The theme for World Meteorological Day 2005 is “Weather, climate, water and sustainable development.” Organizers will focus on the contribution of national meteorological and hydrological services to sustainable socio-economic development, environmental protection and poverty alleviation.  

date: 23 March 2005  
location: TBA  
contact: WMO Communications and Public Affairs Office  
fax: 41-22-730-8027  
e-mail: cpa@wmo.int  
www: http://www.wmo.int/index-en.html