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Trailblazing in the environmental sciences
The IMO Prize, which originates from the International Meteorological Organization, WMO’s predecessor, is granted in recognition of outstanding contributions in the environmental sciences. The Prize has been awarded annually since 1956. In 2022, Dr Sue Barrell was the...
Chronicles of everyday diplomacy
Institutions and causes are larger than the individuals who serve them. At times, emblems can be strategically placed to remind people of this.
Teaching peace
The recent 2023 Global Peace Index (GPI) reveals a disturbing trend of declining peace worldwide, prompting the need for a systemic overhaul in how we address conflict, especially within our schools and universities. This article delves into the multifaceted concept...
Tropical cyclone naming: making warnings easier to remember
Tropical cyclones can last for a week or more, and more than one can occur at the same time. Cyclones generate numerous destructive life-threatening hazards: extreme winds, heavy rainfall, storm surge and flooding. Every year, millions of people are directly affected...
MeteoSwiss: taking the pulse of weather and climate
MeteoSwiss is the Federal Office for Meteorology and Climatology. As Switzerland’s national weather and climate service, MeteoSwiss has been playing an important role in the country’s safety and prosperity for almost 160 years, providing the basis for decision-making...
Getting to know the World Meteorological Organization inside out
The World Meteorological Organization (WMO), established on 23 March 1950, coordinates the gathering and synthesizing of observational data that is the scientific basis for decision-making and policy development in areas such as climate change, disaster risk...
Editorial – February 2024
The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) is a UN specialized agency that was founded in 1950. Its headquarters were inaugurated in 1999 and designed in an oval shape consisting of curved lines and glass by architects Rino Brodbeck and Jacques Roulet. Its appearance...
Argentine meteorologist makes history at WMO
As a child, Celeste Saulo wanted to follow in her grandmother’s footsteps and become a teacher. She loved physics and mathematics at school and an aptitude test suggested she would excel at computer science, geology, architecture, meteorology or astronomy. She was...
An international education
In 2024-2025, the Ecole Internationale de Genève is celebrating its centenary. What are the main events that have marked 100 years of this school? We are the world’s oldest international school with 143 student nationalities, the highest student nationality count...
Studying in Switzerland: a challenging choice for parents
Expats sometimes struggle in finding the right school for their children. With so many choices and paths, how is one to choose between them all? Parents often ask which is the best school. But the “best” school doesn’t exist. Each school offers a different...
