WMO Has Selected 2027 Calendar Photo Winners
The World Meteorological Organization highlighted global climate impacts in its annual image contest.
Updated on Oct. 1, 2026 in Weather Disaster — General
The World Meteorological Organization has announced the winning entries for its 2027 calendar photo competition. Photographers captured striking images of weather and climate interactions from across the globe under the theme Your Weather Your World.
Why it matters
The contest aims to visually document the diverse ways weather patterns and climate changes affect human environments and natural landscapes internationally. These photographs serve as a creative method for the organization to raise awareness regarding hydrological and meteorological shifts.
The selected entries feature diverse geographic locations including Kenya, the United States, Madagascar, Antarctica, Myanmar, and Norway. These images document phenomena such as dust storms and the environmental impact of weather on iconic landscapes like baobab trees.
The players
World Meteorological Organization
The World Meteorological Organization is a specialized agency of the United Nations responsible for promoting international cooperation on atmospheric science and climate research.
The details
Participants were invited to submit images focusing on the complex interactions between water, weather, and the climate. The final selection highlights global impacts, ranging from dramatic meteorological events to the broader effects of changing weather patterns on regional ecosystems.
Timeline
Winning entries will appear in the organization's 2027 calendar.
Seasonal Patterns
This competition follows a pattern set by the World Meteorological Organization's annual climate outreach initiatives. By curating global photography, the agency bridges scientific reporting with public-facing art to visualize long-term trends in extreme weather frequency.
The public can view the winning images across various social media channels including Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, X, Bluesky, Threads, and YouTube. These platforms will host the collection throughout the coming year to provide visual insights into global climate impacts.
The takeaway
Engaging with visual climate data can help audiences better understand the physical changes occurring in diverse environments. These images provide a tangible connection to meteorological shifts that might otherwise seem abstract to the global public.
Further reading
Discover more about how global weather trends are tracked at Weather Disaster.
