Photoed by HU Xinguo

Excellent traditional culture constitutes an important nutrient and driving force for the development of meteorological science popularization. Shanghai Meteorological Service collaborated with Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Regional Meteorological Service to dig deep into the cultural connotations of 24 Solar Terms with regional characteristics, and crafted meteorological data products to show the unique cultural charm of the Spring Equinox and inject new connotations into meteorological science popularization.

During the offline activity in Shanghai Photoed by YANG Yang

Editor: LIU Shuqiao