The role of WMO in the legal regulation of the use of modern technologies for processing meteorological data and forecasting

Abstract

The author examines the activities of the international community in the field of climate and weather forecasting on the example of the activities of the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), whose members are more than 180 states, including the Russian Federation. The goals of this organization are determined, as well as the main activities to date, including the main projects in the field of climate forecasting. WMO projects such as "GROKO", WMO Information Systems included in strategic plans implemented by the organization within a period of 4 years are being considered. The interaction of WMO with Member States, as well as with other international organizations, for example, the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), was considered. The author analyzes the activities of the WMO and examines the last World Meteorological Congress, held from May 22 to June 2. The key points that were put up for discussion are reviewed. Conclusions are drawn on the updated WMO policy, taking into account the statements made by the congress participants. The author also discusses the role of modern technologies in weather forecasting, as well as artificial intelligence (AI) in particular. Examples and possible legal problems of the use at the international level of various means of obtaining information about various climatic phenomena and natural disasters throughout the planet Earth are given.