World Meteorological Organization

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• Overall, we rate the World Meteorological Organization Pro-Science based on the advocacy of the scientific consensus on weather and climate change.

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Detailed Report

Bias Rating: PRO-SCIENCE
Factual Reporting: VERY HIGH
Country: Switzerland
MBFC’s Country Freedom Rank: EXCELLENT
Media Type: Organization/Foundation
Traffic/Popularity: Medium Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: HIGH CREDIBILITY

History

Founded in 1950, The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) is an intergovernmental organization with a membership of 191 Member States and Territories. The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) is a specialized agency of the United Nations. The UN system’s authoritative voice on the state and behavior of the Earth’s atmosphere, its interaction with the oceans, the climate it produces, and the resulting distribution of water resources. They are based in Geneva, Switzerland.

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Funded by / Ownership

Funding for the World Meteorological Organization comes from Governments from around the world.

Analysis / Bias

The World Meteorological Organization provides information and news regarding weather events and trends around the world. They report on advances in forecasting, such as this Space observations support sustainable development. They also report on events such as this Caribbean rolls out multi-hazard preparations for hurricane season.

Editorially, they support the scientific consensus when it comes to reporting on climate science.

Failed Fact Checks

• None in the Last 5 years

Overall, we rate the World Meteorological Organization Pro-Science based on the advocacy of the scientific consensus on weather and climate change. (D. Van Zandt 5/5/2017) Updated (10/17/2022)

Source: https://public.wmo.int/