The challenges that the WMO seeks to tackle include facilitating the development of the integrated space-based observing system component of the WMO Integrated Global Observing System (WIGOS), involving operational and research and development (R&D) environmental satellites, data sharing and access, promoting utilization of satellite data and products, building capacity for weather, climate, water and related application areas, especially in support of WMO Members that have limited resources , and keeping up with rapidly evolving technology. (Source: WMO)