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 defense¹. Every year, the WMO will select a theme to celebrate this special day. This year, the theme is Weather and Climate: the Participation² of Young People.

世界气象日定在3月23日，其目的是为了让世界各地的人们了解世界气象组织活动情况和气象部门在经济发展和国防建设所做出的贡献。每一年，世界气象组织都会选择一个主题来庆祝这一天。今年的主题是：天气和气候，青年人的参与。

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 droughts³ 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, countless⁴ lives and properties could be protected.

我们进入新世纪以来，人类的活动开始变多。为了发展经济，大自然和人类之间的平衡被打乱了。因为全球气候变暖，极端的气候导致了自然灾害的频发；例如洪灾、台风和干旱。多亏了世界气象组织，人们可以提前知道哪些灾害会发生。气象组织时刻关注着变化莫测的天气。如果有气候反常，就会通知人们做好准备。这样，就能保护人们的生命和财产。

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，世界气象组织号召年轻人多多关注全球气候变化。自然学家普遍认为自然灾害的发生与气候变化有关。人类的活动可以影响到全球的气候。每个人都应该意识到保护环境才能够创造出更好的天气和气候。哪怕是普通人也能在这件事情上有所作为。关心天气与气候就是关心我们的未来。