The world meteorological day is on March 23, aims to let the people all around the world know about the meteorological organization and its main contribution to economic development and national defense. Every year, the WMO will select a theme to celebrate this special day. This year, the theme is Weather and Climate: the Participation of Young People.
世界氣象日定在3月23日，其目的是為了讓世界各地的人們了解世界氣象組織活動情況和氣象部門在經濟發展和國防建設所做出的貢獻。每一年，世界氣象組織都會選擇一個主題來慶祝這一天。今年的主題是：天氣和氣候，青年人的參與。

After we step into the new century, the activities of human being are increasing. In order to develop economic, the balance between nature and living being has been destroyed. Due to the global warming, the extreme weather leads to natural disasters such as flood, typhoon, and droughts are kept on increasing. Thanks to the world meteorological organization, people can know the natural disasters in advance. The organization always keeps an eye on the uncertain weather. If something bad happen, it will let the people know, and make sure that they have enough time for preparations. In this case, countless lives and properties could be protected.
我們進入新世紀以來，人類的活動開始變多。為了發展經濟，大自然和人類之間的平衡被打亂了。因為全球氣候變暖，極端的氣候導致了自然災害的頻發；例如洪災、臺風和干旱。多虧了世界氣象組織，人們可以提前知道哪些災害會發生。氣象組織時刻關注著變化莫測的天氣。如果有氣候反常，就會通知人們做好準備。這樣，就能保護人們的生命和財產。

This year, the WTO calls up the young people to pay more attention to the global climate changes. The naturists agree that the natural disasters have something to do with the climate changes. And the human beings activities can affect the global climate. Every individual should realize that protecting the environment can create better weather and climate. Even an ordinary people can make a difference. Care about the weather and climate is to care about our future.
今年，世界氣象組織號召年輕人多多關注全球氣候變化。自然學家普遍認為自然災害的發生與氣候變化有關。人類的活動可以影響到全球的氣候。每個人都應該意識到保護環境才能夠創造出更好的天氣和氣候。哪怕是普通人也能在這件事情上有所作為。關心天氣與氣候就是關心我們的未來。