Petteri Taalas
ChinascientistMale8.0Global Dominance: 0.01%Petteri Taalas is a Finnish meteorologist who served as the Secretary-General of the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) from 2016 to 2023. He is known for his work in climate research and his advocacy for global action on climate change, emphasizing the importance of addressing greenhouse gas emissions. Taalas has been a prominent voice in international discussions about climate policy and has highlighted the successes of the Montreal Protocol in phasing out ozone-depleting substances.
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World Meteorological Organization Secretary-General Petteri Taalas stated that the Global Development Initiative reflects the urgent need for a development vision.
汇聚共促全球发展的强大合力（和音） --观点--人民网China· 2026-07-31
Petteri Taalas, the former Secretary-General of the WMO, noted the remarkable recovery of the ozone layer and its implications for climate action.
Boas notícias: a este ritmo, o buraco da camada de ozono pode recuperar em 2040 | Alterações climáticas
Portugal· 2025-09-16
