 International Meteorological Organization

The International Meteorological Organization (IMO) was the predecessor to the World Meteorological Organization (WMO). Established in 1873, the IMO aimed to foster international cooperation in meteorology and to improve the exchange of weather and climate information among countries. It focused on standardizing meteorological observations and instruments to enhance the quality and reliability of weather data. In 1950, the IMO was transformed into the World Meteorological Organization, which became a specialized agency of the United Nations.