What is the theme of World Meteorological Day in 2022?

The theme of World Meteorological Day in 2022 is "Early Warning, Early Action: Meteorological, Hydrological and Climate Information Helps Disaster Prevention and Mitigation". Under the background of global climate change, extreme weather, climate and water events are becoming more and more frequent and intense. Timely, accurate and large-scale early warning information can win valuable time for disaster prevention, mitigation and relief, and protect people's lives and property.

The theme of World Meteorological Day in 2022 aims to remind the public to pay attention to early warning, make preparations and act in time to save lives and reduce the impact of meteorological disasters on production and life.

The Important Value of Meteorological Early Warning

Under the background of global warming, extreme disastrous weather is extensive, frequent, repetitive and concurrent. In the past 30 years (1990-20 19), 9 1.6% of major natural disasters, 67.6% of deaths, 83.7% of economic losses and 92.4% of insurance losses are all caused by meteorology and its derivative disasters.

In the new development stage, it is of great significance to play the role of meteorological disaster prevention and mitigation as the first line of defense to promote the construction of a strong country. It is necessary to effectively prevent and resolve all kinds of risk challenges caused by meteorological disasters, minimize the adverse effects and loss of life and property caused by meteorological disasters, and continuously improve the ability of the economy and society to resist meteorological disasters and disasters.

Refer to the above contents: China Meteorological Bureau-Commemorating World Meteorological Day in 2022.