World Meteorological Organization

Name

World Meteorological Organization

Legal name

World Meteorological Organization (WMO)

Website

https://public.wmo.int

Company type

Private

Founded year

1950

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

International Meteorological Coordination and Climate Services

NAICS

International Affairs (928120), Administration of Air and Water Resource and Solid Waste Management Programs (92411), Administration of Environmental Quality Programs (9241)

SIC

International Affairs (9721), Foreign Governments (8888)

akta.pro primary industry

Environmental, Climate & Sustainability Standards & Reporting Cooperation (BPADANAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Climate Policy, Governance & NDC Support (BPADALAA), Water Resources, WASH & Integrated Water Management (BPADALAH), Climate Target-Setting, Transition Planning & Performance Management Platforms (EUABAEAF), Climate Risk & Scenario Analysis (TCFD/IFRS S2) (EUAHAJAD)

Keywords

• Weather forecasting services
• Climate monitoring systems
• Early warning systems
• Meteorological observation networks
• Hydrological data services

Headquarters

HQ city

Geneva

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Member State Assessed Contributions: WMO operates as a United Nations specialized agency funded through assessed contributions from its 193 member states. Annual membership dues fund the organization's operational budget, secretariat, and global programs.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

WMO coordinates global cooperation in weather, climate, water, and ocean observation across its 193 member states, providing authoritative meteorological and climatological data products, multi-hazard early warning systems, capacity building for National Meteorological and Hydrological Services, and scientific assessments such as the State of the Global Climate report. It operates pooled financing mechanisms (WMO Commons, SOFF) and international observing systems (including GOOS) that underpin national and global forecasting, disaster risk reduction, and climate adaptation services.

Product overview

The World Meteorological Organization operates as a United Nations specialized agency providing a coordinated portfolio of global weather, climate, and water intelligence services. Its core offerings include the WMO Commons pooled financing mechanism for infrastructure modernization, the Early Warnings for All initiative targeting universal hazard coverage by 2027, the Global Ocean Observing System (GOOS) jointly operated with UNESCO, and the World Weather Research Programme (WWRP). Supporting these are publications including State of the Climate annual reports, El Niño/La Niña updates, and the WMO Bulletin, along with data dashboards. WMO's activities are organized across six geographic regions with governance through its Executive Council and Members.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Early Warnings for All (EW4All): A UN initiative launched in 2022 to ensure everyone on Earth receives life-saving early warnings for hazardous weather, water or climate events by end of 2027. WMO serves as a key implementing partner alongside WHO and other UN agencies.

Products and services

• WMO Commons Pooled financing mechanism for global meteorological observing infrastructure that guarantees free international exchange of weather, climate, water and related environmental data; offered to member states and partners to close observational gaps.
• Early Warnings for All Initiative Multi-hazard early warning system initiative coordinated with UN partners to deliver disaster early warnings to every person on Earth by 2027; serves member states, UN agencies, and at-risk populations.
• State of the Global Climate Report Annual authoritative scientific assessment of the state of the global climate, used by governments, UN agencies, scientists, and the media to track climate indicators.
• El Niño / La Niña Updates Periodic ENSO diagnostic bulletins and forecasts providing authoritative information on El Niño and La Niña conditions; used by national meteorological services, governments, and the public.
• WMO Bulletin Quarterly official publication of WMO disseminating authoritative articles on meteorology, hydrology, climatology, and related environmental sciences to member states, scientists, and the public.
• World Weather Research Programme (WWRP) International research programme that coordinates weather prediction research and fosters collaboration between research institutions and operational meteorological services to improve forecasts.
• Global Ocean Observing System (GOOS) Global system for sustained ocean observations delivering oceanographic data and products to support climate, weather, and marine services for member states and scientific users.
• WMO Community Platform Unified online platform that consolidates access to WMO data, products, services, and collaborative tools for National Meteorological and Hydrological Services, partners, and the research community.

