STATE Administration Council Member Deputy Prime Minister Union Minister for Transport and Communications General Mya Tun Oo attended the 64th World Meteorological Day event at Transport and Communications Ministry in Nay Pyi Taw yesterday, along with deputy ministers and high-ranking officials from relevant ministries.
The Union minister emphasized that
this year’s WMD theme, “At the frontline of climate action”, underscores the
critical importance of addressing climate change. Extreme weather events have
inflicted widespread damage globally, disproportionately affecting developing
nations and island countries.
He also mentioned that 2023 was the
hottest year in 174 years and that 2024 could be even hotter, quoting the
statistics of the World Meteorological Organization (WMO). This rise in
temperature has accelerated the melting of glaciers, contributing to the
expansion of ocean surfaces.
He urged for collaboration between
governments and citizens to mitigate the impacts of abnormal climate change and
its dire consequences. Additionally, he shared the Department of Meteorology
and Hydrology’s efforts in utilizing technical advancements and fostering
cooperation with partner countries to improve forecasting capabilities.
After his remarks, attendees viewed a
message video from WMO Secretary-General Professor Celeste Saulo and a clip
addressing climate change. Subsequently, the Union Minister presented awards to
the first, second, and third winners in the climate change essay competition.
In the afternoon, staff members of
the Ministry of Transport and Communications and the Ministry of Education
discussed 15 research papers on meteorology, hydrology and seismology.
MNA/NT
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