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WMO: about one third of services were at essential level

About one third of meteorological and hydrological services provided essential climate services in 2024; a similar share was advanced or full.

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They do not measure forecast accuracy or geographic coverage.

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WMO report classifications of national meteorological and hydrological services.

Providing essential climate services
33 percent
2024 · Observed
Providing advanced or full services
33 percent
2024 · Observed
Methodology

Approximate shares in the report’s 2024 summary; the denominator is services classified by the report.

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