Quantifiable outcome

• 24 hours of advance warning shown to reduce extreme weather damage by up to 30%
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

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App detail

AI capability1 record

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• UNESCO Intergovernmental Oceanographic CommissioncoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 July 2026The Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission of UNESCO (UNESCO-IOC) jointly sponsors the Global Ocean Observing System (GOOS) with WMO. Both organizations coordinate international ocean monitoring efforts, enhance forecasts and early warning systems, and support climate adaptation, coastal resilience, and the sustainable blue economy.
• European CommissionmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 July 2026The European Commission launched the OceanEye initiative with €50 million in initial funding through Horizon Europe to strengthen Europe's contribution to global ocean observation. WMO and UNESCO-IOC jointly sponsor GOOS, which provides formal support for this initiative.
• World Health OrganizationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWMO and WHO coordinate internationally on early warning systems and heat-health action guidance to reduce mortality from extreme heat events. The partnership addresses the estimated 489,000 annual heat-related deaths through coordinated public health and meteorological responses.
• EuroGOOSmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuroGOOS is the European regional alliance of the Global Ocean Observing System. It works with GOOS and WMO to improve coordination between European and international ocean monitoring efforts.
• United Nations SystemcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWMO coordinates with UN agencies, humanitarian organizations, and governments to strengthen seasonal forecasts and early warning systems. UN Secretary-General António Guterres has declared climate situations as 'urgent climate alerts' requiring preparation from all sectors worldwide.
• Humanitarian OrganizationsmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWMO is expanding coordination with humanitarian organizations to help countries prepare for regional climate impacts including heatwaves, droughts, heavy rainfall, and marine heatwaves through improved early warning systems.
• European Centre for Medium-Range Weather ForecastsmajorTechnology or IntegrationThe ECMWF provides expert meteorological forecasts and is referenced in WMO climate monitoring. Experts from ECMWF stated the current El Niño phenomenon is expected to set a new intensity record.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC): UN-mandated body that assesses the science of climate change. Peer because both IPCC and WMO are intergovernmental scientific assessment/coordination bodies serving member states with overlapping climate and Earth-system mandates.
• UNESCO Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (IOC): UNESCO body that jointly sponsors the Global Ocean Observing System (GOOS) with WMO. Direct peer because IOC and WMO co-own a flagship ocean observation platform and share core constituencies (national meteorological and oceanographic services).
• European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts (ECMWF): Intergovernmental organization producing global numerical weather predictions for its member states. Peer because ECMWF and WMO serve overlapping constituencies of national meteorological services, share forecasting standards, and jointly contribute to global Earth-system modeling.
• Group on Earth Observations (GEO): Intergovernmental partnership coordinating global Earth observation data and the GEOSS infrastructure. Peer because GEO and WMO share the goal of integrating Earth observation data across national and regional providers to support climate, weather, and disaster risk decisions.

Broad incumbents

• UN Environment Programme (UNEP): UN system organization coordinating global environmental action across climate, ecosystems, and pollution. Peer because UNEP and WMO operate as sibling UN entities delivering environmental public goods to member states, with overlapping climate and disaster risk portfolios.
• World Health Organization (WHO): UN specialized agency for health and a core WMO partner on heat-health action plans. Peer because WHO and WMO operate as co-equal UN specialized agencies and increasingly collaborate on climate-health early warnings and the EW4All initiative.
• UNFCCC Secretariat: Secretariat supporting the UN climate change convention and COP process. Peer because UNFCCC and WMO jointly shape the global climate policy and science interface, with WMO providing much of the underlying climate data and assessment infrastructure.
• National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA): U.S. government agency operating weather satellites, ocean observing systems, and national weather services. Peer because NOAA is one of the largest contributors of observation data into WMO's global network and runs parallel weather and climate programs of comparable scientific scope.

Emerging players

• European Space Agency (ESA): Intergovernmental space agency operating Earth observation satellites such as the Copernicus Sentinel missions. Peer because ESA satellite data is a critical input to WMO's global observing system, and the two coordinate closely on Copernicus and related climate monitoring initiatives.
• World Climate Research Programme (WCRP): Joint WMO-sponsored research programme coordinating international climate science. Peer because WCRP is sponsored by WMO, UNESCO-IOC, and the International Council for Science, operating overlapping research and modeling networks feeding into WMO climate assessments.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

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