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The State Meteorological Agency (AEMET)

The Meteorological Agency happened in 2008 to the then Director General of the National Meteorological Institute, with over 150 years of history, with the entry into force of Law 28/2006, of 18 July 'state agencies to improve public services.

Currently assigned according to article 2.5 of Royal Decree 401/2012 of 17 February, which develops the basic organizational structure of the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Environment, through this ministerial department of the Secretariat State of the Environment.

The purpose of AEMET according to article 1.3 of Royal Decree 186/2008 of 8 February approving its Statute, is the development, implementation and provision of meteorological services to competition and State support the exercise of other public policies and private activities, contributing to the safety of persons and property and the well-being and sustainable development of Spanish society. "

As the National Weather Service and Authority of the State, the basic objective of AEMET is to contribute to the protection of life and property through the prediction and proper surveillance and adverse weather events to support activities social and economic in Spain through the provision of quality meteorological services. Responsible for planning, management, development and coordination of meteorological activities of any kind at the state level, as well as the representation of it in international forums and organizations related to meteorology.

In its day to day operation of their inspiration and institutional values:

• the vocation of public service institutions and citizens
• institutional loyalty
• strengthening scientific and technological excellence
• the qualifications and expertise of human capital which has the organization necessary to meet the new challenges it faces.

Its organizational structure serves a model of functional decentralization and territorial allow the existence of a meteorological service to serve the needs of citizens, with its Head Office located in Madrid and Regional Offices in each of the regions.

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